Jim Brown

Jim Brown is the President of Digital Innovation Research for independent research firm Tech-Clarity. Jim is actively researching the impact of digital transformation and technology convergence in manufacturing. His research analyzes the business value available from new initiatives and technologies including cloud computing, advanced analytics, product innovation platforms, service transformation, augmented reality, the digital twin, and the digital thread.

Low-code: The best “new” technology breakthrough

Low-code: The best “new” technology breakthrough

May 13, 2021
Digital transformation gaps Digital transformation is creating new value for manufacturers. The digital revolution, whether under the banner of Industry...
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Low-code agility for IoT profitability

Low-code agility for IoT profitability

April 21, 2021
Digital transformation creates opportunities Today’s digital revolution is creating new opportunities for industrial companies. New business strategies powered by digital...
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Are your competitors out-innovating you?

Are your competitors out-innovating you?

March 11, 2020
Winning at innovation requires process Product innovation requires inspiration and a conducive culture to flourish. It is also heavily reliant...
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The subtle shift to “why not cloud?”

The subtle shift to “why not cloud?”

April 1, 2019
  Why use the cloud? Traditionally, manufacturers asked us why they should consider using engineering software on the cloud. They were comfortable with software on their desktops or on their...
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The Analytics Opportunity for Food and Beverage in the Digital Age

The Analytics Opportunity for Food and Beverage in the Digital Age

October 23, 2017
Digitalization Overview My overview post, Surviving the New Competitive Landscape in Food and Beverage, shares the need for companies to digitalize to compete in today’s rapidly evolving market. Th...
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Producing Food and Beverages in the Digital Age

Producing Food and Beverages in the Digital Age

October 3, 2017
Digitalization Overview My earlier post, Surviving the New Competitive Landscape in Food and Beverage, introduces the need for companies to leverage digitalization to compete in today’s rapidly evo...
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Food and Beverage R&D Enters the Digital Age

Food and Beverage R&D Enters the Digital Age

September 8, 2017
Digitalization Overview My prior post, Surviving the New Competitive Landscape in Food and Beverage, explains that consumer goods companies need to leverage digitalization to compete in today’s rap...
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Surviving the New Competitive Landscape in Food and Beverage

Surviving the New Competitive Landscape in Food and Beverage

August 22, 2017
The Competitive Landscape is Changing Things are changing rapidly in the Food and Beverage industry.Today’s leaders are facing new pressure as markets evolve to a more global, omnichannel en...
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Moving Product Innovation and Engineering to the Cloud – What’s Your Plan?

Moving Product Innovation and Engineering to the Cloud – What’s Your Plan?

October 5, 2016
Moving Product Innovation and Engineering to the Cloud – What’s Your Plan? by Jim Brown, President, Tech-Clarity The Cloud is Calling The cloud holds a lot of promise to help manufactu...
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