The 24-hour Siemens hackathon in Princeton, NJ brought together employees from different business units to collaborate and develop innovative concepts. Teams created projects in areas like remote infrastructure inspections, interactive data visualization, and cybersecurity monitoring. The winning project, SINET, proposed using cloud-based analytics with mobile devices to improve remote equipment inspections. Two runners up were OVERCASTIC for interactive management visualization and H@ck4B33r for a cybersecurity monitoring app. An invitation was extended to participate in the 2016 hackathon to further foster cross-unit collaboration and develop new innovations for Siemens.
Cloud computing has clearly become a driving force in the information technology world. Over 90% of global enterprises report using cloud as part of their business. With over $33 billion in projected 2015 spend, cloud is now the largest category in IT infrastructure budgets.
But every industry has its unique technology dynamics. Therefore, to understand the future of cloud computing you need to understand its dynamics in key industries.
In this report, we will first present some brief observations on the role of cloud across these verticals. The focus will be on the pace of cloud adoption and its subsequent impact on key sectors within each industry.
In addition, our research showed that manufacturing plays a special role in global development—and so the report will take a deeper dive into that unique sector. In doing so, the report will highlight digital trends that have a broader impact as cloud moves from the digital to the “cyber-physical”.
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Industry 4.0 is the name of the next industrial revolution which is fueled by the advancement of digital technologies. It
is dramatically changing how companies engage in business activities. As a result, the disruptive nature of Industry 4.0
demands a reassessment of the requirements for IT. On the one hand, there is the possibility that the responsibilities of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) could be taken over by other executives such as the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) or the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). On the other hand, this
recent development creates entirely new perspectives for positioning themselves and their IT departments
within the business.
The impact of digital technologies is reaching a magnitude at which IT is considered a substantial
business driver, potentially placing CIOs in the driver’s seat.
Industry 4.0: from Factory to Smactory
It is August the 18th of 2014 when a German government official press ‘post’ on an update called: "Zukunftsprojekt Industrie 4.0”, not knowing that this Industry number will complete transform the way we traditionally did business. Where business transformation in prior times mostly affected individual entities of businesses, this transformation affects the whole business eco-system. The announcement, posted on the “Bundesministerium fur Bildung und Forschung ” or, in English, the:”Federal ministry of education and Research” quoted the following key message:
“The future project Industry 4.0 aims to enable the German industry in a position to be ready for the future of production. Industrial production will be characterized by strong personalization of products under the conditions of high flexibilised (high-volume) production, the extensive integration of customers and business partners in business and value creation processes and the coupling of production and quality services.”
Industry 4.0, where disruption meets the manufacturing industry
According the Cambridge Online Dictionary is revolution something that is: ‘a very important change in the way that people do things’ or ‘one complete circular movement of something’. That Industry 4.0 is a industrial revolution is an understatement. Industry 4.0 is a big disruption in the economy & the way we (will) do business in the future. Before deep dive directly into Industry 4.0 let us have a closer look to the road towards it...
Cloud computing has clearly become a driving force in the information technology world. Over 90% of global enterprises report using cloud as part of their business. With over $33 billion in projected 2015 spend, cloud is now the largest category in IT infrastructure budgets.
But every industry has its unique technology dynamics. Therefore, to understand the future of cloud computing you need to understand its dynamics in key industries.
In this report, we will first present some brief observations on the role of cloud across these verticals. The focus will be on the pace of cloud adoption and its subsequent impact on key sectors within each industry.
In addition, our research showed that manufacturing plays a special role in global development—and so the report will take a deeper dive into that unique sector. In doing so, the report will highlight digital trends that have a broader impact as cloud moves from the digital to the “cyber-physical”.
Printing the Future: From Prototype to ProductionCognizant
Additive manufacturing (AM) such as 3-D printing heralds a new industrial revolution. We offer a framework for analyzing capabilities and implementing AM technologies to help you smoothly move from prototyping to volume production.
Industry 4.0 is the name of the next industrial revolution which is fueled by the advancement of digital technologies. It
is dramatically changing how companies engage in business activities. As a result, the disruptive nature of Industry 4.0
demands a reassessment of the requirements for IT. On the one hand, there is the possibility that the responsibilities of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) could be taken over by other executives such as the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) or the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). On the other hand, this
recent development creates entirely new perspectives for positioning themselves and their IT departments
within the business.
The impact of digital technologies is reaching a magnitude at which IT is considered a substantial
business driver, potentially placing CIOs in the driver’s seat.
Industry 4.0: from Factory to Smactory
It is August the 18th of 2014 when a German government official press ‘post’ on an update called: "Zukunftsprojekt Industrie 4.0”, not knowing that this Industry number will complete transform the way we traditionally did business. Where business transformation in prior times mostly affected individual entities of businesses, this transformation affects the whole business eco-system. The announcement, posted on the “Bundesministerium fur Bildung und Forschung ” or, in English, the:”Federal ministry of education and Research” quoted the following key message:
“The future project Industry 4.0 aims to enable the German industry in a position to be ready for the future of production. Industrial production will be characterized by strong personalization of products under the conditions of high flexibilised (high-volume) production, the extensive integration of customers and business partners in business and value creation processes and the coupling of production and quality services.”
Industry 4.0, where disruption meets the manufacturing industry
According the Cambridge Online Dictionary is revolution something that is: ‘a very important change in the way that people do things’ or ‘one complete circular movement of something’. That Industry 4.0 is a industrial revolution is an understatement. Industry 4.0 is a big disruption in the economy & the way we (will) do business in the future. Before deep dive directly into Industry 4.0 let us have a closer look to the road towards it...
Securing the Internet of Things Opportunity: Putting Cybersecurity at the Hea...Capgemini
The potential trillion dollar Internet of Things (IoT) business opportunity rests precariously on one critical factor – security. 71% of executives in our survey agreed that security concerns will influence customers’ purchase decision for IoT products. However, despite increasing cyber attacks and ample warning from security experts, most organizations do not provide adequate security and privacy safeguards for their IoT products. In fact, only 33% of IoT executives in our survey believe that the IoT products in their industry are highly resilient to cyber security attacks. Further, despite rising consumer concerns regarding data privacy, 47% of organizations do not provide any privacy related information regarding their IoT products.
So, why are organizations lagging behind in securing their IoT products and systems? Key reasons for this include an expanded attack surface, inefficiencies in the IoT product development process, and the lack of specialized security skill-sets. For instance, our survey showed that only 48% of companies focus on securing their IoT products from the beginning of the product development phase. Building a secure IoT system begins with the recognition that security needs to be as much of a priority as the features and functionality of an IoT product. The report highlights the key measures that organizations must take in order to put security at the core of their IoT value proposition.
Cognizant is the only company to earn a place in the list of Forbes fastest growing technology companies every year since the list’s inception. Its intriguing growth leaves us inquisitive – is there a framework to excel? Has Cognizant found the same? It is known that the book Built to Last by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras influenced Francisco D’Souza (CEO of Cognizant) the most. He is committed to establish a “cult like” culture focused on core values. But, beyond this, does their dual mandate of run better and run different have any role in their monumental growth? Cognizant is not only preaching about helping their clients to transform in order to run better and run different but also walking the talk by practicing the dual mandate within organization from its early days. This paper digs into Cognizant’s history and current trends to understand what they have done to run better and run different.
The construction industry, which has long been heavily reliant on manual labour, is undergoing digital transformation at an accelerated rate. Here is how the industry is being transformed by technology.
#MaintainMomentum #Construction Industry #Management #Business #ManagementConsulting #ChangeManagement #MaintainMomentum
Key Contents -
Trends in the Manufacturing Sector
Key Statistics and Challenges
Digital Transformation Strategy Development Steps
Use-Cases in Manufacturing
Market Map Landscape - By Leaders, Star-ups, Segments & Sub Segments (Managing Technology Risks)
Drivers of M&A in Industry 4.0
Benchmarking the start-ups and investments/acquisition options for Market Leaders
Monetizing the Internet of Things: Extracting Value from the Connectivity Opp...Capgemini
Cisco has estimated that the Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to generate about $19 trillion of value over the coming years. The staggering potential size-of-the-prize has certainly caught the attention of the world’s business community. In a recent survey of senior business leaders around the globe, 96% said their companies would be using IoT in some way within the next 3 years. However, there is a catch – most organizations are yet to derive significant commercial value from IoT. Our research shows that 70% of organizations do not generate service revenues from their IoT solutions. We have looked at why organizations are falling short in monetizing the IoT, and have tried to capture some initial observations on monetization models in what is still a very fast-developing marketplace.
The next wave of #DigitalTransformation is here! Now’s the time to capitalize on these manufacturing trends and adopt tools that automate and improve your current processes.
If you are looking to digitize your manufacturing business, feel free to reach out to us! As a digital & data innovation partner, Rapidops, Inc. helps manufacturers unlock the opportunities to solve current problems and improve their supply chains.
Impact of the Internet of Things on ManufacturersPTC
We live in a smart, connected world. As products have evolved, their capabilities have multiplied, creating new forms of value and even doing things well beyond their primary function. The impact is a fundamental transformation of how manufacturers create and exchange value with customers. Those who don’t participate place their current competitive advantage at risk.
Study Future PLM - Product Lifecycle Management in the digital age.Joerg W. Fischer
Product Lifecycle Management in the digital age.
The catalyst for IoT, Industry 4.0 and Digital Twins
“It is not primarily a matter of developing a digitalization strategy for your company. Rather, it is about aligning corporate strategy and processes so that your company can survive and succeed in an increasingly digitized world.”
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg W. Fischer
Top 5 digital transformation trends in manufacturing https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielnewman/2017/08/08/top-5-digital-transformation-trends-in-manufacturing/
Policy Administration Modernization: Four Paths for InsurersCognizant
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.
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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.
Securing the Internet of Things Opportunity: Putting Cybersecurity at the Hea...Capgemini
The potential trillion dollar Internet of Things (IoT) business opportunity rests precariously on one critical factor – security. 71% of executives in our survey agreed that security concerns will influence customers’ purchase decision for IoT products. However, despite increasing cyber attacks and ample warning from security experts, most organizations do not provide adequate security and privacy safeguards for their IoT products. In fact, only 33% of IoT executives in our survey believe that the IoT products in their industry are highly resilient to cyber security attacks. Further, despite rising consumer concerns regarding data privacy, 47% of organizations do not provide any privacy related information regarding their IoT products.
So, why are organizations lagging behind in securing their IoT products and systems? Key reasons for this include an expanded attack surface, inefficiencies in the IoT product development process, and the lack of specialized security skill-sets. For instance, our survey showed that only 48% of companies focus on securing their IoT products from the beginning of the product development phase. Building a secure IoT system begins with the recognition that security needs to be as much of a priority as the features and functionality of an IoT product. The report highlights the key measures that organizations must take in order to put security at the core of their IoT value proposition.
Cognizant is the only company to earn a place in the list of Forbes fastest growing technology companies every year since the list’s inception. Its intriguing growth leaves us inquisitive – is there a framework to excel? Has Cognizant found the same? It is known that the book Built to Last by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras influenced Francisco D’Souza (CEO of Cognizant) the most. He is committed to establish a “cult like” culture focused on core values. But, beyond this, does their dual mandate of run better and run different have any role in their monumental growth? Cognizant is not only preaching about helping their clients to transform in order to run better and run different but also walking the talk by practicing the dual mandate within organization from its early days. This paper digs into Cognizant’s history and current trends to understand what they have done to run better and run different.
The construction industry, which has long been heavily reliant on manual labour, is undergoing digital transformation at an accelerated rate. Here is how the industry is being transformed by technology.
#MaintainMomentum #Construction Industry #Management #Business #ManagementConsulting #ChangeManagement #MaintainMomentum
Key Contents -
Trends in the Manufacturing Sector
Key Statistics and Challenges
Digital Transformation Strategy Development Steps
Use-Cases in Manufacturing
Market Map Landscape - By Leaders, Star-ups, Segments & Sub Segments (Managing Technology Risks)
Drivers of M&A in Industry 4.0
Benchmarking the start-ups and investments/acquisition options for Market Leaders
Monetizing the Internet of Things: Extracting Value from the Connectivity Opp...Capgemini
Cisco has estimated that the Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to generate about $19 trillion of value over the coming years. The staggering potential size-of-the-prize has certainly caught the attention of the world’s business community. In a recent survey of senior business leaders around the globe, 96% said their companies would be using IoT in some way within the next 3 years. However, there is a catch – most organizations are yet to derive significant commercial value from IoT. Our research shows that 70% of organizations do not generate service revenues from their IoT solutions. We have looked at why organizations are falling short in monetizing the IoT, and have tried to capture some initial observations on monetization models in what is still a very fast-developing marketplace.
The next wave of #DigitalTransformation is here! Now’s the time to capitalize on these manufacturing trends and adopt tools that automate and improve your current processes.
If you are looking to digitize your manufacturing business, feel free to reach out to us! As a digital & data innovation partner, Rapidops, Inc. helps manufacturers unlock the opportunities to solve current problems and improve their supply chains.
Impact of the Internet of Things on ManufacturersPTC
We live in a smart, connected world. As products have evolved, their capabilities have multiplied, creating new forms of value and even doing things well beyond their primary function. The impact is a fundamental transformation of how manufacturers create and exchange value with customers. Those who don’t participate place their current competitive advantage at risk.
Study Future PLM - Product Lifecycle Management in the digital age.Joerg W. Fischer
Product Lifecycle Management in the digital age.
The catalyst for IoT, Industry 4.0 and Digital Twins
“It is not primarily a matter of developing a digitalization strategy for your company. Rather, it is about aligning corporate strategy and processes so that your company can survive and succeed in an increasingly digitized world.”
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg W. Fischer
Top 5 digital transformation trends in manufacturing https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielnewman/2017/08/08/top-5-digital-transformation-trends-in-manufacturing/
Policy Administration Modernization: Four Paths for InsurersCognizant
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.
Internet of Things: From Strategy to Action: Driving IoT to Industrial ScaleCognizant
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.
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This issue of Open Source Insight looks at how data leaks on Amazon servers may have exposed the personal information of 198 million American voters and 14 million Verizon customers. Is the federal cybersecurity infrastructure keeping up with threats?
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This report was all about the fourth stage of the Industrial Revolution made possible by the far-reaching integration of Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT). The IT/OT convergence and the end-to-end ecosystems that are under development – from design and production to client interaction and advanced Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) – enable a future in which appliances, devices, things and machines for professionals and private people will communicate with central systems, with one another, and with users for the purpose of providing the best possible facilities to makers, service providers, legislators and customers.
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2015 will provide further insight into how industry can further develop organisational priorities, effective methodologies, benchmark return on investment for cybersecurity procurement, supplier relationships and how to effectively deploy defense in-depth strategies.
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Over 220 international attendees came together in June in Berlin to discuss and define the future role of security in the interconnected and smart world of the Internet of Things for businesses. We had the honour to hear from European Government representatives (Federal Ministry of the Interior, Federal Office for Information Security), from the most innovative real world case studies on how Security is challenging businesses and from the leading solution providers in the field (GE Digital, HPE, IBM, Microsoft and many more). With all major verticals represented, Security of Things World is the event in the centre of where connections are made, news are announced and the Security of IoT community comes together to define future security strategies.
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The digital transformation is being embraced by companies around the world with the expectation of improving product development. Digitalization has changed engineering fundamentally. Digital engineering is the construction of digital models that represent every characteristic of a system that is to be developed. Digital engineering practices are helping to improve product development processes. Digital engineering is a key evolving technology for both experts and users to understand. It will dramatically transform how humans interact with intelligent systems. It is changing the ways we work today. It constitutes the first step towards a digital future in the engineering, architecture, and construction industry. This paper provides a simple introduction to digital engineering and its various applications. Matthew N. O. Sadiku | Uwakwe C. Chukwu | Abayomi Ajayi-Majebi | Sarhan M. Musa "Digital Engineering: A Short Overview" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-5 , August 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd51707.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/computer-engineering/51707/digital-engineering-a-short-overview/matthew-n-o-sadiku
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Lasting from noon to noon, the 24-hour Princeton hackathon provided a stimulating environment for teams comprised of
engineers, support staff and designers, as well as programmers and scientists.
Siemens has some of the brightest, most innovative minds of our time. To capitalize
on this, Corporate Technology’s US hub in Princeton, New Jersey recently welcomed
employees from business units across the country to collaborate and develop
concepts or projects capable of creating new opportunities for Siemens businesses.
Some of the world’s most well-known technologies and software features – including Facebook’s
now ubiquitous “like” button – were conceived in Hackathons, or “hack marathons,” during
which groups of people collaborated to develop novel concepts or ideas.
“The Hackathon is all about collaborating, being innovative and doing our part to energize
Siemens’ Vision 2020,” said Kurt Bettenhausen, Head of the Automation & Control Technology
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2. Innovation marathon
Lasting from noon to noon, the 24-hour Hackathon provided an energetic, stimulating
environment for the teams, which were comprised of members from various functions, ranging
from engineers, support staff and designers to programmers and scientists. To ensure all hackers
were on a level playing field, the rules required that all code be created at the Hackathon. No
previous codebases were allowed, with the exception of publicly-available frameworks and
open-source code that had been available for at least one month.
The Hackathon also featured presentations that highlighted the importance of innovation for
Siemens’ technological future and distinguished guest speakers, who also served on the panel of
judges.
Once the Hackathon ended, teams presented their ideas to the judges, employing use cases and
brief demonstrations to describe potential benefits to Siemens businesses. Projects were judged
based on three criteria: originality, execution & implementation, and business potential. After a
careful review by the judges’ panel, the top three teams were selected.
The teams visited Washington, D.C. and presented their projects to Eric Spiegel, President and
CEO of Siemens USA, who determined the ultimate champion: SINET.
Remote inspections using cloud-based data analytics
A smart IR camera inspection platform, SINET presented a compelling pitch and business plan, as
well as a detailed demonstration of how it could help Siemens improve the performance of its
customers’ facilities. The team consists of Zhen Song, Rizwan Majeed, Guannan Ren, and Zhi
Zhang from Corporate Technology, and Patrick Matos from Siemens Healthcare.
SINET’s driving principle is that while most hardware eventually becomes a commodity, service
has proven to be a key factor in terms of differentiating Siemens and protecting its profit margin.
With this in mind, participants have crafted a technology that can combine ubiquitous mobile
devices with cloud-based data analytics to replace manual analysis of anomalous temperatures
and vibrations. Applications cover a full range of areas from transformers and gas turbines to
power lines and buildings.
And the runners up were…
OVERCASTIC – A new offering for customers featuring interactive visual management with low
cost to entry and a customizable management system. This project was developed by William
Strickland, William Dunn, Joseph Orlando, Rodney Anderson, and Jacob Osterhout, all from
Global Services, Information Technology.
H@ck4B33r – An app that enables Siemens’ new cyber security operation center to remotely
monitor customers’ plants, hardware and software configurations and detect, classify, and
respond to any variations in normal plant data patterns. This team incorporated John Crawford,
Bardak Kaan, Jarrod Johnson, Martin Kunz, and Lesley Morgan all from Digital Factory.
In addition, a People’s Choice Award, chosen by the staff in attendance at the demonstrations,
recognized Siemax, a personalized autonomous robot buddy. The Siemax team comprised Arun
Innanje, Ankur Kapor and Ziyan Wu from Healthcare and Vivek Singh and Kai Ma from Corporate
Technology.
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