Connected Plant: Get Ready for The Internet of Things
Even before the ARC Advisory Group 2014 Industry Forum, there was a buzz in the air about connected devices and the implications of the emerging Internet of Things (IoT) on industrial plants and enterprises.
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In his leadoff presentation, Andy Chatha, ARC’s president, dove right into the “connected devices” theme by referring to Amazon's recent announcement that the company is looking into using drones to deliver packages right to its customers' doorsteps. "What is the role of all these connected, intelligent devices in all this, and what does it mean to us in industry and infrastructure?" Chatha asked.
Source: IoT-Architecture Consortium.
Paul Miller is Senior Editor/Analyst at ARC Advisory Group, Dedham, Mass., a firm that evaluates technology, analyzes trends and conducts market research. Miller has been a “student of the automation industry” for 30 years, closely following the evolution from yesterday's proprietary, purpose-built control systems to today's more open automation systems, based largely on commercial technologies. At ARC, in addition to his own research, Miller serves as both senior editor and content director for all Advisory Service reports. You can e-mail him at [email protected]