Intelligent Device Integration: Why Now?

With several factors converging, now is the time for the widespread adoption of sensor technologies and two-way wireless communications. As with any trend poised for take-off, some clear examples of the business value of mobility and sensors can already be found across a number of industries:

• Falling costs of technology: Sensor and wireless costs are cheaper than ever, and with expanded connectivity and coverage capabilities, getting data on the move is becoming easier and more affordable.
  
  
• Advances in technology: The adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID), new types of sensors and sensor networks and new technologies that support broader ubiquitous wireless, along with software enabling enterprise integration, business intelligence and Web services, are broadening the scope and precision of what can be sensed and monitored cost-effectively.
  
  
• Solid business cases for improved visibility: With consumers and organizations seeking more personalized attention and transactions, the business case for enabling improved visibility into operations, products and services is obvious. However, organizations still need to balance better visibility against the cost of both the technology and the infrastructure required. As those costs start to come down, the case for improved visibility will start to become obvious.

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• The emerging trend of mobility and sensors offers organizations unprecedented visibility into and management of equipment, products and interactions.
  
  
• Find out how Accenture has helped organizations use intelligent device architecture to progress toward high performance.
  
  
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