10 Rules Behind Amazon’s Success You Can Use on Your Digital Transformation Journey
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10 Rules Behind Amazon’s Success You Can Use on Your Digital Transformation Journey

Since publishing my book The Amazon Way in June 2014, I’ve collaborated with hundreds of teams and leaders, applying lessons from the book to their cultures and businesses. What I didn’t expect was the feedback, the energy – and quite frankly, the frustration that accompanied the process of creating change when attempting to implement digital strategies. Organizations […]

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Report on State of IIoT Adoption and Maturity in Three Industries
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Report on State of IIoT Adoption and Maturity in Three Industries

A survey of senior-level, experienced Industrial IoT decision-makers and influencers in the manufacturing, oil and gas (O&G), and transportation industries confirms that IIoT has progressed beyond hype to widespread use. Eighty six percent of participants in the Bsquare 2017 Annual IIoT Maturity Survey have adopted IIoT solutions and 84% believe their solutions are very or […]

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New podcast episode: How Industrial IoT is Reshaping the Energy Sector
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New podcast episode: How Industrial IoT is Reshaping the Energy Sector

Daniel Elizalde released today the episode number nine of the IoT Product Leadership podcast focused on how Industrial IoT is reshaping the energy sector. His special guest for this episode is Susan Peterson-Sturm, Digital Lead of Power Generation and Water in the Industrial Automation Division of ABB. Listen to this episode to find out more about the role Industrial […]

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Why food & beverage companies should crack down on Cyber threats to ICS
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Why food & beverage companies should crack down on Cyber threats to ICS

When we buy groceries at the supermarket, most of us check the ingredients and expiration dates of packaged goods. But how can we be sure that the products we bring home are safe to eat and drink? Naturally, food and beverage (F&B) manufacturers have a vested interest in ensuring the quality and safety of their […]

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Business models and market participation for virtual power plants
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Business models and market participation for virtual power plants

Virtual power plants/pools (VPP), are fast becoming a driving force
in the power industry, due to rising demand for energy and the global turn to renewables. By 2025 there will be 1 billion more people on the planet, all requiring electricity. And by 2040, 60 percent of the power generated worldwide will come from renewable sources, […]

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Is your business model Industry 4.0-ready?
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Is your business model Industry 4.0-ready?

Industry 4.0 is often discussed from a technological perspective of machine learning, algorithms, smart sensors, and connected assets. But the truth is, its biggest impact will be on company business models, especially those of well-established companies. Innovation expert Frank Piller shares the results of a large German initiative involving 40 leading industrial companies exploring appropriate […]

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Three factors why Industrial IoT adoption is slow
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Three factors why Industrial IoT adoption is slow

The age of Industrial IoT (IIoT) is here. With IIoT the real-time data-net can sweep more broadly than ever before. However, companies in industries everywhere continue to use human beings to monitor their critical assets. Oil and gas companies ask field technicians to drive tens to hundreds of miles to take inventory of water used […]

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Case study: How the world’s largest flooring manufacturer uses IIoT solutions to reduce costs
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Case study: How the world’s largest flooring manufacturer uses IIoT solutions to reduce costs

World’s largest flooring manufacturer improves operational visibility and reduces costs with Cisco solutions. Taking Sustainability to the Factory Floor For Mohawk Industries, sustainability isn’t just a marketing buzzword. It’s a value woven deep within everything the manufacturer produces. A world leader in residential and commercial flooring, Mohawk operates hundreds of plants across the United States […]

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There won’t be just one wireless technology for industrial IoT, but many
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There won’t be just one wireless technology for industrial IoT, but many

Rolls-Royce uses IoT to increase jet engine fuel efficiency, optimize flight paths, and improve maintenance to achieve a one percent reduction in fuel usage that translates to a $250,000 per plane per year efficiency cost saving; Royal Dutch Shell realized a $1M return on an $87,000 investment in a remote IoT-based asset monitoring and maintenance […]

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What you need to know about Cybersecurity when adopting IIoT solutions
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What you need to know about Cybersecurity when adopting IIoT solutions

According to  an article published by Trend Micro: “in 2018, digital extortion will be at the core of most cybercriminals’ business model and will propel them into other schemes that will get their hands on potentially hefty payouts. Vulnerabilities in IoT devices will expand the attack surface as devices get further woven into the fabric […]

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The Last Mile-Data Integration
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The Last Mile-Data Integration

There is no doubt about it, we are surrounded by innovation and technological advancement. I can’t remember the last time that I have gone a full day without feeling awed or delighted by some new invention. We are finally at a point where scalable computing power is ubiquitous and inexpensive. This has really opened the […]

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The ICS Security considerations checklist
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The ICS Security considerations checklist

As you evaluate ICS cyber security solutions to protect your critical infrastructure from threats, there are a few criteria your team must consider throughout the process. We’ve compiled a checklist to help you select a solution that will enable both your ICS engineers and security personnel to secure and control your critical networks. The technology […]

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