Reports

The Impact of Connectedness on Competitiveness
A landmark BPI Network study exploring the impact of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) on transforming business and industrial performance, delivering significant improvements in operational efficiency and uptime, and achieving growth from new business models, products, services and customer experiences.
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Leaders

Ronny Fehling
Vice President & Head of Data Driven Technologies and Advanced Analytics CoC
Airbus Group
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Peter Trebilcock
Director of Design and Building Information Modeling(BIM)
Balfour Beatty
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Iain Treacy
CIO
CNH Industrial
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Alexandre Baulé
CIO, VP of Information Systems
Embraer
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Dan Brennan
VP, Global Head of Business Operations & Strategy
GE
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Sayantani Dasgupta
Head of Commercial Strategy and Global Market Insights
Grünenthal Group
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David Parsons
VP, IoT Strategy and Solutions
Hitachi Insight Group
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Patrick Theimer
Director of Global Marketing
Kennametal
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Annalisa Gigante
Former CTO & SVP Innovation
LafargeHolcim
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Chris Wiseman
VP - General Manager
Nidec Corporation
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Arjan de Jong
Senior Business Developer of Product & Service Innovation
Nuon
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Bill Bien
CMO & Head of Strategy
Philips Lighting
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Alp Öztekin
Regional Head of Media & Digital Marketing
RB
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Jimy Baynum
Director of Market Development
SCA
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Kalman Tiboldi
Chief Business Innovation Officer
TVH
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Jason Mathew
Senior Director of Global Connected Strategy
Whirlpool Corporation
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Ronny Fehling
Vice President & Head of Data Driven Technologies and Advanced Analytics CoC
Airbus Group

Ronny has dedicated his career to providing comprehensive technology leadership in continually progressive roles with Airbus Group, Oracle Corporation as well as Chief Technology Officer for the start-up Cognitio.co. His expertise in leading teams to drive business and technology innovation and transformation is strengthened by his work in Cognitive Computing, Big Data, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Solution Engineering and Enterprise Architecture.

Fehling's areas of expertise are Global Technical Leadership & Vision, Digital Industrial Transformation, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence & Cognitive Computing, Software & System Architecture, Full Lifecycle Project Management, Multi-Year Technology Roadmaps, New Market Spaces, and Multidisciplinary Team Management.

Ronny exceeds in being able to align organizational vision with technical solutions in order to achieve business growth and success on a global level. As an energetic technology leader with a meticulous work style and a proven record of success in overseeing all aspects of IT functions,  he possesses confidence in his ability to guide businesses to achieve growth through vision and technical leadership. 

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Peter Trebilcock
Director of Design and Building Information Modeling(BIM)
Balfour Beatty

Peter joined Balfour Beatty in November 2007 after 20+ years in architectural practice. As an architect his work received 2 RIBA Awards as well as Civic Trust Awards and his former practice was awarded the Multi-disciplinary Practice of the year Award.

Peter lectures widely and was elected Vice President of his Professional Institute, the Royal Institute of British Architects (2001-2003). He also served two terms (each of 2 years) on RIBA’s National Council. He was the first Chairman of the RIBA Professional Services Board.

He is a regular contributor to the construction press and the author of several publications. For 10 years (1990-2000) he also worked as a consultant architect to the Steel Construction Institute.

Peter directs Balfour Beatty’s UK-wide BIM Group. He leads Balfour Beatty’s BIM UK Implementation strategy. He is a regular speaker at BIM Conferences and has judged both National Architectural Design and BIM Awards. He chairs their International BIM/VDC Group.

He manages a central team of full time BIM specialists in the UK who provide support to work winning and delivery activities across the business as well as support to Balfour Beatty’s customers.

Balfour Beatty has identified many benefits of BIM particularly to its clients, as project sponsors, owners and investors. It seeks to be leader in the field of BIM by utilising the expertise of its organisational strength and depth- covering all aspects of BIM through the project life cycle.

As of July 2016 Balfour Beatty currently has over 400 BIM projects, of which 80+ are in the UK, 24 in Hong Kong, a few in the Gulf with the majority of the reminder across the USA. They are currently delivering 24 BIM Level 2 projects with a combined value of over £2bn. Its UK business BIM processes were certified in March 2016 by the British Standards Institute. Its Gulf Business received the same certification in July making Balfour Beatty the first UK Tier 1 Contractor with International Certification.

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Iain Treacy
CIO
CNH Industrial

Iain is the Chief Information Officer for CNH Industrial for the North America Region. In this position, he manages a team of 130 people across all IT functions across manufacturing, sales, finance and financial services as well as the IT infrastructure that supports them (telecommunications, desktop services and data center management). 

Iain is also responsible for the establishment of the IoT center of excellence for CNHI covering all aspects of machine to machine control, data exchange and analysis.

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Alexandre Baulé
CIO, VP of Information Systems
Embraer

Alexandre Baulé serves as the CIO and VP of Information Systems at Embraer, the leading Brazilian aircraft manufacturer. Baulé is a strong digital team leader and is known for being open and adaptable, with a high level of emotional intelligence and quick learning capabilities. He has a broad base of experiences and skills, including leadership positions with highly recognized brands like Johnson & Johnson and Unilever prior to joining Embraer. He focuses on building cohesive teams through a focus on high ethical values regarding purpose, change management, strategy development and collaboration.  

Baulé recognizes the significance of collaboration and partnerships both internally and externally to the organization. He is a long-term strategic thinker but also a short-term trouble shooter when necessary. He is motivated by challenges where he can learn and grow.

Holding a wide range of expertise in IT, industrial operations, engineering, finance and overall business management, he has held his current position since 2010. At Embraer, he is responsible for corporate IT, enterprise IT architecture, IT governance, corporate IT projects portfolio and corporate IT infrastructure (including datacenters, telecom & networking, helpdesk and field services, information security and identity management, IT products and services portfolio).

Baulé received his engineering degree at the Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica, and received a Masters in Business Administration, with a focus on industrial operations and production management at Fundação Getulio Vargas.

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Dan Brennan
VP, Global Head of Business Operations & Strategy
GE

Dan is responsible for the office of operations and strategy management for GE Oil & Gas's Digital business which includes developing processes and metrics aligned with corporate goals, organic & inorganic growth strategies, capital planning / budgeting, build out of global footprint, and the integration management office.

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Sayantani Dasgupta
Head of Commercial Strategy and Global Market Insights
Grünenthal Group

With 20 years of overall work experience, Sayantani specializes in the development of marketing plans, digital strategy, project management, and more. She has spent 18 years predominantly in the pharma sector across diverse roles in Global and emerging markets.

She possesses significant experience in marketing strategy and also has proven ability to effectively engage and manage associates from widely varying backgrounds and functions within a dispersed and highly matrixed organization.

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David Parsons
VP, IoT Strategy and Solutions
Hitachi Insight Group

David is an IoT strategist and innovator with broad enterprise domain experience. He is a strategic leader with unique ability to translate vision into reality. Parsons is exceptional at building high performance teams and driving cooperation among internal and external business partners. 

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Patrick Theimer
Director of Global Marketing
Kennametal

As an innovative marketing executive, I have extensive experience driving global marketing technology strategies and solutions that have resulted in improved customer experiences, revenue expansion, and lowered costs. My diversified background in Finance & Strategic Planning, Operations, and Marketing, allows for a more comprehensive, holistic approach to business challenges. I am a passionate leader who advocates for growth and innovation and recognizes the value of collaboration. Additionally, I have a proven ability to effectively and responsibly lead globally diverse teams and drive large scale solutions to completion on time, within budget and with desired results.

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Annalisa Gigante
Former CTO & SVP Innovation
LafargeHolcim

Annalisa is a Senior executive (EVP) with Fortune 300 Executive Board experience and a background in consumer and industrial businesses. She possesses 15 years of delivering digital transformation and significant experience in mergers and acquisitions. Annalisa has quite the impressive track record of innovation, restructuring and achieving growth in global companies by adopting new technologies, collaborating with customers and colleagues. Her teams have been recognized winning numerous innovation awards. 

Her career highlights include: Head of Innovation & R&D (CHF 20B company), Chief Business Development Officer (€21B sales, €1B+ M&A); Chief Marketing Officer (brand value €1.4B, budget €150MM, team 770 people, 100+ brands). 
Top academic background: Cambridge University BA hons, & MA hons in Natural Sciences, MBA Bocconi. 

Specialties include: extensive industry experience in Life Sciences, Food & Nutrition, Chemicals (Monsanto, DSM), Building Materials (LafargeHolcim), Human Capital Services (Adecco & Manpower). Additional background in Strategy Consulting (Bain) and 10 years of Board service in the non-profit sector.

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Chris Wiseman
VP - General Manager
Nidec Corporation

Chris Wiseman is the Vice President – General Manager of Nidec. He has vast experience with the company as he entering his 10^th year of contributing his work and dedication to Nidec. His previous experience includes business planning and marketing, such as distribution marketing.

Chris holds an impressive skill set which include: product development, business planning, product marketing, strategic planning, product management, mew business development, process improvement, and manufacturing. 

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Arjan de Jong
Senior Business Developer of Product & Service Innovation
Nuon

After many years in customer service and business development as a manager and innovator, Arjan has experience in the design and development of organizations. He has the ability to realize new solutions in the short term while setting a path for the long term. Arjan is skilled at helping organizations when they are in need of change, have an inward focus and not a customer focus, or could use some creativity or need a break from the routine.

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Bill Bien
CMO & Head of Strategy
Philips Lighting

As an accomplished high-tech senior executive with a solid blend of strategic insight, operations acuity, unique perspectives, and influential leadership, Bill has created game-changing solutions in complex corporate enterprises and fast growing startups. He has also international insights and experience from his work in Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia. 

As a seasoned marketer, Bill understands how to gain momentum by quickly identifying and capitalizing on enterprise solutions, cloud computing, unified comms, and mobile trends and opportunities. In addition to this, he has a strong passion for high tech, especially mobile and cloud computing. 

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Alp Öztekin
Regional Head of Media & Digital Marketing
RB

Marketing and Media Executive with +10 years’ experience in various roles in companies like Pfizer, P&G and Reckitt Benckiser in different geographies. Currently an expat in Copenhagen as the Regional Head of Media and Digital Nordics, in Reckitt Benckiser; leading the brand equity/ media investment for 14 brands, across 5 countries with several partnering agencies.

Responsible for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of Reckitt Benckiser's multi-media investment and to champion and coordinate development of proven and new media channels (offline & online) with mobile-first omni-channel strategy.

Background and hobbies include: Entrepreneur, Explorer, Scuba diver, Creative thought leader and Brand builder.

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Jimy Baynum
Director of Market Development
SCA

Jimy Baynum is the Director of Market Development at SCA AfH Professional Hygiene, where he is responsible for developing, defining and implementing market strategy in North America. He has been with SCA since 2014 and has over 20 years of experience in the AfH business. 

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Kalman Tiboldi
Chief Business Innovation Officer
TVH

Kalman is the Chief Business Innovator Officer at TVH Group – Thermote & Vanhalst (Waregem). He is a worldwide market leader in replacement parts and accessories for material handling and industrial vehicles. Tiboldi has over 35 year experience in using information technology for business process innovation. He was elected “ICT Manager of the year 2011, Large Organisations” for the second time in his career. The election is an initiative of Data News. The jury, composed of twenty experts from economic and financial sectors, government and the academic world, rewarded Tiboldi as “the driving, leading force in the development of TVH’s wms” (Warehouse Management System). 

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Jason Mathew
Senior Director of Global Connected Strategy
Whirlpool Corporation

Jason Mathew is currently the Senior Director of Global Connected Strategy at Whirlpool Corporation. He has been with Whirlpool since 2008 and has developed impressive expertise in global product business, finance, analytics, and product directing.

His skill set includes: project management, strategizing, product marketing, product management, leadership, and lean manufacturing.

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Media Coverage

June 6, 2017 - Global Executives’ Perspective: Key Benefits of the Industrial Internet of Things Technologies
IIoT World, IIoT World
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is already changing how companies operate. In 2015, Control Engineering published an article about the benefits of IIoT, mentioning that Industrial IoT technologies used in monitoring valves in a refinery saved more than $3 million annually due to timely detection and repair of faulty valves.  Read more »

June 6, 2017 - A New BPI Report: Only 1.5 % of Large Companies Have a Clear vision for IIoT
IIoT World, IIoT World
Many companies are unprepared for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), according to a new study just released by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. The study also suggests that large-scale integrators and other channel partners will be among the biggest IIoT beneficiaries over the next several years. They will likely play a significant role in planning and implementation for many companies. Read more »

June 5, 2017 - Approximately 350 000 current cybersecurity openings in US and a big demand for IIoT specialists
Carol Rudinschi, IIoT World
A a report focused on IIoT published by the BPI Network, highlights perspectives from 350 global IoT leaders, as well as detailed insights from 15 leading executives across industries most greatly impacted by the Industrial IoT revolution, including aerospace, agriculture, manufacturing, transportation and automotive, and construction.  Read more »

May 22, 2017 - What Companies Seek From the Industrial IoT
Dennis McCafferty, CIO Insight
A clear majority of organizations have a growing or high interest in the industrial internet of things (IIoT), according to a recent survey from the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. But there are lingering obstacles to full-scale, successful deployments, including existing skills gaps and a lack of adequate data integration capabilities. Read more »

May 12, 2017 - The impact of IoT on transformation
Yves Grandmontagne, IT Social
Undoubtedly, the vast majority of companies are interested in the Internet of Things (IoT). 90% of them claim to make it a strategic focus for their organization, but at the same time only 9% confirm that their industry has begun to adopt IoT, according to a report by BPI Network. Read more »

May 10, 2017 - Industrial IoT Market to Drift North of $900B by 2025
Pedro Hernandez, Datamation
A recent survey from the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network, CMO Council, Penton's IoT Institute and The Nerdery, revealed that although 55 percent of business executives believe the IIoT is gaining traction, very few have IIoT projects that are well underway. Read more »

May 5, 2017 - Companies Unprepared for Industrial Internet
Jonny Williamson, The Manufacturer
Executives realize that the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) represents significant business growth opportunities, yet their businesses are unprepared for it, according to recent research. Read more »

May 4, 2017 - Large Companies Lack Clear Vision on Industrial IoT
Kevin Townsend, Security Week
A report from the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) network indicate that 55% of all executives say IIoT is gaining adoption within their industries, including both pilots and larger-scale adoption. But only 1.5% of executives at large companies say they have a "clear vision with implementation well underway." Read more »

May 3, 2017 - Study: Companies "get" IoT but struggle to implement
Rob Spiegel, Plant Services
According to a study by Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network , many companies are unprepared for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The study results also indicate that most executives at those companies realize that the future of their business depends on it. Read more »

May 2, 2017 - Microsoft Aims to Make It Easier for Businesses to Deploy IoT Solutions
Phil Goldstein, Biz Tech
There is enthusiasm for IoT, and especially for the Industrial IoT. However, many companies are not yet ready to take advantage of IIoT, according to a survey released last month by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. Read more »

May 2, 2017 - Study: IoT readiness remains challenge for many supply chains
Staff, Refrigerated and Frozen Foods
A majority of executives at large global companies expect the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to significantly impact business performance and competitiveness over the next three years, according to a new study released by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. Read more »

April 27, 2017 - Execs bet on industrial IoT but firms lag in readiness
Enterprise Innovation editors, Enterprise Innovation
The Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network's new study suggests many companies are unprepared for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), but most executives at those companies realize that the future of their business depends on it. Additionally, large-scale integrators and other channel partners will be among the biggest IIoT beneficiaries over the next several years. Read more »

April 25, 2017 - The Industrial Internet of Things Still More Promise Than Reality
GEORGE V. HULME, DevOps
According to a survey-based report released today by the BPI Network, there is broad consensus that the Industrial Internet of Things will provide significant value in the years ahead, but few organizations are ready to capitalize on the Industrial Internet of Things. Read more »

April 24, 2017 - Report: Execs know the benefits of IoT, but are failing to implement the tech
Jennifer McKevitt, Supply Chain Dive
Connected supply chains are the wave of the future, but widespread adoption of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology must first take place to build visibility, according to a joint study by The CMO Council, BPI Network, Penton, Nerdery and The IoT Institute. Read more »

April 24, 2017 - Microsoft IoT Central, new business support software
Zona Movilidad Staff, Zona Movilidad
A BPI Network study has shown the lack of preparation on the part of most companies when it comes to IoT, and while 52 percent of executives say that IoT will have a major impact on their industry in three years, only 1.5 percent of those at large companies admit that they are implementing tools to get you the performance you need. Read more »

April 21, 2017 - The Week In Review: IoT
Jeff Dorsch, Semiconductor Engineering
The Business Performance Innovation Network reports that a worldwide survey of about 350 executives and interviews with innovation leaders at large enterprises shows that many companies realize the importance of Industrial Internet of Things technology in their future, yet few are prepared to implement IIoT. Read more »

April 21, 2017 - Riding the IoT wave requires smart risk-taking
Carla Rudder, The Enterprisers Project
According to a recent survey from BPI Network Addresses Organizations are not doing enough to prepare for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) and the skills gap from organizations are significant.  Read more »

April 21, 2017 - Executives Encountering Industrial IoT Roadblocks
Pedro Hernandez, Datamation
The Business Performance Innovation Network recently surveyed 350 executives worldwide to examine the state of IIoT readiness in the corporate world. The results show that many businesses are still struggling to take that first step to highly automated, hyper-efficient workplaces. Read more »

April 21, 2017 - Companies 'Get' IoT But Struggle to Implement
Rob Spiegel, DesignNews
According to a study by Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network, many companies are unprepared for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Yet the study results also indicate that most executives at those companies realize that the future of their business depends on it. Read more »

April 21, 2017 - Microsoft targets businesses with new IoT development offering
Colin Gibbs, FireceWireless
Microsoft launched an offering designed to help companies tap the internet of things, but many businesses aren’t ready for the era of ubiquitous connectivity. A Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network study found that while 52 percent of executives at large companies expect the IIoT to have a “significant or major” impact on their industry within three years, only 1.5 percent of them said their companies “have a clear vision with implementation well underway.” Read more »

April 21, 2017 - Infographic: The Road to IIoT Transformation
Michael Alba, Engineering.com
The Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network has released a new report on the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) detailing the results of the BPI Network’s survey on the IIoT initiatives of global business leaders in industries including aerospace, agriculture, automotive, manufacturing and construction. Read more »

April 21, 2017 - A Tale of Two IoT Initiatives: Industry 4.0 vs. the Rest of IoT
Carlos Gonzalez, Machine Design
Recent research conducted by the BPI Network and the CMO Council, in partnership with the IoT Institute and Nerdery, points out that the adoption rate of IoT is slow coming. Their recent study “The Impact of Connectedness on Competitiveness,” which surveyed several companies in the automation industry, found that while 90 percent say IoT is an important area of strategic focus, only 9 percent have begun widespread adoption. Read more »

April 20, 2017 - Surveys show high hopes, deep concerns about IoT
Stephen Lawson, ArnNet
Industrial IoT's big future is starting to become a reality, but many companies still don't think they're ready for it. Most companies don't have what they need to succeed in IoT, with many saying they'll need new technical skills, data integration and analytics capabilities, or even a rethinking of their business model. Read more »

April 20, 2017 - Surveys show high hopes, deep concerns about IoT
Stephen Lawson, TechWorld
Industrial IoT's big future is starting to become a reality, but many companies still don't think they're ready for it. Most companies don't have what they need to succeed in IoT, with many saying they'll need new technical skills, data integration and analytics capabilities, or even a rethinking of their business model. Read more »

April 20, 2017 - Surveys show high hopes, deep concerns about IoT
Stephen Lawson, ComputerWorld
Industrial IoT's big future is starting to become a reality, but many companies still don't think they're ready for it. Most companies don't have what they need to succeed in IoT, with many saying they'll need new technical skills, data integration and analytics capabilities, or even a rethinking of their business model. Read more »

April 20, 2017 - Surveys show high hopes, deep concerns about IoT
Stephen Lawson, Reseller News
Industrial IoT's big future is starting to become a reality, but many companies still don't think they're ready for it. Most companies don't have what they need to succeed in IoT, with many saying they'll need new technical skills, data integration and analytics capabilities, or even a rethinking of their business model. Read more »

April 20, 2017 - More research argues companies are lagging behind in Industrial IoT readiness
Staff, IoT News
Many organizations are still flat-footed when it comes to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) – despite their executives realizing the future of their business depends on it, according to findings from a new report by the Business Performance Innovation Network, titled ‘The Impact of Connectedness on Competitiveness.’ Read more »

April 20, 2017 - Executives: We’re Not Ready for Industrial IoT Yet
Joe McKendrick, RT Insights
Lack of technical skills and analytics capabilities are seen as challenges to Industrial IoT projects although executives anticipate a range of benefits from their industrial IOT efforts.  Read more »

April 20, 2017 - Only 1.5 percent of execs say their organisation has a clear IIoT vision
Sooraj Shah, Internet of Business
Fewer than two percent of executives at large organizations say their companies have a clear vision of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), with implementation well underway, according to a new study by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. Read more »

April 20, 2017 - Only 1.5 percent of execs say their organisation has a clear IIoT vision
Sooraj Shah, Plant Services
Fewer than two percent of executives at large organizations say their companies have a clear vision of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), with implementation well underway, according to a new study by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. Read more »

April 20, 2017 - Many Companies Lagging in Industrial IoT Readiness
Pratibha Nanduri, Read IT Quick
Many companies are unprepared for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), despite the realization by most of their executives that the future of their business depends on it. This insight has been revealed by a new study just released by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. Read more »

April 20, 2017 - Many Companies Lagging in Industrial IOT (IIOT) Readiness
Staff, Data Center Journal
Many companies are unprepared for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), but most executives at those companies realize that the future of their business depends on it, according to a new study just released by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. Read more »

April 19, 2017 - Surveys show high hopes, deep concerns about IoT
Stephen Lawson, IDG
Industrial IoT's big future is starting to become a reality, but many companies still don't think they're ready for it. Most companies don't have what they need to succeed in IoT, with many saying they'll need new technical skills, data integration and analytics capabilities, or even a rethinking of their business model. Read more »

April 19, 2017 - Surveys show high hopes, deep concerns about IoT
Stephen Lawson, PC World
Industrial IoT's big future is starting to become a reality, but many companies still don't think they're ready for it. Most companies don't have what they need to succeed in IoT, with many saying they'll need new technical skills, data integration and analytics capabilities, or even a rethinking of their business model. Read more »

April 19, 2017 - Surveys show high hopes, deep concerns about IoT
Stephen Lawson, CIO
Industrial IoT's big future is starting to become a reality, but many companies still don't think they're ready for it. Most companies don't have what they need to succeed in IoT, with many saying they'll need new technical skills, data integration and analytics capabilities, or even a rethinking of their business model. Read more »

April 19, 2017 - Surveys show high hopes, deep concerns about IoT
Stephen Lawson, NetworkWorld
Industrial IoT's big future is starting to become a reality, but many companies still don't think they're ready for it. Most companies don't have what they need to succeed in IoT, with many saying they'll need new technical skills, data integration and analytics capabilities, or even a rethinking of their business model. Read more »

April 19, 2017 - Surveys show high hopes, deep concerns about IoT
Stephen Lawson, IT World
Industrial IoT's big future is starting to become a reality, but many companies still don't think they're ready for it. Most companies don't have what they need to succeed in IoT, with many saying they'll need new technical skills, data integration and analytics capabilities, or even a rethinking of their business model. Read more »

April 19, 2017 - Companies Lagging In Industrial IoT Readiness: Study
CXOtoday News Desk, CXO Today
Many companies are unprepared for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), but most executives at those companies realize that the future of their business depends on it, according to a new study released by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. Read more »

April 19, 2017 - Industrial IoT brings new requirements, challenges
Jim Fulcher, Supply Chain Expert
Although many companies are unprepared for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), most executives at those companies realize that the future of their business depends on it, according to a new study from the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. Read more »

April 19, 2017 - Why Many Companies Lag In Industrial IoT Readiness
Staff, iCrunch Data
Many companies are unprepared for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), but most executives at those companies realize that the future of their business depends on it, according to a study by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network.   Read more »

April 19, 2017 - Who is ready for the IIoT?
Staff, Smart Cities World
A study by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network predicts smart embrace of operational connectedness will drive competitive advantage and category disruption. Read more »

April 19, 2017 - Businesses are not ready for the Internet of Industrial Objects
Yves Grandmontagne, IT Social
Most executives realize that the future of their business depends on the Industrial Internet of Things, however the majority of their companies are not ready, according to a new study by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. Read more »

April 19, 2017 - IoT Industrial, among the hopes and concern of the CIO
Elibeth Eduardo G., CIO Latin America
Many companies are unprepared for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), even though most executives at those companies realize that the future of their business could depend on it, according to a new study. Read more »

April 19, 2017 - Survey: Global Enterprises Are Not Reay for IIoT
Ashley Smith, Channele2e
Most companies are unprepared for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), even though they acknowledge the future of their business depends on it, according to a new report. Read more »

April 19, 2017 - [Study] Most companies are behind in adopting IIoT solutions
Arthur L, ObjetConnecte
Many companies are not prepared for Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT). Most executives are not aware that the future of their business depends on it, according to a recent study by BPI Network. Read more »

April 18, 2017 - IOT Readiness Remains a Challenge For Many Industrial Supply Chains
Patrick Burnson, Supply Chain Management Review
A new study predicts smart embrace of operational connectedness will drive competitive advantage and category disruption. Read more »

April 18, 2017 - New BPI Report Says Companies Lag in IIoT Readiness
Ken Briodagh, IoT Evolution
Many companies are unprepared for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), according to a new study by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network, though the study indicates that most executives at those companies realize that the future of their business depends on it. Read more »

April 18, 2017 - IoT Time Podcast
Ken Briodagh, IoT Evolution
Enterprises see the value of IoT in the industrial space, however the IIoT is lagging in adoption, according to a new study by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. Read more »

April 18, 2017 - Businesses are unprepared for the Industrial IoT
Ian Barker, Beta News
Many companies are unprepared for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), even though most executives at those companies realize that the future of their business could depend on it. Read more »

April 18, 2017 - IIoT readiness in question, channel can take lead
Jessica Meek, ChannelNomics
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) readiness is in question, providing a need for channel partners, according to the latest research from the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. Read more »

April 18, 2017 - Few firms have coherent plans for the Industrial Internet of Things, survey finds
Paul Gillin, Silicon Angle
Over half of executives at 350 industrial companies said they expect the Industrial Internet of Things to have a significant or major impact on their industry within three years, but barely 2 percent have a clear vision for adoption or large-scale implementations underway, according to a new study. Read more »

April 18, 2017 - Most businesses aren't ready for the Industrial IoT: report
Colin Gibbs, FierceWireless
Executives around the world are expecting big things from the industrial internet of things (IIoT), according to a report released today by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network but most of them aren’t ready for it. Read more »

April 18, 2017 - IoT held back by skills gap, say a third of execs
Sooraj Shah, Internet of Business
A new study from the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network found that the majority of large global companies expected the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to significantly impact business performance and competitiveness over the next three years, however executives warned that making the transformation would require new skills and management thinking. Read more »

April 18, 2017 - Report: Companies Are Lagging In Industrial IoT Readiness
Staff, IoT Do
Many companies are unprepared for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), but most executives at those companies realize that the future of their business depends on it, according to a new study just released by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. Read more »

April 18, 2017 - Businesses are unprepared for the Industrial IoT
Ian Barker, Tech News
Many companies are unprepared for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), even though most executives at those companies realize that the future of their business could depend on it, according to a new study from the Business Performance Innovation Network. Read more »

April 18, 2017 - Many Companies Lagging In Industrial IoT Readiness
Staff, World News
Many companies are unprepared for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), but most executives at those companies realize that the future of their business depends on it, according to a new study just released by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. Read more »

April 18, 2017 - Many Companies Lagging In Industrial IoT Readiness
Staff, TMC Net
Many companies are unprepared for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), but most executives at those companies realize that the future of their business depends on it, according to a new study just released by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. Read more »

April 18, 2017 - Businesses are unprepared for the Industrial IoT
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April 18, 2017 - IOT Readiness Remains a Challenge For Many Industrial Supply Chains
Staff, iChainnel
A majority of executives at large global companies expect the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to significantly impact business performance and competitiveness over the next three years, according to a new study just released by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. Read more »

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Facts & Stats

General Electric predicts investment in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is expected to top $60 trillion during the next 15 years. (Source)

Bain predicts that by 2020 annual revenues could exceed $470B for the IoT vendors selling the hardware, software and comprehensive solutions. (Source)

McKinsey estimates the total IoT market size in 2015 was up to $900M, growing to $3.7B in 2020 attaining a 32.6% CAGR. (Source)

The global Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) market is poised to grow at CAGR of over 10% during 2015-2020. (Source)

With the rising usage of IoT, this is reportedly expected to increase by as much as eight times to over 260 Exabytes (260 billion Gigabytes) in 2018, generating the highest cloud data traffic growth in the world. (Source)

90% of respondents to a recent World Economic Forum survey admitted they don't fully understand the business models and long-term implications of the IIoT. (Source)

The number of cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) connections in industrial automation applications is predicted to grow at a CAR of 23.2%—from 2.5 million connections at the end of 2013 to 7.1 million connections by 2018. (Source)

The Industrial Controls and Factory Automation market is projected to reach $301.9 billion by 2020. (Source)

Research indicates that the use of IoT and M2M technology in industrial automation systems will increase by 25 percent over the next three years. (Source)

The top challenges in manufacturing span people, processes, and technology. (Source)

Still in the early adopter phase, 34% of companies are currently investing or planning on investing in IIoT technologies over the next year. (Source)

47% of manufacturing companies do not expect to invest in IoT technologies in the foreseeable future. (Source)

19% of manufacturing companies do not expect to invest in IoT technologies in the next 12 months (Source)

15% of manufacturing companies expect to start investing in IoT technologies in the next 12 months but are still establishing a budget. (Source)

9% of manufacturing companies have made significant investments in the IoT and expect it to increase in the future. (Source)

7% of manufacturing companies have established a budget for IoT technology investment in the next 12 months. (Source)

47% of the industrial market does not plan on investing in IoT in the foreseeable future and 44% of that market does not understand or know about the IoT. (Source)

21% of manufacturing companies have interest in IoT but are still investigating the impact. (Source)

16% of manufacturing companies understand/are aware of IoT but see no impact at this time. (Source)

Only 4% of manufacturing companies have customer demands are causing them to start to invest in IoT technologies (Source)

9% of manufacturing companies are rapidly pursuing IoT opportunities either for operations, for customers, or both. (Source)

6% of manufacturing companies see value to our operations and have started to invest in IoT technologies. (Source)

By 2030, the Industrial Internet of Things could be worth (US dollars) $7.1 trillion to the United States, $1.8 trillion to China, $700 billion to Germany, and $531 billion to the United Kingdom. (Source)

With IIoT-enhancing measures in place, China could see its cumulative GDP rise by US$1.8 trillion by 2030, raising its GDP in 2030 by 1.3 percent over trend projections. (Source)

73 percent of businesses have yet to make concrete progress with IIoT. Only 7 percent have developed a comprehensive strategy. (Source)

87 percent of business leaders believe that the IIoT will result in the net creation of jobs (Source)

According to a survey by Accenture and GE, 73 percent of companies are already investing more than 20 percent of their overall technology budget on big data analytics. (Source)

In a Accenture surveyed with more than 1,400 C-suite decision makers 84% believe their organizations have the capability to create new, service-based income streams from the IIoT. 73% confess that their companies have yet to make any concrete progress and 7% have developed a comprehensive strategy with investments to match.  (Source)

In a Accenture survey of over 1,400 C-suite decision makers, 96% of CEOs and executives expressed that the senior leadership in their organizations grasp at least something of the nature of the IIoT. But 38% say their leaders have completely understood it. (Source)

Interoperability and security are identified as the greatest hurdles to progress by 2/3 of those companies actively pursuing IIoT initiatives, according to a survey by Accenture, the World Economic Forum and the Industrial Internet Consortium. (Source)

94% of  executives believe that the increasing use of smart products and robotics will change the required skill and job mix in the workforce of the future. (Source)

IoE could enable manufacturers to generate $3.88 trillion of value through a combination of increased revenues and lower costs over the next 10 years (Source)

General Electric has predicted that the Industrial Internet could increase global GDP by $10 trillion to $15 trillion over the next 20 years (Source)

Gartner anticipates the market for Industrial Internent of Thing to be $309 billion with additional revenue for suppliers of connected devices and associated services by 2020. (Source)

For the IIoT market, Gartner has forecast $1.9 trillion in cost savings, improved productivity, and other factors associated with connected devices and services. (Source)

70% of manufacturing executives are focusing on plant-floor data initiatives to drive operational and business excellence, faster time to market, and immediate access to data from machines on the factory floor. (Source)

By 2025, the industrial automation sector will account for nearly three-fourths of all connected devices. (Source)

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