High Value Use Cases For Mobile Apps In Industrial Operations And Asset Management

19 Apr, 2022

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Executive Summary

Industrial mobile apps are becoming increasingly prevalent in industrial operations and asset management. Verdantix data indicate that a shift in appetite has occurred over the last three years towards the use and deployment of mobile apps at industrial firms. To learn more about how the market has changed – and importantly, is anticipated to develop – Verdantix spoke with senior executives across both vendors and customers of industrial mobile apps. This report highlights the current landscape, drivers and barriers, high value use cases and advice for customers regarding mobile app implementation specifically for industrial operations and asset management.
Industrial Mobile Apps Are Becoming Increasingly Important In Industrial Operations 
Mobile Apps Have Become A Staple In Industrial Operations
Multiple Factors Drive Demand For Mobile Apps 
High Value Use Cases For Mobile Apps For Operations And Asset Management 
Industrial Firms Must Review Five Key Considerations For Successful Mobile App Implementation 
Figure 1. Industrial Mobile App Technology Adoption Curve 
Figure 2. Growing Importance Of Industrial Mobile Apps 
Figure 3. Adoption Rate Of Industrial Mobile Apps 
Figure 4. High Value Use Cases Of Industrial Mobile Apps 

About the Authors

Joe Lamming

Joe Lamming

Senior Analyst

Joe is a Senior Analyst and Technical Lead at Verdantix, specializing in AI-first platforms and applications and data management. Combining hands-on development of software an...

Malavika Tohani

Malavika Tohani

Research Director

Malavika is a Research Director at Verdantix, guiding research that explores how digital technologies and services are reshaping industrial operations to become safer, more ef...

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Thomas Weald

Thomas Weald

Analyst

Thomas is an analyst in the Verdantix Operational Excellence practice. His research agenda focusses on technologies that aid in the transition to remote operations such as dro...

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