Smart Innovators: IIoT Network Platforms
Dennis Callaghan
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Executive Summary
Many industrial firms now pursue digital transformation strategies which aim for step-change improvements in business performance by instrumenting equipment, connecting operational technology with information technology, leveraging mobile and cloud computing, and boosting field worker productivity. To succeed with digital transformation firms need an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) strategy which provides a network capable of processing, analysing and utilizing large volumes of varied types of data. Buyers should turn to IIoT network providers which offer six capabilities: network connectivity, IoT gateways, device management, industrial software support, network security and data orchestration. In this emerging market, Verdantix found that Arm, Cisco, Cradlepoint, Industrial Scientific, PTC Thingworx, Siemens, Sierra Wireless and Telit are best positioned to deliver on the promise of the IIoT. COOs and CIOs should include these providers on their short lists as they implement their digital transformation strategies.Rolling Out An IIoT Network Is Far From Simple
Buyers Can Pursue Three Different Paths To Create An IIoT Network Platform
Introducing The IIoT Network Platform Market
Comprehensive IIoT Network Platforms Have Six Primary Capabilities
Customers Have A Wide Range Of IIoT Platform Puzzle Pieces To Choose From
Vendors Need To Invest To Deliver Turnkey IIoT Network Solutions
About the Authors
Dennis Callaghan
Principal Analyst
Dennis is a Principal Analyst at Verdantix, contributing to both the Operational Excellence and Smart Buildings practices. His current research agenda focuses on covering...
Malavika Tohani
Research Director
Malavika is a Research Director at Verdantix, guiding research that explores how digital technologies and services are reshaping industrial operations to become safer, more ef...
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