Actionable Benefits Evaluate the credentials of the major software suppliers to the manufacturing industry. Understand the direction of travel for the software applications. Discover use cases for individual applications. Identify strategic partners to deliver projects. Critical Questions Answered What are the unique benefits delivered by the different types of software? What are the key influences affecting manufacturers’ investment decisions? How will spend on software applications evolve over ...

The paradigm shift brought forth by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is significantly enhancing the capabilities of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) across multiple verticals from critical infrastructure, automotive and manufacturing to water and wastage, oil and gas, even nuclear power facilities. However, industrial verticals that traditionally have been sheltered from internet connectivity are now finding themselves exposed to IP-borne attacks. Additionally, a new generation of cyber-threats ...

This report explores the industrial applications of blockchain technology in agri-food, manufacturing, utilities, and industrial IoT. The market is fairly nascent and many of the endeavors are still at proof of concept and project stage, with little commercialization in progress. However, there are a host of innovative and forward-thinking startups in the space driving their proposed ecosystem forward, including AgriDigital, BeefLedger, ElectricChain, FoodCoin, Lokaal Market, OwlTing, TE-Food, ...