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Industrial Automation & Sensors

Digitalization and the IIoT have enabled manufacturers to dramatically increase profitability by realizing unprecedented levels of production efficiency and flexibility, supply chain control, and worker safety.

Fueled by the increasing maturity of analytics solutions and advances in cloud- and cognitive-computing, Industry 4.0 is forcing automation technology suppliers to adapt to manufacturers’ evolving product selection, deployment, and management requirements. VDC’s multi-decade coverage of key automation technology markets―including sensors, data acquisition solutions, control platforms, networking, and OT security― provides our clients with unparalleled insight into the changing needs of the global process and manufacturing markets.

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IoT, Embedded & Industrial Technology Predictions

Edge development and deployment demands are rapidly evolving. Adapting to these trends is critical to building, securing, and scaling the

Edge development and deployment demands are rapidly evolving. Adapting to these trends is critical to building, securing, and scaling the next generation of embedded and industrial systems. At the edge, success now depends on deployability and lifecycle control. DDR4 shortages are forcing redesigns, customizable silicon is going...
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Industrial Edge Management Solutions

Industrial Edge Management Solutions

As industrial enterprises accelerate AI-driven edge deployments, Industrial Edge Management Solutions have become the critical control layer of digital transformation,

As industrial enterprises accelerate AI-driven edge deployments, Industrial Edge Management Solutions have become the critical control layer of digital transformation, delivering unified orchestration, robust security, and real-time visibility across distributed industrial environments. VDC's research program provides in-depth analysis of market dynamics, competitive strategies, and growth opportunities. Featuring...
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The Global Market for Industrial Networking

The Global Market for Industrial Networking

The global industrial networking technologies market is projected to surpass $5.8B by 2029, driven by rapid adoption of 5G, Wi-Fi

The global industrial networking technologies market is projected to surpass $5.8B by 2029, driven by rapid adoption of 5G, Wi-Fi 7, OT/IT convergence, interoperability, and cybersecurity. Leading vendors such as Belden, Cisco, HMS, and Siemens are shaping the competitive landscape, while high-growth sectors including semiconductors, energy, and...
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ServiceNow’s Armis Acquisition Signals the Next Phase of OT and XIoT Cybersecurity

ServiceNow’s announced acquisition of Armis marks a significant moment in the evolution of the OT and extended IoT (XIoT) cybersecurity

ServiceNow’s announced acquisition of Armis marks a significant moment in the evolution of the OT and extended IoT (XIoT) cybersecurity market. While acquisitions of OT security specialists have become more common, this deal stands out for what it signals about enterprise cybersecurity priorities and the growing centrality...
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Industrial Edge Management Scaling AI & Orchestration at the Edge

The industrial edge is quickly becoming the heart of digital transformation. Across factories, utilities, and logistics networks, organizations are turning

The industrial edge is quickly becoming the heart of digital transformation. Across factories, utilities, and logistics networks, organizations are turning to AI-powered edge systems, devices, and applications to act on data as it is created. The goal is straightforward: make operations faster, smarter, and more adaptable.As information technology (IT) and operational technology...
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OT and XIoT Cybersecurity Solutions: Securing the Future of Connected Systems

As IT, OT, and IoT systems converge, a new era of connected operations is taking shape. The Extended Internet of Things (XIoT) now links

As IT, OT, and IoT systems converge, a new era of connected operations is taking shape. The Extended Internet of Things (XIoT) now links everything from factory floors and smart grids to medical devices and vehicles, driving unprecedented efficiency and innovation. But this connectivity also brings considerable risk. Once-isolated systems are...
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About Mitch

Mitch Solomon

President

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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.