IoT Services

These business imperatives can very well be enabled by SMAC and would be driving deconstruction of suite-centric ERP based strategy into loosely coupled business applications. These applications are delivering specific business value, built on different platforms and are integrated as needed. Mobile technology is providing the next level of user experience, which in turn is helping address traditional adoption challenges. Cloud computing is enabling new delivery models and frequent updates to functionality. Analytics is being embedded in every business application. These evolutions are driving a shift from architectural coherence and rigid integrations to domain relevance, functional innovation, leverage of specific platforms, ease of use and agility. 

  • Traditional business and resource planning systems of a professional services company should be enhanced to integrate strategic partners
  • Production forecasting and planning models should be updated to incorporate trends reflected on social media, in addition to their usual basis of time series analysis
  • Information about machine downtime at a critical supplier should be communicated to the OEM in real-time through machine-to- machine communication, analyzed for risk on schedule, and action should be suggested / triggered automatically to route work to an supplier
  • Organizations should actively explore MOOCs platforms for adaptive learning and development
  • LinkedIn acquiring Lynda.com for better definition, building and assessment of skills and competencies
  • Cloud based applications like Workday are gaining popularity and starting to challenge on-premise ERP systems 
  • Should costing methods of mechanical parts should be augmented by procurement analytics on supplier performance, risk and alternative costs
  • Information on legal and compliance risk for business revenue should be modeled, evaluated and tracked as part of live executive dashboards - rather than residing statically in contract documents and being highlighted only in audit reports