Part 2: Why we should embrace the current disruption in the automotive industry
As a guest of the IBM CE Summit, I shared the four reasons why I was excited to join. In this blog, I’d like to address the key ‘mega trends’ that are disrupting the automotive industry. 1. Automation Automation presents itself as both an opportunity and a challenge. At Jaguar Land Rover, our vision of automation revolves […]
Artificial intelligence lays the foundation of buildings of the future
With artificial intelligence integrated into building systems and IoT devices, buildings become more than their brick-and-mortar shells. They begin to operate in new ways, creating personalized experiences for their occupants, and providing energy and cost savings for their owners. In the report ‘Building intelligence into buildings’, the Institute of Business Value (IBV) explores the potential of buildings […]
Part 1: Why we should embrace the current disruption in the automotive industry
The IBM CE Summit recently finished up in Munich. It’s the fourth year for the event, but the first time the event has taken place in Europe. Here are just four reasons why I’m especially pumped to be involved in this year’s IBM CE Summit. #1. An ever-expanding ecosystem – on a global-scale. Whether you […]
Designing better machines: the evolution of a cognitive Digital Twin explained
Planes and pumps, buildings and bridges. Each has unique story to tell, if we have the capability to listen. That surprising truth was the basis for my keynote at Hannover Messe 2018, the world’s largest trade show for industrial technology. If you didn’t attend, I’d like to share some of the highlights. It starts with some […]
Nine “genius” moments with the oil and gas industry in Houston
“Everything’s bigger in Texas.” At least that’s those of us who live here like to say. Yet when it comes to the oil and gas, and the petrochemical industries, we’re pretty spot on. It started with the first oil gusher in 1901. And now, Texas produces more than one-third of the nation’s crude oil and […]
CMMS, EAM, APM…..OMG! Making sense of the asset management spectrum
One of the most important decisions that an asset-intensive industry has is how to manage and care for its assets (i.e. equipment, buildings, and machinery). This is a decision that affects everyone in the organization, from the operators, to the engineers and the C-suite. There are many theories – some dating as far back as […]
Give drivers the unique experiences they want with the right AI assistant
I’ll start with this obvious observation: today’s auto makers – and the companies that work with them – are all grappling with ever-growing customer expectations, rapid technology advancements, and changing industry boundaries. Electric and autonomous vehicles are driving new products and new ways of thinking. While electric cars are in most markets today, autonomy is, […]
Developers, what happens when you design for “system of systems”?
How many of us grasp just how connected we’re becoming? The concept of the “connected world” has enormous – and transformational – implications. Because not only are individual things becoming more connected, each “thing” is of often part of a larger system: a system of systems (SoS). Narrowing it down, how many of you engineers, […]
4 reasons you’ll love the new IBM Maximo Developer Center
Attention all Maximo Asset Management developers and business partners How do you make a world-leading EAM solution even better? Pump up the ecosystem’s volume, that’s how. IBM is on a mission to engage, inspire, educate and support the IBM® Maximo® app developer community. We’ve been busy talking to partners, clients and IBM technical staff. To […]
Learn the genesis behind the world’s first cognitive DCIM solution
Data, it’s the foundation and the DNA building blocks of technology — and the power behind the IoT. When it comes to data, IT professionals are always concerned with knowing. How much do they have? What are the best methods to collect data? What is the absolute value? How can you leverage it to improve […]
Reimagine your customer’s experiences with Watson Assistant and IFTTT
The launch of Watson Assistant in March was about the “what if” that an AI-based digital assistant brings to today’s businesses. Namely: what if you could create truly personalized experiences for your customers? What if you could drive engagement with your users while ensuring privacy and trust? What if you could create experiences that learn with your […]
How to get started with AI-powered manufacturing
In a recent post, I examined how AI-powered manufacturing solutions enable manufacturers to aggregate data from multiple sources and apply AI for better outcomes. Now, it’s time to talk about how. Below, I have some recommendations on how to begin your AI-powered manufacturing journey. Start small, start anywhere, start now Some manufacturers are put off […]