In our latest blog post here on the blog, we talked about the 10 main technology trends for your company in 2023, with the use of cloud platforms suited to the sector being one of them. Aiming to deepen this topic, we bring more details about cloud trends for 2023 in the industrial sector, addressing aspects of technology and project management. Enjoy your reading!

By 2027, more than 50% of companies will use cloud solutions to accelerate their business initiatives, according to a Gartner study.

Cloud solutions suited to a specific sector, such as the industrial sector, for example, create value for companies by incorporating cloud services, traditionally acquired separately, into pre-integrated solutions that guarantee customization for demands related to that specific sector.

In other words, cloud platforms suited to a specific sector allow a shift from generic solutions to platforms designed to meet the specifics of that market segment.

Such solutions combine software, platforms and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) with personalized and sector-specific functionalities that can more easily adapt to the reality of each market segment. Companies can use the business resources of sector cloud platforms as building blocks to compose exclusive and differentiated digital initiatives. Such composability provides agility, innovation and reduced time to market, for example.

From a temporal perspective, the health crisis of recent years has increased production costs in several sectors, including the industrial sector, since there was a shortage of raw materials, low industrial production and difficulties with logistics chains. In a scenario of uncertainty where cost containment and high competitiveness are crucial factors for your business success, being adherent to Industry 4.0 innovations puts you ahead of your competitors.

What is Industry 4.0?

Industry 4.0, also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, represents an industry where a series of automation practices are used. In this context, the industry begins to interact with artificial intelligence tools, Internet of Things linked to cloud computing services with the aim of automating processes, increasing productivity and reducing costs.

How to use cloud services to boost productivity in the industry?

IoT and data ingestion

• Data that was manually captured can be automatically transmitted by machines. With data collection, it is possible to create a cloud infrastructure capable of processing this data and generating valuable insights and reports for the business team.

Network and storage

• Create cloud data repositories that can be accessed by engineers and designers, ensuring information centralization following information security guidelines.

Intelligent MRO managementÔÇì

• With data analysis and cloud infrastructure, carry out better MRO management, ensuring the best use of parts for maintenance, repair and operations.

Efficient Supply Chain

• Deploy cloud services for better visibility and traceability of your supply chain. Reduce risks and increase predictability within your supply chain with artificial intelligence services and cost forecasting.

Sustainability

• Stay compliant with the ESG agenda and reduce your carbon footprint by migrating your applications to a cloud server.

Infrastructure cost reduction

• Reduce costs by bringing your on premises infrastructure to a cloud infrastructure and ensure security and resilience of your infrastructure while reducing costs

What can my company do to have a cloud solution suited to my sector?

• Talking to Zappts is a good option, and it costs nothing. We are open to present our success cases and help your company in the challenges of digital transformation, product development and provision of support and sustainment services.
• Direct sector cloud platforms to complement the existing portfolio (like a lego) with new resources that add significant value to your business, rather than large-scale replacements of largely existing functionalities with more up-to-date technology.
• Create understanding and support throughout the company for the sector’s cloud journey involving business technologists and fusion teams. Create these teams if they don’t already exist.
• Formulate rules for when to deploy sector cloud platform resources as a productive platform for optimization and modernization, improving existing processes and when to actively recompose them for more differentiated transformation and innovation initiatives.

Have any questions, or want to know more?

Zappts can help your company build digital products and services that guarantee business results in 2023. Since 2014, Zappts has been delivering business results through technology, delivering high-relevance cases using agile processes, best practices in software development and quality, and an unparalleled ability to understand and solve the day-to-day pains of technology development projects.

We cover solutions for all phases of digital solution development, from discovery processes to solution sustainment. With defined processes and agile management, our deliveries are always based on expectation alignment, quality and technical robustness.

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