July 2021

IntelliBytes

The Criticality & Complexity of Real-Time Data Analysis in Controlled Environments

Given the pace of change today, there is a pressing need to fast-track digital transformation journeys to drive innovation and create new value for all stakeholders. The more complex the operating environment is, the more effort needs to be put in to transform it to their advantage. For organizations in the intelligent buildings, manufacturing, healthcare, or transportation sectors, transformation is particularly challenging because of the presence of controlled environments. The complexity of real-time data analysis Industrial and building automation companies that work with IoT applications and other intelligent technologies need to be able to carry out detailed micro-analysis of their environments across data centers, warehouses, retail outlets, and more. But despite the pressing need for real-time data analysis, they are not able to deliver the intended results because their existing macro-level environment monitoring devices are not adequate for environmentally controlled spaces. Not only do these devices lack modern analytics capabilities, but they also do not use configurable gateways or cloud platforms that can help unearth deep insight into business operations. Lack of such insight means organizations end up having little or no understanding of different aspects of their controlled environments such as temperature, pressure, air quality, and humidity. This often leads to poor or inaccurate decisions being taken on the ambient environment, which can not only disrupt business operations but also put the workplace at risk of a disaster and the workforce at risk of injury. For instance, in large environmentally-controlled data centers which house thousands of servers, real-time data analysis is extremely crucial. Operators need to have high level of expertise in fix (or prevent issues) to maintain uptime as per SLAs while also minimizing disruptions. But without the right tools in place, they do not have the capacity to address these issues. Lack of insights into operations and little or no way to correlate issues makes it impossible for them to understand the impact they can have on the overall performance and availability of services. Similarly, in cold storage logistics, companies need to be able to deliver perishable food and medical products in the best condition possible. Yet, due to the constantly changing regulations and the volatile nature of the industry, in the absence of the right analytics, most companies end up wasting goods that amount to billions of dollars in losses. These issues arise mainly due to an inability to maintain temperature, faulty equipment, mishandling, inadequate packaging, and more. For blood banks, refrigerated warehouses, and cold storage rooms, these issues can result in far-reaching consequences. Monitoring cold storage logistics via real-time data analytics provides them with more granular insight into what’s exactly happens in their cold chain, that eventually leads to devising better strategies to run more effective cold chains. The criticality of real-time analysis Business decisions that are taken in controlled environments need to be extremely accurate and precise. Therefore, organizations must plan to invest in modern tools and technologies that allow them to maintain regulated environmental factors to meet operational needs.  Here’s why real-time data analysis is critical in controlled environments: The real success of intelligent buildings stems from their ability to offer an advanced level of insight and control – which is only possible through real-time data analysis. The right data analytics systems can not only pave the way for more efficient operations, but they can also help in optimizing resource management, enabling better space utilization, as well as greater productivity. Using smart devices, analytics, sensors, and the cloud, can also help optimize energy requirements – a key priority for businesses to keep up with the green wave. At Intellore, we believe in transforming the foundations of intelligent buildings. Therefore, we offer a range of data analytics services to deliver new levels of insight and control, so you can get the most out of your controlled environments.

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How To Evaluate an Embedded Product Design and Development Company?

Today, a lot of research and development happens in the field of embedded products and their design. It is no wonder that the global embedded systems market is expected to be worth over USD 116.2 billion by 2025. The rising demand for new digital experiences that blur the line between software and hardware is the key factor behind the growth of embedded systems. As more businesses explore the possibilities of leveraging embedded product capabilities, the number of organizations offering embedded product design and development services has also increased exponentially. But then comes the challenge – how to evaluate an embedded product design and development company? From the vast number of providers available, it is important to partner and invest in the right candidate. But most businesses face difficulties in qualifying an option for their product development. Here are 5 criteria that businesses can use to pick the right embedded product design and development company for building their ambitious offering: Knowledgeable Domain Expertise Embedded systems find use cases in most domains. Your business needs to first finalize on the area or target customer domain where your embedded offering will be put to use. Then the next step is to evaluate the expertise level of service providers in that particular niche or domain. For example, if you are on the journey to build an embedded healthcare product, it is highly advisable to pick a partner that has built similar products for companies in the healthcare space or has expertise in building embedded solutions for a different niche in healthcare. This will ensure that the final product being built is compliant with unique demands from regulators and empowers successful customer experience metrics in your domain. Integrated Hardware and Software Experience Embedded product design and development is successful when there is the right balance of software and hardware intelligence that collaborates well within the operational ecosystem to deliver amazing customer experiences. When evaluating a partner company for building your ambitious embedded offering, there should be a clear understanding of how equipped they are from a hardware and software perspective. The partnering company needs to have specialized software tools for designing functionality, reliable and quality certified hardware components with handling and management expertise, trained or certified professionals to build the collaborative experience, follow recognized protocols and policies in embedded architecture, and so on. Proven Track Record One of the best and most important facets of evaluating a partner for embedded product design and development is to verify their credentials through proven past engagements. Request for references and portfolio of their work, research and seek recommendations from their past customers especially those operating in similar or related domains, and verify their work schedules, processes, and policies through comparing with internationally recognized standards. Innovative Outreach Not all businesses may have an end-to-end vision about their embedded offering. This results in gaps in product journeys wherein competitors with more forward-thinking approaches can win customers. To counter this, businesses can turn to partners who have established credentials for innovation. An example could be a dedicated R&D practice or COE from the partner that helps identify more use cases, recommends new features, and leverages more innovative hardware or software tools and architecture, etc., to build more appealing end-user experiences. A partner that can bring innovation to the heart of your embedded product design and development initiative is always a higher priority than those that lag in innovation capabilities. Sustainable Development Approach The key to the longevity of your embedded offering in the market doesn’t always lie in the celebrated feature list, but in how well it is able to sustain in dynamic market conditions. There is a need to constantly adapt to changing consumer demands, integrate newer technology in both hardware and software as they evolve, and accommodate newer use cases for as long as possible with minimal investment. This requires designing and building a product that has a sustainable architecture that can be flexibly extended or enhanced to meet new demands in the future. To achieve this, the partner you choose needs to have experience in architecting embedded products from scratch, envision their progression journey, and build a roadmap that can easily accommodate changes over time. Designing and developing an embedded product for today’s digital economy requires talent, technology, and the right vision. Bringing together these facets on their own will be a daunting task for businesses but they can always partner with vendors who excel in these areas. By evaluating their credibility using the five criteria we have outlined, businesses can kickstart their ambitious move into the embedded product development space, and can guarantee results in the fastest time frame possible.

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