Asset Management: Assemble An IIoT Recon Team

June 14, 2016
Operators must decide which assets will be fitted with the IIoT-enabled condition monitoring solution.

From smart thermostats and garage door openers, to fitness devices that wirelessly connect to your smartphone, the internet of things (IoT) is all around, but you may not always recognize it. So, if a connected device is good enough for your home, why not critical machines and business processes?

By bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds, the industrial internet of things (IIoT) is ushering in a new era of efficiency, growth and information by giving companies clear line of sight to critical assets and manufacturing processes.

First step: Identify your challenge

While some businesses have already committed the time and resources to invest in condition monitoring solutions, others may be having trouble figuring out where to begin. For those organizations, the first question to answer is, "What business challenge are you trying to solve?"

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