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New insights that are revealed through better data access can help you reduce bottlenecks, implement demand-based decisions, and improve maintenance. Greater digitization can help you reduce downtime and improve profitability. Digital twins, for example, can be used to optimize machine designs or test production changes before you implement them. Connected products or services can create entirely new revenue streams.

The technologies that are required for digital transformation exist already. Learn more about how they can reshape your connected enterprise.

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Early adopters of Digital Thread methodology are surging ahead in productivity and innovation.

How? Harnessing the Digital Thread enables seamless data flow throughout the organization, which leads to improvements and benefits throughout the entire operation.

Imagine collaborating in real time across the value chain, validating new lines and processes virtually, simplifying data science and increasing your manufacturing flexibility. Stop imagining and make the Digital Thread your new reality.

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Many organizations are already making The Connected Enterprise a reality. They converge networks to create a common production platform, and gain unprecedented access to data. They see real business results, that include:

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Put the Industrial Internet of Things to work for you. Integrated automation and information open the door to new productivity-enhancing innovations that include self-aware equipment and collaborative robots.

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Wastewater companies that use an integrated control and visualization system can expect reductions in design time. They can also experience enhanced process control with advanced networking and diagnostic capabilities. Increased access to process data offers better preventive and predictive maintenance.

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