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Operational technology and information technology are coming together for the first time, creating new opportunities for digital manufacturers. Connected products, people and things produce terabytes of data every day that manufacturers can access and extract deep insights to optimize business and manufacturing processes better than ever before.<\/p>\n

More importantly, insight from this data helps manufacturers identify new revenue streams by developing high-value service offerings focused on how products and customers interact in the real world.<\/p>\n

This transformation is changing the landscape for manufacturers, enabling them to differentiate themselves, achieve operational excellence and disrupt markets. Read how Microsoft IoT solutions can help you optimize operations and gain that competitive advantage in engaging todays customers who are demanding new and integrated experiences.<\/p>\n

Explore more on how manufacturing\u00a0 organizations are Transforming business processes with\u00a0 Industrial IoT capabilities<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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