Living On The Edge With The Industrial Internet Of Things (IIoT)
Many companies are already reaping the benefits of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, but other businesses are still taking a wait-and-see approach to IoT. While much of the hype around IoT has been...
View ArticleForget Consumer IoT—Industrial IoT Will Be The Revolution
Recent big news in the IoT-sphere isn’t about intelligent toasters or sentient vacuum cleaners. It’s about the Industrial Internet of Things, which is about to blow us out of the water. Tom Siebel,...
View ArticleHow Can You Sell Air? As a Service, Of Course
How do you sell something that’s intangible? As a service, of course. Digital technology is enabling companies to completely reimagine the way they provide products or outcomes to their customers, and...
View ArticleWhat Is A Wired Bike?
Some people think of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) as the comprehensive use of multiple sensors on complex machinery, heavy equipment, or remote turbines to stream vast data in real-time via...
View ArticleIndustrial-Strength IoT Unlocks The Power Of Dark Data
Consumer products like the FitBit, smart clothing, and smarter homes may get more market exposure, but the most compelling Internet of Things (IoT) story is unfolding behind the scenes at the...
View ArticleFinding Value In IoT Data
One day soon, we will wake up and wonder how we ever survived in a world of “dumb” disconnected things. Our homes, including our pantries, closets, and shoe racks, and our offices, factories, and...
View ArticleSupply Chain Advances On Critical Path To Transformation
Product-based companies in the midst of transforming their business processes – or even their core business models – can’t do it on their own. In today’s digitally driven, always-connected, and...
View ArticleIgnore The IoT Hype And Stay Focused On Key Principles
If you can ignore the PR white noise plaguing the Internet of Things (IoT) phenomenon and instead focus in on what the technology is and how to use it, you’ll have an easier time appreciating the...
View Article2017 Predictions, Pt. 2: Psychohistory, Drones-As-A-Service, More Mobile...
Will this be the year that Big Data and machine learning combine to enable us to actually make sense of our neighbor’s behavior? Will a bigger mobile phone help or hurt your bank account? Instead of...
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IoT, Renewables, And Storage: A Perfect Storm For Utilities [VIDEO]
It is a time of great turbulence in the electric utilities space. In most regions globally, wind and solar are now our cheapest sources of electricity generation, even without subsidies. As a...
View ArticleDrones: Poised For Takeoff In The Digital Economy
Drones have captured the popular imagination, making a splash on social media, in the popular press, and even on hit television shows. But drones can do a lot more than entertain. They are actually a...
View ArticleIoT Meets CNC Machinery: IIoT Safety, Cybersecurity, And Industry Implications
From CNC machine operation to occupational safety and cybersecurity concerns, the Internet of Things is shaking up industrial fields. Otherwise known as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), the...
View ArticleLinking People, Processes, And Things In IoT Projects
Connected devices are definitely the things of the future, but when it comes to adoption and use, some industries are much further ahead than others. According to IDC, companies in manufacturing and...
View ArticleFor IoT Success, People Just As Important As Technology
The Internet of Things (IoT) has spurred the attention of many industries, not least consumer products (CP). And with good reason. McKinsey anticipates an uptick of about three billion new consumer...
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How Manufacturers Can Kick-Start The Internet Of Things In 2018
Part 1 of the “Manufacturing Value from IoT” series IoT is one of the most dynamic and exciting markets I am involved with at SAP. The possibilities are endless, and that is perhaps where the...
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Leverage The Internet Of Things
Part 2 of the “Manufacturing Value from IoT” series In my last blog, I talked about the main challenge manufacturers face today, and how they can identify and implement IoT opportunities and...
View ArticleBuilding An IoT Foundation For The Future
Part 3 of the “Manufacturing Value from IoT” series In my last blog, I talked about characteristics of manufacturing IoT innovators that help them outperform others in the industry. Here, I will talk...
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Align Technology And Talent To Leverage The Internet Of Things
Part 4 of the “Manufacturing Value from IoT” series In my last blog, I talked about the necessary investments manufacturers must make to gain a full IoT transformation. Here, I will talk about the...
View ArticleUsing The Internet Of Things To Extend Beyond Factory Walls
Part 5 of the “Manufacturing Value from IoT” series In my last blog, I talked about how a strong collaboration between information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) departments increases...
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IoT = Delighted Customers
Part 6 of the “Manufacturing Value from IoT” series In my last blog, I talked about how granting suppliers access to your manufacturing IoT-enabled data opens up your relationships and potential. Here,...
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