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, […]
The evolution of the Watson IoT Platform: three key things you should know
Thinking intelligently about the business of ‘things’ means you’re balancing short-term success with long-term strategy; you don’t want to compromise. Businesses often make the mistake of acquiring a mix of point solutions only to find themselves with multiple siloes from multiple vendors that limit interoperability, security and scale. IBM’s next evolution of the Watson IoT Platform helps you succeed by […]
How innovative technologies help an aging population stay healthier and happier
The developed world is grappling with the challenges of an aging population. By 2050, it’s estimated that at least 40 percent of the population in Germany, Italy, Japan and Singapore will be over the age of 60. For the United Kingdom, Canada, United States and Brazil, it’s anticipated that proportion will stand at 30 percent. […]
The top three reasons to attend IBM’s Agile Engineering Summit
Calling all developers, architects, integrators and testers! IBM’s Agile Engineering Summit is coming to Washington DC, and we’d love to see you there. From October 15 – 17 we’ll be delivering hands-on labs and in-depth technical talks with everything you need to know about the latest technologies. Here are the top three reasons to attend. […]
Overcome production challenges with IBM Production Optimization and IBM Production Quality Insights
This week, we announced the details of two offerings designed to help companies overcome production challenges: IBM Production Optimization, and IBM Production Quality Insights. These solutions support streamlined and efficient production processes that are underpinned by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Together, they increase throughput, improve quality, drive down expenditures and reduce costly waste. […]
Putting “human” into the driving experience with AI assistants: part 1
The era of voice has finally taken off in vehicles. Accelerating this trend is the proliferation of consumer-brand, AI-powered digital assistants. However, I expect the future growth in this category will be driven more by enterprise-grade assistants. These assistant will be embedded in every type of connected device, including, of course, our cars. Ultimately, I […]
Industrial “Things” Produce “Industrial-Sized” Outcomes
Companies are instrumenting and connecting their industrial equipment, buildings and facilities, and vehicles with billions of sensors to create what is known as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The Industrial Internet of Things is generating exponential amounts of data that is creating opportunities to identify patterns that unlock new ways of working and new […]
3 ways blockchain will enhance your asset management efforts
In today’s digitally networked world, no single institution works in isolation. And because of this, failure of business systems and processes increasingly originates from a complex mix of social and technical factors. These include system integration, data capture, and human error or omission. In this blog, we explore how IBM Maximo Network on Blockchain can […]