Industrial Automation & Sensors

Digitalization and the IoT 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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OT & XIoT Cybersecurity Software & Services

Industrial organizations are placing greater urgency on securing operational technology (OT) environments, where a breach can lead to catastrophic consequences […]

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 […]

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2025 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, […]

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NFL Roundup: Zebra Technologies Makes a Big Play in Pro Sports with Embedded Sensors in Jerseys

With the 2015 NFL season underway, coaches, analysts, and fantasy football fans are hungry for the latest and most accurate […]

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Chipotle and the Rising Importance of Traceability in the Food Industry Supply Chain

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. an immensely popular and highly successful quick service restaurant chain serving build-your-own burritos, tacos and bowls, […]

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Blockchain Goes Mainstream with the Announcement of the IBM Blockchain

To tackle the challenges of data management and security in the supply chain and address new regulations surrounding centralized interoperable […]

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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.