Tech Roadmap: Technologies For Remote Industrial Operations
Thomas Weald
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Executive Summary
This Tech Roadmap report clarifies the business value, pace of innovation and maturity of 28 technologies for remote industrial operations. Verdantix conducted a fact-based assessment of the maturity, innovation, future prospects and business value of each solution. Operations and plant managers responsible for selecting technologies for remote industrial operations should use this report to identify the technologies that can add value to their operations. Technology buyers can use the Tech Roadmap methodology to identify new technologies for pilot projects and also to develop technology strategy plans. Risk averse firms should focus on the potential of technologies with proven business value which are in the growth or maturity phases of the technology lifecycle. Innovators and early adopters should take note of launch phase technologies.Introducing Tech Roadmap Analysis
Key Questions Answered By Tech Roadmap Analysis
Tech Roadmap Analysis Aligns With Remote Industrial Operations
Tech Roadmap For Remote Industrial Operations
Defining The Market For Remote Industrial Operations
Methodology Overview
Identifying The Five Market Phases Of Technology Maturity
Three Technology Life Cycles Differentiate Business Value
Technology Adoption And Success Influence Positioning
Pace Of Innovation Determines The Time To The Next Life Cycle Phase
Remote Industrial Operations Technology In Phase 1: Research And Development
1.1 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Internet
1.2 Blockchain For Industry
Remote Industrial Operations Technology In Phase 2: Launch
2.1 Autonomous Vehicles For Industrial Use
2.2 Computer Vision
2.3 Video Analytics
2.4 Prescriptive Analytics
2.5 Industrial Internet Of Things (IIoT) Platforms
2.6 Digital Twins For Industrial Facilities
2.7 Simultaneous Localization And Mapping Software
2.8 Industrial Wearables For Lone Worker Tracking
2.9 Augmented Reality Solutions For Remote Assistance
2.10 Industrial Wearables For Hazardous Environment Monitoring
2.11 Virtual Reality For Operator Training
Remote Industrial Operations Technology In Phase 3: Growth
3.1 Predictive Asset Failure Analytics
3.2 IIoT Sensors For Asset Condition Monitoring
3.3 Remote Operations Command And Control Centre
3.4 Industrial Workforce Management Software
3.5 Robots For Manufacturing
3.6 Control Of Work Software
3.7 IoT Asset Tracking Solutions
3.8 Inspection Drones
3.9 Mobile Apps For Operations And Maintenance
3.10 Field Service Management Software
3.11 RFID Asset Tracking Solutions
Remote Industrial Operations Technology In Phase 4: Maturity
4.1 Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition
4.2 Distributed Control System
4.3 EAM Software
4.4 Fault Detection And Diagnostics Software
About the Authors
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...
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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