IBM named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Asset Management 2018
We are thrilled to share the results of this year’s Gartner Magic Quadrant (MQ) for Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)! IBM positioned highest for ‘Ability to execute and furthest for ‘Completeness of Vision’. This is a win IBM is extremely proud of, as we have invested heavily in innovations and research around Maximo in the last […]
Buildings with DNA: why today’s “smart” buildings were never dumb
Ask yourself these questions: when was the last time you experienced the latest and most innovative technology, at work? Is your workplace more technically equipped than your home? It is widely accepted that buildings are getting smarter. But were they ever actually dumb? Or have they just been held back by closed proprietary systems and […]
60 years of innovation, and cars that know you
Sixty years ago, IBM created the Hursley UK Lab campuses. And thus began six decades of relentless development and innovation. To celebrate this Diamond Jubilee, last month we hosted a Festival of Innovation. It was our chance to show the world where IBM develops the software that keeps the modern world running. Members of the UK […]
Get a full view of energy consumption and patterns across your enterprise
Welcome to a new edition of our Get Connected series. In my last blog, I talked about facilities management and improving your building’s operations. Today, I am going to continue on the buildings theme and discuss a hot topic for any building owner or occupant: energy consumption. Do you know your building’s current and expected […]
Are MES systems dead? How IoT and AI are transforming the shop floor
Manufacturing is changing due to advancements in the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With consumer demand for customization driving new requirements for speed and agility, many manufacturers are struggling to keep up. On top of this, more competition and increased demand is putting higher pressure on manufacturers to increase overall plant performance. […]
Four credentials your SaaS vendor needs (hint: it’s not their software)
Advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Quantum Computing (QC) are rapidly redefining the capabilities within everyday applications and helping companies leapfrog their larger competitors. Many SaaS vendors embed these new and innovative technologies in their applications. However, if you’re responsible for selecting new technology, you should consider that choosing the […]
There’s something for everybody at the Agile Engineering Summit!
On October 15-17 in Washington, DC, IBM is hosting its 5th event focused on software and systems engineering. Known in the past as IoT Continuous Engineering (ICE) and as Continuous Engineering (CE) Summit, this event is now called Agile Engineering Summit. It will provide opportunities to find out how federal, automotive, industrial, A&D, healthcare and electronics […]
Introducing IBM Maximo Enterprise Asset Management SaaS
Today, we announced the launch of IBM Maximo Enterprise Asset Management SaaS, the newest offering for clients looking to combine the power of the cloud with their enterprise asset management platform. What does this mean for our clients? In short, we’re continuing to invest to bring simplicity, security, manageability, and reliability to your computerized maintenance […]
QuickBYTES interview with Amy Silberbauer: What is Agile Engineering?
Ahead of the Watson IoT Agile Engineering Summit 2018, to be held October 15-17 in Washington DC, we asked our speakers for some thoughts about systems engineering and agile practices. I met Amy Silberbauer, our first speaker, to ask for her take on agile. ‘Agile is not your grandmother’s agile anymore’ – Amy Silberbauer, IBM […]
Do you have the needed data around yield, throughput, and quality to make sound operational decisions?
Here is a bold idea – your machines, your connected systems, your factories all diagnosing themselves and predicting needs before they affect production. What do you think when you read that? Are you thinking early and accurate identification of defects, improved production, optimized throughput, less waste and no product recalls? You should. Because that is what […]
Putting “human” into the driving experience with AI assistants: part 2
Part 2: How should automakers think about engagement? Welcome to part two of the series. Today, I want to continue the conversations and focus on “engagement.” The quick answer is that “engagement” means “personalized.” There won’t be one without the other. The trick for AI assistants is to be able to effectively interact with users […]
Data Integration is still the biggest hindrance to Industry 4.0
Manufacturing plant operators have been working for years on data integration infrastructure in the plant floor. Yet despite the effort, availability of the right data for use cases continues to be an unresolved challenge for the success of Industry 4.0 programs. So what’s the issue? This isn’t because plants aren’t collecting data. In many cases, […]