Digital Transformation · Digital Operations · Hard · 35-45 min

Digitizing Industrial Operations (IIoT)

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An energy/heavy-industry operator wants to digitize field operations — sensors (IIoT), predictive maintenance, and a digital twin — to cut unplanned downtime and maintenance cost. Equipment is decades old, connectivity in the field is poor, and the workforce is skeptical of 'digital.' The board wants a credible plan and the value it unlocks. You advise.

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