INTRODUCTION
IoT for Industrial Manufacturing, sometimes called the Industrial IoT (IIoT), offers manufacturers the opportunity to radically redefine their operations and even their entire businesses. The capabilities of IoT enable manufacturers to gain greater visibility and insights into their operations through the efficient utilisation of data and the tighter integration of disparate systems. This opens up the possibility for manufacturers of moving away from simply selling products to becoming a provider of services and strengthening the relationship they have with the end users of their products.
CASE STUDY: XYLEM WATER TECHNOLOGY
Xylem is a world leader in water technology, committed to developing innovative
technology solutions to help solve the world’s most pressing water challenges. The
company has a broad portfolio of products and services that address the full cycle of
water – from collection, distribution and use to its return to the environment. Xylem
has operations in more than 150 countries.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
George Malim, managing editor, IoT Now
George is a freelance technology journalist. He has covered the telecoms market since 1999 and contributes to Global Telecoms Business, The Mobile Network, VanillaPlus, IoT Now and Wireless magazines in addition to producing content on behalf of operators, vendors and creative agencies.
