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Insights on the Internet of Things
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IoT value set to accelerate through 2030: Where and how to capture it
November 9, 2021
– New research shows that the Internet of Things offers significant economic value potential, particularly in standardized production settings, but companies must achieve scale to capture it.
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What is the Internet of Things?
August 17, 2022
– The Internet of Things (IoT) describes physical objects embedded with sensors and actuators that communicate with computing systems...
via wired or wireless networks—allowing the physical world to be digitally monitored or even controlled.
Blog Post
Industry 4.0 adoption with the right focus
October 21, 2021
– A new tool can help companies unlock digital transformation—for operations excellence in the next normal and beyond.
Interview
Laying the foundation to accelerate the enterprise IoT journey
November 16, 2021
– Wienke Giezeman is building and serving an IoT ecosystem by offering open-source tools and a “workbench” on which...
to build solutions.
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Reliably connecting the workforce of the future (which is now)
April 14, 2021
– The pandemic magnified existing trends and challenges affecting the way workers function. Always-on, cellular-connected devices...
may now finally break out of their niche.
Report
A manufacturer’s guide to scaling Industrial IoT
February 5, 2021
– By integrating the business, the organization, and technology, manufacturing leaders can position their organizations to reap...
the full benefits of Industrial IoT.
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Coronavirus: Industrial IoT in challenging times
April 22, 2020
– The Industrial Internet of Things can help companies navigate the current crisis and emerge stronger once operations ramp up again.
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Industry’s fast-mover advantage: Enterprise value from digital factories
January 10, 2020
– Manufacturing’s leaders in applying Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) digital technologies are building on their head start—generating even more value across the entire enterprise.
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IoT in Industrial Settings
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The 5G era: New horizons for advanced-electronics and industrial companies
February 21, 2020
– New strategies can help companies profit from 5G over the short and long term. Here’s how.
Interview
Buckets of innovation: How digital has transformed a mining company in Indonesia
September 17, 2020
– Hanifa Indradjaya, the president director of PT Petrosea, discusses how digital can drive sustainability, efficiency, and operational...
excellence.
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Enabling a digital and analytics transformation in heavy-industry manufacturing
December 19, 2019
– To make the most of new digital approaches in manufacturing, heavy-industry players need to put some critical enablers in place.
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Capturing value at scale in discrete manufacturing with Industry 4.0
September 13, 2019
– The efforts of many companies to apply Industry 4.0 solutions are stuck in “pilot purgatory.” Determining where to focus and how...
to scale can help generate a meaningful, lasting impact.
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Korean manufacturing’s digital transformation must escape ‘pilot purgatory’
August 8, 2019
– South Korean manufacturers need more than gradual improvements—they need complete transformations through digital technologies.
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The coming evolution of field operations
August 6, 2019
– New technologies are reshaping aftermarket services—and both customers and providers can benefit.
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Radically rethink your strategy: How digital B2B ecosystems can help traditional manufacturers create and protect value
August 5, 2019
– Machinery companies that partner in a B2B ecosystem could fend off new waves of tech competition by developing the capacity to...
deliver innovative aftersales and services offers.
Blog Post
A scalable IIoT tech stack starts with business-focused use cases
July 16, 2019
– Use cases are the building blocks of any digital transformation. Selecting and prioritizing them to drive real business impact...
is a critical first step.
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‘Lighthouse’ manufacturers lead the way—can the rest of the world keep up?
January 7, 2019
– Manufacturing leaders are sprinting ahead with digital and analytics, and changing the rules of the game. A broad scale-up of...
innovation across the value chain is needed to ensure more winners share the spoils.
Blog Post
Unlock value with an Industrial IoT technology stack that scales
October 16, 2018
– A rapidly evolving vendor landscape composed mainly of point solutions makes it hard for industrial companies to build a scalable...
technology stack. Here’s how to cut through the complexity.
Report
IIoT platforms: The technology stack as value driver in industrial equipment and machinery
September 10, 2018
– Equipment and machinery companies considering a transformation to embrace the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) need to develop...
a clear perspective to drive impact at scale.
IOT in Technology
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The case for committing to greener telecom networks
February 26, 2020
– Operators’ energy costs keep rising, but efficiency measures and organizational change can lower them by 15 to 20 percent in a...
year, benefiting company profits and the environment.
Discussion Paper - McKinsey Global Institute
Connected world: An evolution in connectivity beyond the 5G revolution
February 20, 2020
– Connectivity is undergoing evolutionary change in most parts of the world—and, in select areas, a genuine leap into the frontier.
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McKinsey Quarterly
A game plan for quantum computing
February 6, 2020
– Thanks to technology advances, some companies may reap real gains from quantum computing within five years. What should you do...
to prepare for this next big wave in computers?
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A 5G manifesto for the CEO
February 19, 2019
– The transition to a 5G world is far more complex and uncertain than the shifts to previous generations of wireless technology....
Five key principles will help telco CEOs better prepare for the challenges that lie ahead.
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New demand, new markets: What edge computing means for hardware companies
November 8, 2018
– With over 100 edge use cases identified, the fast-growing need to power connected devices demands a custom response from vendors.
IoT in Mobility
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The case for an end-to-end automotive-software platform
January 16, 2020
– Software is transforming car capabilities but also creating development challenges for automotive players. An end-to-end approach that integrates independent software elements into a comprehensive platform can improve functionality and decrease complexity.
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The race for cybersecurity: Protecting the connected car in the era of new regulation
October 10, 2019
– The car industry’s digital transformation exposes new cybersecurity threats. Learn what OEMs can do to protect their cars and customers from hackers.
Interview - Voices on Infrastructure
The year of future transportation: An interview with Seoul Mayor Park Wonsoon
July 22, 2019
– As Seoul’s mayor seeks to bring transportation improvements to the city, he must carefully consider how to implement sustainable infrastructure and new technologies to best meet citizens’ needs.
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Development in the mobility technology ecosystem—how can 5G help?
June 27, 2019
– Technology-driven ecosystems are emerging in the automotive industry. Here’s what companies need to know about the new automotive technology stack, the players driving this transformation, and the issues they are grappling with.
IoT in insurance
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Tackling the IoT opportunity for commercial lines insurance
June 24, 2019
– The Internet of Things connects the world in truly exciting ways. Insurance carriers that capture the opportunities of IoT stand...
to boost revenues and reduce claims expenses.
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Digital ecosystems for insurers: Opportunities through the Internet of Things
February 4, 2019
– The Internet of Things has entered customers’ everyday lives around the globe and transformed business models across industries....
This environment brings opportunities for insurers: to develop new products, open new distribution channels, and extend their role to include prediction, prevention, and assistance.
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Commercial lines insurtech: A pathway to digital
October 1, 2018
– Rather than fear the disruptive potential of insurtechs, commercial insurance executives should view them as a catalyst for digitization.
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