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We are journeying into a future that will be shaped and driven by connectivity and data. Wherever there is a connected sensor or device, there is real-time intelligence ready and waiting to drive smarter decisions and transform the once unthinkable into the “great, let’s do this”.
IoT is so much more than machines talking to other machines. It’s about devices, sensors, data analytics, software-based networking and applications, all connected and all communicating through a diverse ecosystem of technologies that together are transforming the world of life and work as we know it.
From autonomous driving and smart city infrastructure to real-time management of assets in manufacturing, agriculture, logistics and more, IoT is here, it’s growing and it cannot be ignored. For businesses operating at the brink of the IoT revolution, it’s an exciting time and a time that promises endless possibilities with no limits.
In a world increasingly driven by innovative solutions, disruption must be welcomed and acted upon. Disruption prompts new ideas, technological advancements and drives a competitive spirit. It’s the only way to survive and thrive in today’s global digital economy.
Creating disruptive business models and responding to unmet customer needs are critical business imperatives. With our IoT expertise and technology, businesses everywhere in every industry can harness the competitive and operative advantages that IoT has to offer.
Disruption must be welcomed and acted upon — it's the only way to survive and thrive.
Whatever industry your business operates in, there is a wonderful world of “what ifs” waiting to be discovered and explored. IoT presents many opportunities, but strategies need to be built on solid ground and robust solutions. Once you have the right foundation in place, you can start reimagining your business from the ground up.
IoT-enabled beacon technology allows retailers to detect a customer the moment they enter a store and target them with real-time, relevant offers.
The same system can generate heat maps of customer traffic and data that helps to enhance the customer experience and bottom line.
A simple stream of data showing whether a customer turned right or left can help to optimise floor layouts and traffic flows.
Connected devices are transforming the way employees collaborate and get more done in less time and bringing a physical presence to a whole new level.
In manufacturing, for example, designers can use 3D printers to design, print and perfect a prototype in local offices.
The final design is then sent directly to duplicate printers in the manufacturer’s plant anywhere in the world for production, reducing the time to market from months to days.
IoT devices generate vast amounts of data, depending on how their sensors are programmed.
These data feeds can be analyzed, in real-time or historically, and give insights into conditions so that adjustments can be made to the equipment, usage patterns can be examined and maintenance can be scheduled.
The result? Minimised unplanned downtime, maximised uptime, reduced manual maintenance and increased productivity.
Not that long ago, when a customer bought a product, manufacturers had few insights into how, where and when that device was being used. It meant that new product design and service delivery was often based on guesswork or what competitors were up to.
Today, many customer-oriented devices, such as televisions, thermostats and security alarms and cameras are IoT-ready and primed to deliver data to manufacturers about malfunctions, preferences and usage.
Forward-thinking manufacturers are taking this data and using it to improve the services they provide, their next products and the overall customer experience.
Whatever industry you are in, you probably only focus on delivering one product or service. IoT gives you the scope to discover new areas of opportunity and act upon them.
Let’s imagine your company provides HVAC systems to commercial buildings. On their own, these systems provide value to your customers, but what if you could extend their capabilities and increase this value?
By adding IoT sensors to these devices, the ability to monitor and remotely maintain systems suddenly generates a new service offering and a new revenue stream.
If you knew the state of every thing across your business and could make sense of the data, imagine the problems you could solve. IoT devices can be as complicated as a jet engine or as fluffy as an interactive toy. The thing that all have in common is their ability to collect and transmit data and to report their operative status. And when you know and understand the status of every connected device, sensor or application you can maximise uptime, minimise unplanned downtime, arrange proactive maintenance and increase productivity.
Creating disruptive business models and responding to unmet customer needs are critical business imperatives. With our IoT expertise and technology, businesses everywhere in every industry can harness the competitive and operative advantages that IoT has to offer.
IoT does not always require a transformation in technology, but a transformation in thinking.
It’s often less about investment and more about initiative and innovation and enhancing the technology and assets you already own.
Adding an inexpensive sensor to an asset you have owned for years, for example, gives it a voice. That same asset that provided a single service is suddenly able to provide real-time data on its condition, its performance, environmental conditions, operational issues and many other insights that you would otherwise be in the dark about.
When we talk about the “Internet of Things” we often focus on the devices, but what about the data?
Digital insights are a game changer for enterprises. IoT provides disruptive power from real-time business data, and this data can be generated from a multitude of dispersed and connected devices, whether they sit locally or globally, in the cloud or at its edge.
To enable insight and delivery of an improved product, service, customer experience or performance, data needs to be scrutinised, analysed and leveraged effectively and efficiently.
Every business will manage their data in different ways, but the end result is the same; the ability to solve problems and create capabilities you may not have previously explored or even thought possible.
IoT data insights can generate many outcomes:
Use predictive algorithms to gain insights on operational challenges and issues and proactively identify problems with product quality.
Identify new and existing categories of services and products, eliminate churn and engage with new customers.
Using real-time data analytics, businesses can better identify problems with product quality and deliver uniform products that comply with safety regulations.
Using sensor data, businesses that have many assets dispersed across multiple locations can plan for updates and replacements with confidence, increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Identify and extract valuable data to drive automation and reduce production time.
How do you promote the benefits and value of a product when it can’t be seen with the human eye or experienced in the traditional sense? This was a challenge faced by a leading provider of air purification products to healthcare facilities throughout the world.
Availability, safety and quality were key priorities for this leading vehicle hire company. Operating across diverse locations and managing a fleet of thousands of vehicles, they were keen to explore new ways to keep a precise track of their vehicle inventory and enhance driver safety.
European-based wearables developer WatchOvers is protecting the most vulnerable with its range of IoT-powered GPS watches. WatchOvers needed an IoT solution that was robust and could provide 24 hour connectivity, but wasn’t sure how much data and voice communication would be generated by watch-phone users.
IoT opens up a world of possibilities for your organisation, whether you want to explore new business models, deliver improved efficiencies, reduce costs or move into new markets.
No company can innovate alone. That is why we have invested in the solutions and infrastructure that will support the bright ideas, the technology breakthroughs and the quick wins.
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