First Analytics was among the first to realize the potential value of IoT data. In fact, we coined the phrase "The Analytics of Things". Around that time we registered the domain www.analyticsofthings.com. First Analytics chairman, Tom Davenport, followed up with…
There has never been a more challenging time for the trucking industry. From driver retention and recruiting, to safety, maintenance, and fuel savings, leading companies are now beginning to use a data analytics approach to improve their operations and financial…
First Analytics CEO Michael Thompson recently participated in a webinar hosted by Steve Barnett, of Symphony Industrial AI, a First Analytics partner. We invite you to view the recording, where you will learn the key considerations in moving from a…
It may be said that predictive maintenance is the poster child for the "analytics of things." Preventing down time and reducing maintenance costs has been a successful use of data science for a long time. But sometimes there is…
Over four years ago we commented on "bewildering technology landscapes". Matt Turck from Firstmark Capital has produced these landscape charts for a number of years. And these can be "eye charts" in the sense that, visually, it's a myriad of logos packed…
Perhaps the most common use of machine learning algorithms is to look for anomalies or unexpected events and send an alert to somebody who can act on it. See for example, this use of machine vision, which triggers real-time alerts to an…
Internet of Things is presenting unprecedented opportunities for businesses to achieve digital transformation and become truly data-driven; but how to move forward, avoid the hype and gain the benefits? First Analytics’ Rob Stevens addressed these topics at the 4th IoT…
We are participating in the SAS Manufacturing Executive Forum, which will be held at the SAS Campus in Cary, NC. On Wednesday, August 8th, we will present a breakout session entitled, "Use Analytics to Redefine your Approach to Safety." We…
First Analytics will join up with our client, the Kellogg Company, in conducting a presentation followed by question and answer panel at the IndustryWeek Manufacturing and Technology Conference & Expo. The presentation falls within the Manufacturing Technology Strategies track, which…
If you have a smart factory initiative you likely use sensor data from a historian system like PI from OSISoft. Using that data in a predictive sense can help improve OEE (overall equipment effectiveness: availability; performance; quality). The classic examples…