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Overcoming Local Hardware Constraints Via the Cloud

By nature, autonomous cars amplify cybersecurity stakes. If hackers compromise a self-driving car’s internal computing network, its safety critical components

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Funneling Funds into the Cloud

Venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) have focused their sights – and their wallets – on the cloud-native development

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Digital Twins Get a Leg Up with Other Technologies

Engineering organizations are investing their time and resources looking into a variety of technologies to streamline the product development process

Reactions from Honeywell Connect 2023

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) welcomed more than 200 customers, partners, industry analysts, and media members to this year’s Honeywell Connect conference,

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PTC & Pure-systems: Enabling Efficient Agile Engineering

On October 4th of 2023, PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) announced the acquisition of Germany-based pure-systems, a leading vendor of product line

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Palm Reading at the Checkout – Decoding Amazon One

With the newest frictionless technology, people can make payments, enter venues, and identify themselves with just their bare hand. Amazon

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The New Reality of Employee Training: Virtual Reality

For years, industries have been plagued by inefficient onboarding, training, and knowledge transfer. Traditional training methods have proven to be

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SBOMs & the Shifting IoT Regulatory Landscape

Cybersecurity concerns loom over the increasingly targeted healthcare sector and other connected industries. Attacks can cost health networks millions of

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Arm Reinvigorates IPOs, Embedded Market a Pillar of Value

Arm (NASDAQ: ARM) launched its IPO on Thursday (September 14th) with an initial price of $51, opened trading at $56.10,

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US Parcel Delivery Volumes Drop, Forcing E-Commerce and Delivery Leaders to Re-strategize

Parcel shipping leaders FedEx and UPS have had to temper volume expectations for 2023 after a drop in Q2 revenues.

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The Cyber Trust Mark: Furthering IoT Security Initiatives

On July 18th, the White House announced the rollout of a new program targeting IoT device security. Under this new

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August Starts with a Bang & a Thud – Key Takeaways from Q2 Earnings Calls (CGNX & ZBRA)

Earnings season is in full flow and the VDC team has been tracking results from several leading market players across

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For Better Care, Hospital at Home Programs Will Rely on Mobile Technology

Hospital at Home has presented a solution to capacity and patient experience challenges that have plagued the healthcare industry in

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US & China Battle in Drone & Semiconductor Market

On July 4th, the US announced its plans to restrict Chinese companies from accessing cloud computing services like Amazon and

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Li-Fi: A Revolutionary Development in the Future of Enterprise Connectivity

As enterprises look to enhance operational efficiencies and tap into emerging technologies such as automation and artificial intelligence, the role

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New Connectivity Solutions Bring African Nations One Step Closer to 4IR

As connectivity improves throughout the regions of Africa, there is immense potential for enterprise growth. The African continent, whose population

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Apple’s Vision Pro Primes the Market for a Paradigm Shift

Apple finally entered the extended reality space this week with the debut of the Vision Pro. Investment in the XR

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Athonet Acquisition by HPE Inc. Signals Continued Development of Private Wireless Market Ecosystem

Just before the start of Mobile World Congress Barcelona in late February, HPE Inc. announced the planned acquisition of Athonet,

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The Private Networks Global Forum Recap

On Tuesday, RCR Wireless News hosted the much-anticipated Private Networks Global Forum, in which industry voices came together online to

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LiveWorx 2023: A Cloud-Native Future

During his keynote speech at LiveWorx 2023, PTC (NASDAQ:PTC) CEO Jim Heppelmann emphasized the company’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) strategy, laying a

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PTC LiveWorx: Unlocking Value Through Service Lifecycle Management

This week, PTC hosted its LiveWorx event, a trade show and convention focusing on digital transformation and product lifecycle innovation,

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As Recession Looms, Enterprise Leaders Face Difficult Decisions

Amid speculation that the US will default on its debt by as early as June 1st, leaders across industries are

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Key Factors Fueling PKI M&A

Public key infrastructure (PKI) has long played a critical role in the security of the Internet. With the rise of

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MediaTek Connects with New Markets

Last week, MediaTek hosted its annual Analyst Day event in Austin, TX to discuss the company’s key growth areas and

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About Mitch

Mitch Solomon

President

Mitch has spent years supporting senior leaders of operational and industrial technology companies as well as private equity investors that participate in the space.  He is an active member of the Technology and Innovation Council at Graham Partners, a leading industrial technology focused private equity firm, and serves on the advisory boards of OptConnect (a top IoT connectivity provider) and DecisionPoint (a rapidly growing operational technology systems integrator).  Mitch has worked closely with a wide range of industrial technology clients on a diverse array of growth opportunities and challenges including applications of AI, c-suite recruiting, strategic planning, new market identification and entry, product strategy, competitive positioning, revenue retention, value proposition identification and messaging, sales strategy and execution, and board presentations. Mitch holds a BA from Northwestern University and an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.