Jean-Philippe Richard-Charman
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When machines talk, organizations become more sustainable
Co-authored by Sabrina Bohr, Senior Director Customer Advocacy Marketing From reducing waste to improving energy efficiency, IoT is helping organizations become more sustainable and environmentally friendly. With IoT, organizations are enabled to monitor, measure, and optimize their operations in real-time, resulting in waste reduction, improving efficiency, and the lowering of their carbon footprint. Software AG helps customers across industries in… -
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From Things to Services: How IoT and EaaS are Shaping a Greener Future
In a world where organizations are trying to create more value with their products and services, one thing to consider when looking for smarter equipment, is the shifting of business models. Equipment-as-a-Service (EaaS), also known as Product-as-a-Service, Machine-as-a-Service, and in some cases, Servitization, combines equipment and services into a single package. This involves renting or leasing out machinery to end… -
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Predict, Test, and Succeed with IoT Digital Twins
Forward-thinking equipment and machinery manufacturers realize that digital twins provide a unique opportunity to enhance the overall user experience and drive customer satisfaction while helping hit performance and sustainability targets. A digital twin is a dynamic virtual representation of a real-world entity or system. "The software object or model mirrors a unique physical object, process, organization, person or other abstraction,"… -
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The Importance of Performance Management in Sustainability — an IoT Use Case
Performance management and IoT go hand in hand, but how do they relate to sustainability? How can performance management impact an organization's sustainability initiatives in a positive way, and increase energy efficiency? Well, to begin, performance management addresses issues in real-time. This enables equipment makers to ensure that their equipment is reliable, increases customer satisfaction and retention, and lowers overall… -
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Smart Field Services: An IoT Use Case for Positive Sustainability Impact
As you look to become more sustainability oriented and use IoT as that enabler, have you considered the deployment of smart field services? Other than improving productivity, reducing downtime, and turning data from connected "things" into predictive actions and new business initiatives, smart field services leads to the reduction of waste through optimized field service operations, with the potential to… -
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Reflections on COP27 and IoT Sustainability
The end of year holidays provide a great opportunity both to connect with loved ones and reflect on the events of the past year. With the 2022 festive period behind us, I'd like to share my thoughts on a notable event that I've been considering: COP27 (27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework on Climate Change). Why?… -
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Complementing your IoT Journey with Sustainability
"Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do but doesn't get you anywhere." Ryan Reynolds in Van Wilder Worry. We all worry about the state of our planet and although this cheesy quote from an early 2000's teen comedy featuring Ryan Reynolds is indeed corny, it rings true to all things in life, especially sustainability. If… -
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IoT, enabling sustainability for a circular economy
IoT is a key enabler of sustainability and is essential to establishing a circular economy. As the world becomes increasingly digitized, and more focused on creating good throughout improved and sustainable practices, the time to act is now... if you haven't already that is... IoT (Internet of Things) solutions are used globally to support a more sustainable future by connecting… -
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Make revenue more resilient with smart, connected products
This post was updated on March 17, 2023. Manufacturers are feeling pressure to deliver new products and capabilities faster than ever. Connected products are the solution. By delivering products that are intelligent and connected, manufacturers can build a brighter future and a more sustainable future. Beat the competition by delivering a better customer experience, while creating totally new sources of…
