The deeper meshing of virtual and physical machines offers the potential to truly transform the manufacturing value chain, from suppliers through customers, and at every touchpoint along the way.
The Internet of Things: Past, Present and FutureSOLIDWORKS
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At the end of 2012, there were around 8.7 billion connected objects in the world. As the trend grows, Cisco expects that number to reach over 50 billion by 2020. While a fully connected world â with self-driving cars, grocery-buying fridges, and endlessly quantifiable personal gadgets â may seem like a dream for the now, the Internet of Things may bring it here sooner than you think.
Learn more at http://www.solidworks.com/sw/resources/internet-of-things.htm?scid=sm_ss_IOTInfographic
Industrial Internet of Things by Edy Liongosari of Accenturegogo6
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Download our special report, IoT Tech for the Manager: http://bit.ly/report1-slideshare
Introduction to the Industrial Internet of Things as presented at the IoT Inc Business' Fifth Meetup. See: http://www.iot-inc.com/meetup-driving-growth-industrial-internet-of-things/
In our fifth Meetup we have Edy Liongosari, Managing Director of Accenture Technology Labs presenting âDriving Unconventional Growth Through the Industrial Internet of Things.â Come meet other business leaders in the IoT ecosystem and discuss the business issues you face in the Internet of Things.
PRESENTATION ABSTRACT
The Industrial Internet of Things has been heralded primarily as a way to improve operational efficiency. But in todayâs environment, companies can also benefit greatly by seeing it as a tool for finding growth in unexpected opportunities. In the future, successful companies will use the Industrial Internet of Things to capture new growth through three approaches: boost revenues by increasing production and creating new hybrid business models, exploit intelligent technologies to fuel innovation, and transform their workforce.
Global IoT Managed Services â Competitive IntelligenceNetscribes
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The rising proliferation of connected devices has unleashed a new breed managed service providers (MSPs) that handle the end-to-end deployment of IoT solutions. Full-service IoT MSPs act as a one-stop-shop to meet the technology integration, connectivity, regulatory, and infrastructural needs of large-scale IoT implementations. Typical features of global IoT MSPs include pre-integrated IoT infrastructure, sales enablement plans, regulatory approvals, flexible pricing models, global core as a service, among others. The key factor differentiating global IoT managed service providers from other IoT platforms is their ability to provide a complete portfolio of networks and technologies for global coverage via a SPOC approach.
This report provides a detailed comparison of 11 global IoT MSPs and a look into other business models that exist in the IoT connectivity management market.
To purchase the full report, write to us at info@netscribes.com
Visit www.netscribes.com
OT - How IoT will Impact Future B2B and Global Supply Chains - SS14Mark Morley, MBA
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This presentation was originally given at an EDIFICE plenary in Brussels in May 2014. EDIFICE is a European based industry association driving B2B standards across the high tech industry. The presentation discussed digital disruption and how the Internet of Things is likely to impact future design of B2B platforms and global supply chains. - Updated March 2015
The Internet of Things: Past, Present and FutureSOLIDWORKS
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At the end of 2012, there were around 8.7 billion connected objects in the world. As the trend grows, Cisco expects that number to reach over 50 billion by 2020. While a fully connected world â with self-driving cars, grocery-buying fridges, and endlessly quantifiable personal gadgets â may seem like a dream for the now, the Internet of Things may bring it here sooner than you think.
Learn more at http://www.solidworks.com/sw/resources/internet-of-things.htm?scid=sm_ss_IOTInfographic
Industrial Internet of Things by Edy Liongosari of Accenturegogo6
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Download our special report, IoT Tech for the Manager: http://bit.ly/report1-slideshare
Introduction to the Industrial Internet of Things as presented at the IoT Inc Business' Fifth Meetup. See: http://www.iot-inc.com/meetup-driving-growth-industrial-internet-of-things/
In our fifth Meetup we have Edy Liongosari, Managing Director of Accenture Technology Labs presenting âDriving Unconventional Growth Through the Industrial Internet of Things.â Come meet other business leaders in the IoT ecosystem and discuss the business issues you face in the Internet of Things.
PRESENTATION ABSTRACT
The Industrial Internet of Things has been heralded primarily as a way to improve operational efficiency. But in todayâs environment, companies can also benefit greatly by seeing it as a tool for finding growth in unexpected opportunities. In the future, successful companies will use the Industrial Internet of Things to capture new growth through three approaches: boost revenues by increasing production and creating new hybrid business models, exploit intelligent technologies to fuel innovation, and transform their workforce.
Global IoT Managed Services â Competitive IntelligenceNetscribes
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The rising proliferation of connected devices has unleashed a new breed managed service providers (MSPs) that handle the end-to-end deployment of IoT solutions. Full-service IoT MSPs act as a one-stop-shop to meet the technology integration, connectivity, regulatory, and infrastructural needs of large-scale IoT implementations. Typical features of global IoT MSPs include pre-integrated IoT infrastructure, sales enablement plans, regulatory approvals, flexible pricing models, global core as a service, among others. The key factor differentiating global IoT managed service providers from other IoT platforms is their ability to provide a complete portfolio of networks and technologies for global coverage via a SPOC approach.
This report provides a detailed comparison of 11 global IoT MSPs and a look into other business models that exist in the IoT connectivity management market.
To purchase the full report, write to us at info@netscribes.com
Visit www.netscribes.com
OT - How IoT will Impact Future B2B and Global Supply Chains - SS14Mark Morley, MBA
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This presentation was originally given at an EDIFICE plenary in Brussels in May 2014. EDIFICE is a European based industry association driving B2B standards across the high tech industry. The presentation discussed digital disruption and how the Internet of Things is likely to impact future design of B2B platforms and global supply chains. - Updated March 2015
IoT is predicted to be the huge industry with billions connected devices and enormous volume of data generated. Even Big Data will not be big enough if it is not for IoT. Telecommunication industry is destined to play some role here and this role will certainly be opening the gates to the Internet for a massive number of sensors, objects and devices. However, it is expected that connection part of the IoT value chain would vary from 0 to mere 10 percent leaving the largest portion of created value to other industry players. CSPs are definitely in the show but are the last and the least in the guest list.
Not all opportunities gone, though, and some telecommunication majors transform the business and sophisticate the product lineups to capture more value going forward. There is still time for many CSPs to figure out how to take themselves from M2M mindset into the IoT paradigm through reimagining the business and building the ecosystem before the boat is missed altogether. Where trends are heading to, what products are first to be delivered and where in the value split CSPs can have more impact? I have shared my vision on this matter and would be grateful for receiving any of your thoughts too.
Thank you!
A brief introduction to Internet of Things (IoT) and SMAC (social, mobile, analytics and cloud), the concept that four technologies are currently driving innovation in business.
Artificial Intelligence in Telecom â Industry Adoption AnalysisNetscribes
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The telecom industry is at the forefront of Artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and adoption. AI offers tremendous opportunities for operators to overcome network management and optimization complexities, traditional hardware dependencies, and to reduce costs. By automating decisions around resource allocation, virtualization, traffic management, and network maintenance, AI can enable more intelligent network planning. In addition, AI will be instrumental in helping operators capitalize on 5G through better planning and network capacity utilization. Given the exploding demand for speedier and more efficient data connectivity, thereâs no question that success in the telecom industry will belong to companies that best utilize the power of AI.
This report evaluates the state of AI adoption in the telecom industry, while revealing the companies that are leading the charge. By buying this report, youâll obtain keen insights into the applications of AI in telecom, investment opportunities, market gaps, and emerging expectations from telecom companies and AI-based solution providers.
To purchase the full report, write to us at info@netscribes.com
Visit www.netscribes.com
⢠What is Internet of Things?
⢠Internet of Things! Why Now?
⢠Market Potential - Overview
⢠Industries That will be disrupted with IoT
⢠IoT Applications
⢠IoT System Components
⢠Global Eco System & Alliances
⢠Indian Company Eco-system
Revolutionize your business with the Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT) - ...CTOBuddy.com
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Download the whitepaper from http://www.attunity.com/IIoT
The Industrial Internet of Things is made up of billions of devices collecting and transmitting data to support some of the fastest-growing areas in global business. But to glean value from the IIoT, companies need to be able to access and analyze this Big Data, and there are several common technical hurdles that need to be addressed first.
Take a look at this presentation to understand how Attunity addresses these technical hurdles head-on, enabling companies to move data fast, easily and securely, and realize the full value of the IIoT.
Internet of Things & Hardware Industry Report 2016Bernard Moon
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Overview of industry trends and insights of Fortune 500 companies and startups' activities in the Internet of Things (IoT) and hardware space. We cover connected home, wearables, healthcare, robotics & drones, and industrial IoT.
This demo was featured at the Grace Hopper Conference in October 2016. Members of the Cisco IoT Engineering team designed, sourced, and built the demo from concept to finish.
Internet of Things (IoT): More than Smart âThingsâAhmed Banafa
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By 2020, experts forecast that up to 28 billion devices will be connected to the Internet with only one third of them being computers, smartphones and tablets. The remaining two thirds will be other âdevicesâ â sensors, terminals, household appliances, thermostats, televisions, automobiles, production machinery, urban infrastructure and many other âthingsâ, which traditionally have not been Internet enabled.
This âInternet of Thingsâ (IoT) represents a remarkable transformation of the way in which our world will soon interact. Much like the World Wide Web connected computers to networks, and the next evolution connected people to the Internet and other people, IoT looks poised to interconnect devices, people, environments, virtual objects and machines in ways that only science fiction writers could have imagined.
In a nutshell the Internet of Things (IoT) is the convergence of connecting people, things, data and processes is transforming our life, business and everything in between.
Energy Management Services for the Connected HomeEricsson
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With the advent of distributed generation, the Internet of Things (IoT) and the connected home, the energy management service market is ready to take off.
Discover here the keynote at the Gartner ITxpo of Helmut Reisinger, CEO at Orange Business Services.
How can you accelerate the convergence of OT and IT teams, systems and data to create new value with IoT- and AI-enabled business processes and products? This session will help you overcome data integration, analytics and connectivity challenges to combat new cybersecurity threats that come from linking your production systems and supply chains via the Internet.
Gartner defines edge computing as "a part of a distributed computing topology in which information processing is located close to the edge - where things and people produce or consume that information."
In other words, it brings and gathers information and data nearer to the device, so that latency issues could be solved.
SME Funding in Horizon 2020 - Are You Ready?Zaz Ventures
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Follow us: @h2020experts
Horizon 2020 Overview: upcoming EC calls, differences with FP7, EUREKA, Eurostars, COSME, new SME Instrument, Fast Track to Innovation
Funding: targeting the right calls, finding the instruments that match your TRL (technology readiness level)
Consortium: building a balanced consortium, find and qualify partners
Application: evaluation criteria, writing tips, common mistakes, ESR (evaluation summary report)
Next Steps: select and apply for proper support to develop your proposal
IoT is predicted to be the huge industry with billions connected devices and enormous volume of data generated. Even Big Data will not be big enough if it is not for IoT. Telecommunication industry is destined to play some role here and this role will certainly be opening the gates to the Internet for a massive number of sensors, objects and devices. However, it is expected that connection part of the IoT value chain would vary from 0 to mere 10 percent leaving the largest portion of created value to other industry players. CSPs are definitely in the show but are the last and the least in the guest list.
Not all opportunities gone, though, and some telecommunication majors transform the business and sophisticate the product lineups to capture more value going forward. There is still time for many CSPs to figure out how to take themselves from M2M mindset into the IoT paradigm through reimagining the business and building the ecosystem before the boat is missed altogether. Where trends are heading to, what products are first to be delivered and where in the value split CSPs can have more impact? I have shared my vision on this matter and would be grateful for receiving any of your thoughts too.
Thank you!
A brief introduction to Internet of Things (IoT) and SMAC (social, mobile, analytics and cloud), the concept that four technologies are currently driving innovation in business.
Artificial Intelligence in Telecom â Industry Adoption AnalysisNetscribes
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The telecom industry is at the forefront of Artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and adoption. AI offers tremendous opportunities for operators to overcome network management and optimization complexities, traditional hardware dependencies, and to reduce costs. By automating decisions around resource allocation, virtualization, traffic management, and network maintenance, AI can enable more intelligent network planning. In addition, AI will be instrumental in helping operators capitalize on 5G through better planning and network capacity utilization. Given the exploding demand for speedier and more efficient data connectivity, thereâs no question that success in the telecom industry will belong to companies that best utilize the power of AI.
This report evaluates the state of AI adoption in the telecom industry, while revealing the companies that are leading the charge. By buying this report, youâll obtain keen insights into the applications of AI in telecom, investment opportunities, market gaps, and emerging expectations from telecom companies and AI-based solution providers.
To purchase the full report, write to us at info@netscribes.com
Visit www.netscribes.com
⢠What is Internet of Things?
⢠Internet of Things! Why Now?
⢠Market Potential - Overview
⢠Industries That will be disrupted with IoT
⢠IoT Applications
⢠IoT System Components
⢠Global Eco System & Alliances
⢠Indian Company Eco-system
Revolutionize your business with the Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT) - ...CTOBuddy.com
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Download the whitepaper from http://www.attunity.com/IIoT
The Industrial Internet of Things is made up of billions of devices collecting and transmitting data to support some of the fastest-growing areas in global business. But to glean value from the IIoT, companies need to be able to access and analyze this Big Data, and there are several common technical hurdles that need to be addressed first.
Take a look at this presentation to understand how Attunity addresses these technical hurdles head-on, enabling companies to move data fast, easily and securely, and realize the full value of the IIoT.
Internet of Things & Hardware Industry Report 2016Bernard Moon
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Overview of industry trends and insights of Fortune 500 companies and startups' activities in the Internet of Things (IoT) and hardware space. We cover connected home, wearables, healthcare, robotics & drones, and industrial IoT.
This demo was featured at the Grace Hopper Conference in October 2016. Members of the Cisco IoT Engineering team designed, sourced, and built the demo from concept to finish.
Internet of Things (IoT): More than Smart âThingsâAhmed Banafa
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By 2020, experts forecast that up to 28 billion devices will be connected to the Internet with only one third of them being computers, smartphones and tablets. The remaining two thirds will be other âdevicesâ â sensors, terminals, household appliances, thermostats, televisions, automobiles, production machinery, urban infrastructure and many other âthingsâ, which traditionally have not been Internet enabled.
This âInternet of Thingsâ (IoT) represents a remarkable transformation of the way in which our world will soon interact. Much like the World Wide Web connected computers to networks, and the next evolution connected people to the Internet and other people, IoT looks poised to interconnect devices, people, environments, virtual objects and machines in ways that only science fiction writers could have imagined.
In a nutshell the Internet of Things (IoT) is the convergence of connecting people, things, data and processes is transforming our life, business and everything in between.
Energy Management Services for the Connected HomeEricsson
Â
With the advent of distributed generation, the Internet of Things (IoT) and the connected home, the energy management service market is ready to take off.
Discover here the keynote at the Gartner ITxpo of Helmut Reisinger, CEO at Orange Business Services.
How can you accelerate the convergence of OT and IT teams, systems and data to create new value with IoT- and AI-enabled business processes and products? This session will help you overcome data integration, analytics and connectivity challenges to combat new cybersecurity threats that come from linking your production systems and supply chains via the Internet.
Gartner defines edge computing as "a part of a distributed computing topology in which information processing is located close to the edge - where things and people produce or consume that information."
In other words, it brings and gathers information and data nearer to the device, so that latency issues could be solved.
SME Funding in Horizon 2020 - Are You Ready?Zaz Ventures
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Follow us: @h2020experts
Horizon 2020 Overview: upcoming EC calls, differences with FP7, EUREKA, Eurostars, COSME, new SME Instrument, Fast Track to Innovation
Funding: targeting the right calls, finding the instruments that match your TRL (technology readiness level)
Consortium: building a balanced consortium, find and qualify partners
Application: evaluation criteria, writing tips, common mistakes, ESR (evaluation summary report)
Next Steps: select and apply for proper support to develop your proposal
Future of manufacturing: a new era of opportunity and challenge for the UK - ...bis_foresight
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Foresight project looking at the long-term picture for the UK manufacturing sector between now and 2050.
Read the full report here: http://www.slideshare.net/bis_foresight/future-of-manufacturing-a-new-era-of-opportunity-and-challenge-for-the-uk-project-report
For more information, see: http://bit.ly/FoMn
A case illustrates how Manufacturing Execution Systems enable a manufacturer to keep track of the production progress and contribute to an optimized execution on the workfloor. A vision is posted on two possible future orientations of MES systems which lead to optimized and self-organizing execution on the shop floor.
Top 10 Manufacturing and Supply Chain 2015 TrendsSoftware AG
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Software AG has released the companyâs top ten predictions for the next year in the manufacturing and supply chain industry, calling 2015 the tipping point for supply chain sentience.
Next year, innovative manufacturers will leap ahead by deploying more and better sensors, add more comprehensive automation and increasingly choose local fabrication.
Sean Riley, Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain Solutions Director, Software AG noted: âIn 2015, we will see manufacturers and their partners accelerate the implementation of initiatives that will deliver on the promise of the Internet of Things. For some companies, this will be a challenge, but for many others it will be a year of great opportunity leading to significant competitive advantage.â
ITIF Senior Analyst Stephen Ezell presented on the future of advanced manufacturing at the AAAS annual conference. His presentation argued for the correct policies to support a robust advanced manufacturing climate in the United States.
Machine 2 Machine - Internet of Things - Real World InternetJack Brown
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This document begins by discussing how M2M is causing an entire âInternet of Thingsâ, or Internet of Intelligent Objects, to emerge. How IoT is extending its reach to the real world of RWI. It discusses and provides a neutral answer to the question of âWhat is M2Mâ. It defines and discusses M2M Drivers and the M2M Value Chain. It defines the M2M Communications Network and provides for a real world M2M Infrastructure HVAC example. It then defines and discusses M2M for the Enterprise â What Should be Looked for in an M2M Platform, the Multiple Players and various Connectivity Services that can be offered by the different and Emerging Partners. The document then starts discussing how LTE is driving growth in the M2M market and the Network Areas associated with M2M such as Subscriber Data Management, Multiple Access Domains, Scalability and Flexibility, Identity Management, Security, Messaging, Policy and Charging Rules. A summary is then provided in conclusion discussing topics such as: M2Mâs Extensive Industry Value Chain: Trends Associated With M2M Infrastructure Deployment Relative To MNOâs/MVNOâs/ MMOâs; IPV6 Support For M2M Network Addressing; M2M and MNOâs; MVNOâs; ASPâs; Activation Rates Optimized for IoT; Network Initiated Data Session Activation, etc.
Ventrevista.com, es una empresa en la que nos dedicamos a optimizar procesos de selecciĂłn a travĂŠs de tecnologĂa online. Nuestra herramienta es un sistema de video entrevistas automatizado a partir del cual puede entrevistar a los candidatos sin necesidad de estar presente cuando el entrevistado lleva a cabo su entrevista. Empresas como Adidas, TelefĂłnica, Cemex, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis y Deloitte entre otras, ya lo han adoptado y sus ahorros por proceso rondaron el 60% en tiempos y costos.
Neles Triple Eccentric Disc Valve, Metal Seated with Flow Balancing TrimMead O'Brien, Inc.
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The disc of the valve is machined to close tolerances to create an elliptical shape similar to an oblique slice taken from a solid metal cone. When the valve is closed, the elliptical disc at the major axis displaces the seat ring out- ward, causing it ring to contact the disc at the minor axis. When the valve is opened, the contact is released and the seat ring returns to its original circular shape.
smart manufacturing is a term that is transforming the huge industry scenario. the works are basically done by the robots and all the system have been automated. so, a huge transformation in there in the employment. the pillars that are required for smart manufacturing is also explained.
Connected Products for the Industrial WorldCognizant
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By leveraging product-centric connected ecosystems, manufacturers can create new and more effective business models, advance operational excellence, and design and develop better products and services that align with customer needs and preferences.
An Analysis of the Architecture of the Internet of Things.pdfCIOWomenMagazine
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As we all know internet of things is a system of interrelated and inter-connected objects. These objects are able to collect and transfer data via a wireless network without any human intervention.
NCET Biz Cafe | How IoT is Transforming Business and our Daily Lives | June 20Archersan
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When the stuff around your house â your fridge, your toys, your sporting goods â start reflecting âintelligence,â whatâs the next step?
Our expert says: Brands and businesses need to take notice.
As more ordinary objects are connected to the internet â also known as the Internet of Things â we are entering a new era. While we are just at the beginning stages of the connected economy, this transition is going to have significant impact on the way we work and the way we live our lives.
Join Daniel Price, CEO of Breadware, in discussing the global movement of the Internet of Things and the concept of the connected economy. Daniel is an experienced entrepreneur and is fascinated by innovation and the way it is enabled by and acts upon surrounding ecosystems. Daniel has been part of 4 startups and is a coauthor on eight patents.
While the conversation will be about cutting-edge technology, the conversation itself wonât be deeply technical. Rather, Daniel will walk through the topics that really matter. In this Biz CafĂŠ, called âHow the Internet of Things Is Transforming Business and Our Daily Lives,â he will address:
- What do brands and companies need to be thinking about in order to capture the wave of the connected economy and not be left behind?
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What do consumers and users of the technology need know about the privacy and security aspects of this new technology?
The Internet of Things: P&C Carriers & the Power of DigitalCognizant
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As P&C carriers struggle to achieve and maintain profitable growth, they must prepare for and stay in step with advancements in digital technologies. The Internet of Things (IoT) and its network of connected devices and objects makes it possible for carriers to transform how they communicate, collaborate, and operate, and strengthen their capabilities in a number of key areas.
The software development sector is constantly expanding, creating a plethora of opportunities for organizations, startups, and entrepreneurs. We provide valuable information that helps you in software development for your business.
The emerging global trends in IoT are discussed in this presentation. We also look at various other trends in IoT which is now a very common factor that is being used all over the globe
Get more information about software development. We are providing the best information which helps you to develop customized software for your business.
Reaping the Benefits of the Internet of ThingsCognizant
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Before they can realize the potential of the Internet of Things, organizations must deal with shortcomings in IT standards, skill sets, and data and infrastructure management capabilities.
Informed Manufacturing: The Next Industrial RevolutionCognizant
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" 'Intelligent machines' enable people, processes, products and infrastructure to seamlessly coordinate, creating cost-efficient finished goods on time, that meet, if not exceed customer expectations"
Adopting the #IOT in any industry including gyms, fitness facilities and health clubs requires strategy, a road map and a execution. The ROI and other benefits to the customer a huge.
Internet of Things: From Strategy to Action: Driving IoT to Industrial ScaleCognizant
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Full IoT value cannot be realized by connecting a few devices. Organizations need to get beyond instrumentation, and focus on the impact these technologies can have on their business strategies, which will require leadership, vision and partnership.
The Internet of Things: Are Organizations Ready For A Multi-Trillion Dollar P...Capgemini
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The Internet is expanding. And this is not just in terms of getting accessible to more people; it is expanding beyond humans. Machines are becoming connected. Machines are talking to humans, but increasingly, they are also talking to one another. And this interconnectedness of machines, or the Internet of Things (IoT), is a potential multi-trillion dollar market that organizations can now tap into.
However, do organizations realize the scale of the opportunity? Capgemini Consulting conducted an extensive survey of IoT products and services of over 100 leading companies across North America and Europe. We also spoke at length with several industry executives at companies developing IoT solutions to understand the challenges companies face. This article presents the results of the survey and highlights the key hurdles companies are facing.
Connecting Physical and Digital Worlds to Power the Industrial IoTCognizant
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The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) merges enterprise IT and manufacturing operations technologies by making optimal use of IoT sensor data, analytics, cloud, process automaiton software and more. The payoffs: increased efficiency, lower operating costs, reduced disruptions, improved productivity and higher margins.
Using Adaptive Scrum to Tame Process Reverse Engineering in Data Analytics Pr...Cognizant
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Organizations rely on analytics to make intelligent decisions and improve business performance, which sometimes requires reproducing business processes from a legacy application to a digital-native state to reduce the functional, technical and operational debts. Adaptive Scrum can reduce the complexity of the reproduction process iteratively as well as provide transparency in data analytics porojects.
It Takes an Ecosystem: How Technology Companies Deliver Exceptional ExperiencesCognizant
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Experience is evolving into a strategy that reaches across technology companies. We offer guidance on the rise of experience and its role in business modernization, with details on how orgnizations can build the ecosystem to support it.
The Work Ahead: Transportation and Logistics Delivering on the Digital-Physic...Cognizant
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The T&L industry appears poised to accelerate its long-overdue modernization drive, as the pandemic spurs an increased need for agility and resilience, according to our study.
Enhancing Desirability: Five Considerations for Winning Digital InitiativesCognizant
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To be a modern digital business in the post-COVID era, organizations must be fanatical about the experiences they deliver to an increasingly savvy and expectant user community. Getting there requires a mastery of human-design thinking, compelling user interface and interaction design, and a focus on functional and nonfunctional capabilities that drive business differentiation and results.
The Work Ahead in Manufacturing: Fulfilling the Agility MandateCognizant
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According to our research, manufacturers are well ahead of other industries in their IoT deployments but need to marshal the investment required to meet todayâs intensified demands for business resilience.
The Work Ahead in Higher Education: Repaving the Road for the Employees of To...Cognizant
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Higher-ed institutions expect pandemic-driven disruption to continue, especially as hyperconnectivity, analytics and AI drive personalized education models over the lifetime of the learner, according to our recent research.
Engineering the Next-Gen Digital Claims Organisation for Australian General I...Cognizant
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In recent years, insurers have invested in technology platforms and process improvements to improve
claims outcomes. Leaders will build on this foundation across the claims landscape, spanning experience,
operations, customer service and the overall supply chain with market-differentiating capabilities to
achieve sustainable results.
Profitability in the Direct-to-Consumer Marketplace: A Playbook for Media and...Cognizant
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Amid constant change, industry leaders need an upgraded IT infrastructure capable of adapting to audience expectations while proactively anticipating ever-evolving business requirements.
Green Rush: The Economic Imperative for SustainabilityCognizant
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Green business is good business, according to our recent research, whether for companies monetizing tech tools used for sustainability or for those that see the impact of these initiatives on business goals.
Policy Administration Modernization: Four Paths for InsurersCognizant
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The pivot to digital is fraught with numerous obstacles but with proper planning and execution, legacy carriers can update their core systems and keep pace with the competition, while proactively addressing customer needs.
The Work Ahead in Utilities: Powering a Sustainable Future with DigitalCognizant
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Utilities are starting to adopt digital technologies to eliminate slow processes, elevate customer experience and boost sustainability, according to our recent study.
AI in Media & Entertainment: Starting the Journey to ValueCognizant
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Up to now, the global media & entertainment industry (M&E) has been lagging most other sectors in its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). But our research shows that M&E companies are set to close the gap over the coming three years, as they ramp up their investments in AI and reap rising returns. The first steps? Getting a firm grip on data â the foundation of any successful AI strategy â and balancing technology spend with investments in AI skills.
Operations Workforce Management: A Data-Informed, Digital-First ApproachCognizant
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As #WorkFromAnywhere becomes the rule rather than the exception, organizations face an important question: How can they increase their digital quotient to engage and enable a remote operations workforce to work collaboratively to deliver onclient requirements and contractual commitments?
Five Priorities for Quality Engineering When Taking Banking to the CloudCognizant
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As banks move to cloud-based banking platforms for lower costs and greater agility, they must seamlessly integrate technologies and workflows while ensuring security, performance and an enhanced user experience. Here are five ways cloud-focused quality assurance helps banks maximize the benefits.
Getting Ahead With AI: How APAC Companies Replicate Success by Remaining FocusedCognizant
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Changing market dynamics are propelling Asia-Pacific businesses to take a highly disciplined and focused approach to ensuring that their AI initiatives rapidly scale and quickly generate heightened business impact.
The Work Ahead in Intelligent Automation: Coping with Complexity in a Post-Pa...Cognizant
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Intelligent automation continues to be a top driver of the future of work, according to our recent study. To reap the full advantages, businesses need to move from isolated to widespread deployment.
Slack (or Teams) Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Soluti...Jeffrey Haguewood
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Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on the notifications, alerts, and approval requests using Slack for Bonterra Impact Management. The solutions covered in this webinar can also be deployed for Microsoft Teams.
Interested in deploying notification automations for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey 2024 by 91mobiles.pdf91mobiles
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91mobiles recently conducted a Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey in which we asked over 3,000 respondents about the TV they own, aspects they look at on a new TV, and their TV buying preferences.
Connector Corner: Automate dynamic content and events by pushing a buttonDianaGray10
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Here is something new! In our next Connector Corner webinar, we will demonstrate how you can use a single workflow to:
Create a campaign using Mailchimp with merge tags/fields
Send an interactive Slack channel message (using buttons)
Have the message received by managers and peers along with a test email for review
But thereâs more:
In a second workflow supporting the same use case, youâll see:
Your campaign sent to target colleagues for approval
If the âApproveâ button is clicked, a Jira/Zendesk ticket is created for the marketing design team
Butâif the âRejectâ button is pushed, colleagues will be alerted via Slack message
Join us to learn more about this new, human-in-the-loop capability, brought to you by Integration Service connectors.
And...
Speakers:
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Designing for Manufacturing's 'Internet of Things'
1. Designing for Manufacturingâs
âInternet of Thingsâ
The deeper meshing of virtual and physical machines offers
the potential to truly transform the manufacturing value chain,
from suppliers through customers, and at every touchpoint
along the way.
2. Executive Summary
Connected devices made possible by the Internet of Things (IoT) are here
to stay â and the trend will only grow. As such, IoT presents unprecedented
opportunities across industry sectors and processes. Leaders are already
investing in IoT solutions â and are reaping benefits. Consider the case of
Lido Stone Works, which leveraged IoT to automate streamlined solutions,
boosting revenues by 70% and increasing productivity by 30%.1
Logistics companies and manufacturers in the automotive space and
beyond are implementing IoT concepts to create automated and seamless
transactions. Designing new business models that support IoT-enabled
capabilities requires companies to take a multi-pronged approach, starting
with a business model and use case to bring a multitude of technologies
together. To automate transactions with IoT, businesses need to deploy
sensors, communicate with multiple devices and implant advanced
analytics to distill actionable insights. Accomplishing all of this requires a
different approach, one that embraces design thinking.
This white paper presents some essentials of the design approach needed
to optimize IoT. Organizations need to align their IoT-based solutions to
drive value and create a superior experience for customers. Since these
applications need to be highly targeted, this paper also outlines industry-
and function-specific possibilities for IoT.
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4. 4 KEEP CHALLENGING June 2014
Applying Code Halo Thinking
The IoT represents a scenario in which every object or âthingâ is embedded with a
sensor and is capable of automatically communicating its state with other objects
and automated systems within the environment. Each object represents a node in
a virtual network, continuously transmitting a large volume of data about itself and
its surroundings â we call these digital footprints a âCode HaloTM
.â2
Products built
with this capability are often referred to as the new breed of connected products;
examples include the smart grid, connected cars and networked and connected
factories, all of which represent variations of the same underlying concept.
The IoT can include a person with a heart monitor implant that continuously
monitors the patientâs health and alerts care providers in case of an emergency.
Other examples include an automobile with built-in sensors that send an alert to the
ownerâs mobile phone when tire pressure is low, precision farming equipment that
can adjust the way each part of the field is farmed, or a home automation system
that adjusts cooling and lighting based on the level of activity sensed.3
In a recent report,4
according to Gartner, âthe installed base of things (excluding
PCs, tablets and smartphones) will grow to 26 billion units in 2020, a near 30-fold
increase from 0.9 billion units in 2009.â This eclipses even the growth of consumer
mobile and computing devices, as illustrated in Figure 1. Importantly, this means
that the Code Halos surrounding products will offer organizations unprecedented
access and insight into product usage.
The anticipated growth of âthingsâ over the next few years â coupled with the
expected cost reduction of adding basic IoT capability to consumer products
â means that the majority of devices will be interconnected. We see organiza-
tions using online customization tools and quote generation to configure and sell
products. One of our clients (a diversified manufacturing organization) allows
customers to configure car designs, and arrive at estimated quotes. This informa-
tion will be transmitted to localized production plants to optimize the supply chain,
drive cost-effective procurement and provide real-time visibility of delivery dates.
Figure 1. Growth of Things Will Be Rapid
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Connected PC, smartphone, tablet IoT
2009
2020
Billions of Things in Use
Source: Gartner (November 2013)
5. In this landscape, the physical world is highly intertwined with the information world,
compliments of the Internet Protocol address scheme, with every object across the
value chain sharing and receiving context-specific information for performing a
particular task.
Some of the above isnât necessarily new â many organizations have used sensors to
capture information for a better part of the last decade. What is different, however,
is the high level of device interoperability, the potential for information to traverse
multiple platforms, and the emergence of technology that permits companies to
manage large volumes of data and uncover deep, hidden patterns.
How IoT Enables Informed Manufacturing
An informed manufacturing organization contains four elements: informed
products, processes, people and infrastructure. These essential elements of manu-
facturing are converging like never before, creating a more automated, intelligent
and streamlined manufacturing process, as depicted in Figure 2.
⢠Products: Advanced sensors, controls and software applications work together
to obtain and share real-time information as finished goods make their way down
the production line. Informed products will enable machines to take autonomous
action.
⢠People: By connecting people across all business functions and geographies,
and providing them with relevant information in real-time, âinformed peopleâ will
provide intelligent design, operations and maintenance, as well as higher quality
service and safety.
⢠Processes: By emphasizing bidirectional information-sharing across the global
manufacturing value chain â from supplier to customer â informed processes
lead to a flexible and adaptable supply chain.
⢠Infrastructure: Using smart infrastructure components that interface with mo-
bile devices, products and people, informed infrastructure will better manage
complexities and enable more efficient manufacturing of goods.
DESIGNING FOR MANUFACTURINGâS âINTERNET OF THINGSâ 5
Informed
Products
Informed
Processes
Informed
People
Informed
Infrastructure
The Anatomy of an Informed Manufacturing Plant
Figure 2
6. 6 KEEP CHALLENGING June 2014
IoT: The Promise and Potential
The pervasiveness of connected devices is not localized to certain industry segments
or value chain processes; rather, this concept is finding applicability across multiple
segments of manufacturing and logistics, throughout the value chain.
Consider the possibilities across various industries:
⢠Transportation and logistics: Traditionally, logistics and distribution networks
are based on a combination of material and information flow between various
supply chain participants. The network contains various nodes, and all of the
nodes require manual intervention for decisions, actions and issue resolution.
Now, consider a scenario where products have sensors and embedded tags. As
they move across the supply chain, their Code Halos interact with various partner
and in-house systems in warehouses and distribution centers. The flow of mate-
rial becomes completely autonomous, and various decisions will be made using
information captured by readers throughout the supply chain.
⢠Energy and utilities: A network of smart grids, smart meters and smart devices
continuously communicate with each other to ensure load balancing and peak
leveling of energy consumption, down to the device level. To reduce demand dur-
ing high peak periods, smart networks communicate with devices when energy
demand is high and track how much electricity is used and when. These technolo-
gies also give utility companies the ability to reduce consumption by communi-
cating with devices directly in order to prevent system overloads and optimize
total cost of energy generation and consumption. Examples include reduction of
power consumption by electric vehicles during peak periods and facilitating the
vehicle-to-grid flow of charge.
⢠Automotive: Within the automotive space, the âconnected carâ concept is a
game changer.5
New car models continuously generate data when in operation;
this data can also be used to automatically communicate with other vehicles
(vehicle-to-vehicle, or V2V) and with infrastructure (vehicle-to-infrastructure, or
V2I) to improve overall driving experience and safety. A relevant example is the
Road Trains
Figure 3
Lead
vehicle
Following
vehicle
Independent
vehicle
7. DESIGNING FOR MANUFACTURINGâS âINTERNET OF THINGSâ 7
Project SARTRE (or âsafe road trains for the environmentâ), which is pioneering
the concept of safe platooning of vehicles. Figure 3 (previous page) illustrates
how a set of vehicles is linked via electronic signals, with only the lead driver
actively controlling his vehicle; the lead vehicle pulls along the rest like a train.
Participating companies advocate that accidents can be significantly reduced if
this concept becomes mainstream.6
All parts of the manufacturing value chain will greatly benefit from a deep pen-
etration of digital sensors that enable enhanced visibility and better control of
production processes, as well as increased automation of tasks. As Figure 4 depicts,
applications that encompass IoT principles across the manufacturing value chain â
from research and development, through sourcing, production, outbound logistics,
marketing and sales â offer huge potential benefits.
A range of possibilities across core functional and process areas also exists. These
possibilities are only limited by the ability of organizations to derive meaning from
the vast amount of granular time-stamped data generated by embedded sensors in
the products and equipment.
⢠Connected supply chain (see Figure 5, next page): By connecting the production
line to suppliers, all stakeholders can understand interdependencies, the flow of
materials and process cycle times. IoT systems can enable location tracking, re-
mote inventory level monitoring and automatic reporting of material consump-
tion as they move through the supply chain. Access to predictive analytics based
on real-time data helps manufacturers identify issues before they happen, lower
inventory costs and potentially reduce capital requirements.
An example of the connected supply chain is Dellâs supply chain orchestration,
spanning from customers to suppliers. On the customer side, Dell ensures that all
its employees are engaged with customers to help them find the best customized
choice that fits their need. These orders are then translated to its OptiPlex manu-
facturing facility, which is able to build more than 20,000 custom-built products.
IoT Applications and Benefits across the Manufacturing Value Chain
Figure 4
R&D
IoT Enablers
BeneďŹts
M2M
interfaceSmart devices
Big data
analyticsRFID, QR
Proactive maintenance
Safety and efficiency.
Self-controlled machines.
Value Chain
Complex automation: Rapid, real-time
sensing of unpredictable conditions and
instantaneous responses.
Connected supply chain: Stakeholders
can understand interdependencies, ďŹow of
materials and manufacturing cycle times.
Factory visibility: Production line
information provided to decision-makers.
Product design: Features embedded within
the physical object or kept in the cloud.
Intelligent
sensors
Enterprise
apps
Marketing & salesOutbound logisticsProductionSourcing
Tracking: Movement of products.
8. 8 KEEP CHALLENGING June 2014
Once customer orders arrive, they are consolidated at the part level via real-time
factory scheduling and inventory management. Dellâs IoT capability not only
enables the company to churn out a revised manufacturing schedule every two
hours, but it also enables communications (with time stamps) to suppliers to
ensure that required materials are delivered to specific buildings, dock doors
and manufacturing lines.7
⢠Plant floor control automation (see Figure 6, next page): The IoT data and
network provide interconnectivity between the shop floor and top floor, which
enables the automation of specific processes and reduces the human interven-
tion required to address issues or deviations. Additionally, sensors can continu-
ally measure operating parameters such as temperature, pressure, alignment or
thickness at a process level and send this data to a remote controller.
When deviations beyond pre-set control parameters are sensed, the controller
can automatically send instructions to actuators to make adjustments to the
process. IoT allows such feedback loops to run in near-real-time, eliminating
the need for active human intervention and associated time lags. IoT can also
advance shop floor visibility by providing continuous status at multiple check-
points. The benefits of increased visibility extend beyond the enterprise to
suppliers and third-party providers. Suppliers will have increased visibility into
material consumption on the plant floor and can replenish stock just-in-time,
avoiding both stock-out costs and material carrying costs.
In one such scenario, Apotex, a Canadian pharmaceutical manufacturer, upgraded
its manufacturing processes to automate manual processes and jettison non-
integrated systems. This included ensuring consistent batch production (i.e.,
automatic identification of materials, addition of ingredients at the right time
and communication with the assigned operator) by introducing automated
guided vehicles, RFID tracking, sorting and process flow tracking. The end result:
the company has real-time visibility into manufacturing operations. Linking this
revamp to IoT thinking has resulted in increased productivity and bottom-line
Connected Supply Chain
Figure 5
Material Flow
Information Flow
â˘Raw material levels
â˘Contracts
â˘Transit levels
â˘Raw material levels
â˘BOM check
â˘Process start
â˘Machine availability
â˘Processing status
â˘â˘Expected completion
â˘Order completion
â˘Stocking
â˘Stock levels
â˘Expiration time
â˘Transit stocks
â˘Failures
â˘Delays
â˘Shipping time â˘Demand feed
â˘Orders
â˘Returns
Transit
Stocks
Finished Good
Stocks
Shipped
Out
Supplier
Network
Raw Material
Inventory
Production Phases Customers
9. DESIGNING FOR MANUFACTURINGâS âINTERNET OF THINGSâ 9
benefits. Further, the facility was honored with the âFacility of the Yearâ award
by the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, which is given to
global leaders that demonstrate high levels of quality and creativity in facility
design, resulting in significant benefits in production, safety and quality while
lowering costs.8
⢠Remote monitoring and management of critical assets (see Figure 7, next
page): While remote asset monitoring has been around for decades, the ability to
issue corrective commands is rapidly maturing. Consequently, equipment suppli-
ers have a more direct role in the operations and maintenance of manufacturing
plants if they embrace new service offerings and business models. Models can
pivot around hours of operation rather than equipment sale, and the buyer gets
to use the equipment in an âas-a-serviceâ offering. This will create entirely new
and very closely linked business relationships between manufacturers and their
suppliers. A leading industry example is GEâs maintenance cost per (flight) hour
model for its aviation business.9
⢠Energy management and resource optimization: Energy is among the highest
contributors to cost overhead for manufacturing facilities. Several initiatives are
underway to reduce energy consumption, some of which include the use of al-
ternate energy sources. IoT systems and automation of environmental controls,
such as HVAC and electricity, can create additional cost savings for manufactur-
ers. Certain IoT-enabled HVAC systems also offer integrated weather data and
prediction analysis to help manufacturers understand expenses and plan energy
usage. Beyond manufacturing, smart HVAC concepts are being extended into
building and home management systems. Several leading players, such as John-
son Controls10
and Honeywell,11
offer end-to-end automation systems. Googleâs
high-profile multi-billion-dollar acquisition of NEST attests to the growing inter-
est in smart, energy-saving automation, powered by IoT.12
Shop Floor Visibility
Figure 6
Raw materials
receiving
Current bottleneck machine
Processing at slower rates
Corporate Dashboard
⢠Plant efficiency
⢠Order compliance
⢠Critical delivery
Machine breakdown
Suppliers
⢠Material requirement
⢠Stock variations
Transport
⢠Requirement of load
⢠On-time delivery
⢠Delivery backlog
Expected to be completed
today by 5:00 PM
Waiting for next batch
over 30 minutes
Packaging material
over by 7:00 PM
Order waiting for shipping â
will be delayed two days
Customer-critical order
pending for next machine
Batching and kitting
10. 10 KEEP CHALLENGING June 2014
⢠Proactive maintenance (see Figure 8, next page): Manufacturers have widely
accepted the concept of preventative and condition-based monitoring, but many
are still in the process of implementing these programs. If the manufacturer has
equipment that needs to operate within a certain temperature range, the com-
pany can use sensors to actively monitor when it goes out of range and prevent
malfunctions. Measuring vibrations to detect operations that are out of spec is
another example.
Overcoming Design Challenges
Clearly, the IoT presents a rich opportunity for all industry verticals, across
processes. Specifically in manufacturing, the IoT can improve and automate deci-
sion-making across the value chain. But there are numerous challenges that must
be addressed before the full potential of IoT can be realized.
Standardization
A key issue concerns the numerous networks that operate in silos. These networks
serve different purposes and, as such, are designed differently. IoT applications
are often created for specific purposes within a particular domain and offer limited
applications in other areas.
Moving forward, interfaces should be standardized and solutions made interoper-
able at various levels (e.g., communication and service levels) and across various
platforms to promote integration and scalability. Such efforts have already begun;
for example, initiatives such as International Standard for Metadata Registries (ISO/
IEC 11179) and its implementation (e.g., the Universal Data Element Framework, or
UDEF, from OpenGroup) are aimed at supporting semantic interoperability between
structured data.
Remote Asset Monitoring
Figure 7
Billing Advice
Machine Utilization Plan
⢠Total run hours: 60 hours
⢠Units produced: 30 units
⢠M1 and M10 need
maintenance
⢠M5 breakdown
⢠Product mix
⢠Machine run hours
⢠Labor availability
⢠Material inventory
⢠Machine uptime
⢠Sub-assembly inventory
⢠Production plan
⢠Machine utilization plan
Machine
Loading
⢠Machine not used: 30 hours
⢠Planned for night shift
⢠Need to reinstall at Plant 1
⢠Units generated: 500 units
⢠Machine damage: Unit 1
⢠Machine maintenance plan
⢠Fixed-cost amortization
⢠Miscellaneous
expenses
⢠Pricing model
⢠Rate card plan
⢠Utilization plan
Machine
Performance
Report
11. Security and Privacy
With hyperconnectivity, the data associated with IoT goes from big to colossal and
from high-velocity to supersonic, and it spans multiple categories (e.g., structured,
unstructured and semi-structured). Security and privacy in this environment
become even more critical. Devices must be secured on the network, and users
need to feel confident both about their personal data and the controls over the flow
and exchange of sensitive organizational data.
Infrastructure
The IoT requires complex interconnection between hardware, such as sensors and
actuators, and software that works at the assembly level. The impact, particularly
on data storage, seems obvious; with so much data being captured and transferred,
organizations need much more capacity to store the information. But another
dimension is the kinds of data that the IoT captures. The first data type â large file
data comprising images and videos â is traditionally accessed sequentially. The
second, which comprises billions of small files created by sensor data, must be
accessed randomly. Clearly, the data centers of tomorrow must contend with the
dual challenge of storage efficiency and effective retrieval of large data sets.
Analytics
Given all this data, organizations will need to master the art and science of
converting it into actionable insight. This will likely be the biggest challenge for
many manufacturers, given the growth of Internet of data. According to estimates
by Stanford University, the world generates around 1,200 exabytes per year.13
If we
stored this data in 32GB iPads and stacked them one on top of another, the pile
(comprising 40.3 billion iPads) would reach the moon! Further, data generation is
DESIGNING FOR MANUFACTURINGâS âINTERNET OF THINGSâ 11
Proactive Maintenance
Figure 8
Key results and actionable itemsData capturing, synthesis, process
baselining and alert levels
Failure prevention
and proactive rectiďŹcation
Asset lifetime
maintenance plan
Unplanned maintenance
over 50 hours
Low fuel level â
airlock check
Body vibration above 10mm
Low hydraulic oil pressure Hydraulic temperature at 80*C Spare parts
planning
Operation-maintenance
synchronization
12. 12 KEEP CHALLENGING June 2014
expected to grow at 40% per year, which will result in 35 zettabytes by 202014
â
equivalent to 1,000 Empire State buildings filled with 64GB USB drives.
No wonder that organizations are investing in getting things on the Internet, as
they see the potential for generating business-critical insight from this data. Many
organizations have started to do this already. For example, the oil giant BP gave
its thousands of employees Fitbit devices to track their activity levels. Based on
the data that was captured, the company was able to keep its healthcare costs 6%
below the UK national average.15
Moving Forward with IoT
While the challenges can be overwhelming, the following  steps can help organiza-
tions jumpstart their IoT journeys and build competitive differentiation.
⢠Design Step O: Analyze sensory architecture.
>> Assess the embedded sensors already in your products.
>> Benchmark the product configuration with competitive offerings.
>> Assess component/subassembly supplier parts range for embedded sensors.
>> Humans-in-loop evaluation for your products and services.
⢠Design Step 1: Create an IoT vision tailored to the organization.
>> Evaluate ROI based on revenue models, efficiency savings and product dif-
ferentiation.
>> Design a blueprint for your organizationâs connected ecosystem, including
suppliers, dealers, connected workforce and partners.
>> Process: Outline a customer experience design for achieving the IoT vision.
⢠Design Step 2: Initiate engagement and employee communication.
>> Engage and integrate employees, customers, process owners, operators and
partners into the IoT program.
>> Communicate with all stakeholders to solicit feedback on touchpoints and po-
tential benefits to make it a win-win for all stakeholders involved.
⢠Design Step 3: Focus on application development and infrastructure.
>> Evaluate potential proliferation of personal connected devices within differ-
ent stakeholder communities.
>> Create a BYOD implementation plan (if one does not already exist), since this
helps to prioritize employee-based applications.
>> Decide on a common approach to development and deployment across mul-
tiple devices, including but not limited to data processing and visualization,
device support protocols and integration with third-party data (Web services,
APIs, etc.).
⢠Design Step 4: Rapid deployment, monitoring and modification planning.
>> Agile and flexible deployment with small, step-by-step implementations. The
key is to get started with IoT and achieve incremental benefits
⢠Design Step 5: Developing product features and embedded sensors
>> You are now ready to exploit the potential with additional sensors and start
building alliances and partnerships. These can help with further monetization
and differentiation.
13. DESIGNING FOR MANUFACTURINGâS âINTERNET OF THINGSâ 13
Footnotes
1
âLido Crafts Stone with IoT,â Microsoft Corp., http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/inter-
net-of-things-customer-stories.aspx?id=5.
2
For more on Code Halos, read the book Code Halos: How the Digital Lives of People, Things, and Organi-
zations are Changing the Rules of Business, by Malcolm Frank, Paul Roehrig and Ben Pring, published by
John Wiley & Sons.
3
âInternet of Things,â WhatIs.com, http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/Internet-of-Things.
4
âForecast: The Internet of Things, Worldwide, 2013,â Gartner, Inc., Nov. 18, 2013,
https://www.gartner.com/doc/2625419/forecast-internet-things-worldwide-.
5
For more on the connected car, read http://www.cognizant.com/InsightsWhitepapers/Exploring-the-Con-
nected-Car.pdf.
6
âThe SARTRE Project,â SARTRE, http://www.sartre-project.eu.
7
âDell: Building a World-Class Supply Chain Solution,â Intel Corp.,
http://cache-www.intel.com/cd/00/00/10/17/101709_i2dell.pdf.
8
Dave Patterson, âPlant Expansion for Apotex Includes Factory Automation and Plant Floor to Top Floor
Integration,â Grantek, Aug. 17, 2012, http://www.grantek.com/manufacturing-automation-plant-expansion-
apotex/.
9
âGE Engine Services Introduces CF34 Maintenance Cost Per Hour Program,â GE Aviation, Sept. 28, 2000,
http://www.geaviation.com/press/services/services_20000928.html.
10
âBuilding Efficiency,â Johnson Controls, http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/content/us/en/products/
building_efficiency.html.
11
âYour Connected Home,â Honeywell, http://homesecurity.honeywell.com/home_automation.html.
12
Nest Web site, https://nest.com/thermostat/saving-energy/.
13
Jeffrey Heer, Michael Bostock and Vadim Ogievetsky âA Tour through the Visualization Zoo,â Stanford
University, http://hci.stanford.edu/jheer/files/zoo/.
14
âBig Data: The Next Frontier for Innovation, Competition, and Productivity,â McKinsey Global Institute,
May 2011, http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/business_technology/big_data_the_next_frontier_for_
innovation.
15
Parmy Olson, âThe Quantified Other: Nest and Fitbit Chase a Lucrative Side Business,â Forbes, May 5,
2014, http://www.forbes.com/sites/parmyolson/2014/04/17/the-quantified-other-nest-and-fitbit-chase-a-
lucrative-side-business/.
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About the Authors
Prasad Satyavolu is Global Head of Innovation within Cognizantâs Manufacturing
and Logistics Business Unit. He has worked extensively across the automotive,
aerospace, consumer products, industrial, process, logistics and retail sectors,
enhancing core processes in product development, integrated supply chain and
customer experience management. His 24-plus years of experience span the
industry value chain and extend across continents. Prasad has authored and guided
research on product development, global sourcing, lean enablement strategies and
advanced analytical techniques to transform business performance. Prasad has a
bachelorâs degree in engineering from DEI Dayalbagh, India, and has completed the
Management Education Program at IIM Ahmedabad, India. He can be reached at
Prasad.Satyavolu@cognizant.com | LinkedIn: http://in.linkedin.com/in/ssprasad-
satyavolu | Twitter:@prasadsatyavolu.
Badrinath Setlur leads Cognizant Business Consultingâs Manufacturing and Logistics
Practice. He has more than 20 years of global experience as a management
consultant, manufacturing industry specialist and business consultant in IT
services. Prior to Cognizant, Badri worked at IBM, serving leading companies in the
automotive, aerospace and defense industries. He worked for 10-plus years, initially
studying and then working in executive positions for a U.S-based automotive
component manufacturer and as a business consultant working with various
global automotive OEMs. Badri has an engineering degree in mechanical engi-
neering, a masterâs in industrial engineering, an M.B.A. from Michigan State, and
Executive Leadership Certification from Cornell University. He can be reached at
Badrinath.Setlur@cognizant.com | Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/badrisetlur.
Prasanth Thomas is a Director within Cognizantâs Manufacturing and Logistics
Consulting Practice. He has worked with global clients on portfolio transformation,
process harmonization, process design, organization change management and
supply chain efficiencies. Prasanth has an M.B.A. from IIM Bangalore. He can be
reached at Prasanth.Thomas@cognizant.com | Linkedin: http://in.linkedin.com/in/
thomasprasanth.
Ganesh Iyer is a Manager within Cognizantâs Manufacturing and Logistics Consulting
Practice. His primary areas of expertise include supply chain management and
manufacturing. He has extensive experience advising companies with supply chain
planning and execution issues across manufacturing industries. Ganesh has an
M.B.A. from NITIE, Mumbai. He can be reached at Ganesh.Iyer@cognizant.com |
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ganeshiyer4 | Google+: iyerganesh@gmail.
com.
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