In today’s increasingly competitive business environment, the harmonious integration of IT (Information Technology) and LV (Low Voltage) systems can help a company rise to the top. ⬆️
➜ This strategic integration transforms operational capabilities, resulting in a dynamic infrastructure that adjusts and evolves in response to business demands.
➜ It removes bottlenecks from the process, allowing for smoother operations and faster returns.
▼ In this article, we will look at six significant advantages of integration.
1. Operational Efficiency Increase:
Integration not only speeds up and improves the efficiency of business processes, but it also saves time by optimizing data flow and automating manual processes. For example, the AR system collects data from sensors on the production line and transfers it to the IT system, allowing the production process to be monitored in real time. Production delays and errors are reduced, and stock tracking is automated. (Source: McKinsey & Company, 2019, “The Impact of Digitization on Operations”).
Another study found that integrating AR and IT can boost operational efficiency by up to 20%. (According to the Aberdeen Group, 2018)
2. Energy Efficiency Increase:
By optimizing energy consumption, the integration assists businesses in lowering their electricity bills.
Smart sensors and control systems reduce waste by ensuring that energy is only used when it is required. For example, a building’s lighting system can be integrated with the automation system and automatically adjusted based on daylight utilization and seasonal changes.
(Source: United States Department of Energy, “Energy Efficiency in Buildings”, 2023). Integration of AG and IT can reduce energy bills by up to 15%. (Source: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 2016)
3. Reduction in Maintenance Costs:
By allowing AR and IT systems to be managed on a single platform, integration reduces maintenance and repair costs.
The detection and resolution of faults becomes faster and easier, and the need for separate teams is eliminated.
Predicting system malfunctions and errors and taking preventative measures helps to avoid production halts and financial losses caused by failures.
(Source: Aberdeen Group, “The Value of Integrated Asset Performance Management”, 2018).
4. Increase in Network Performance:
The integration enables AR and IT systems to operate over a network optimized for data communication, increasing network performance, data transfer speed and reliability.
Separate lines can be allocated for data flows that are particularly critical.
(Source: Cisco Systems, “The Importance of Network Performance”, 2022).
5. Increase in Production Efficiency:
Through process optimization and error reduction, integration boosts production efficiency.
Production lines and machines are able to exchange data and communicate with one another. Production control and planning benefit from increased effectiveness in this way.
(Source: “The Impact of Industry 4.0 on Manufacturing,” a Deloitte report from 2021).
By automating and optimizing production lines, the integration of AR and IT systems helps to increase production capacity and efficiency.
McKinsey research indicates that integrating AR and IT can result in a 10–20% increase in production efficiency.
6. Return on Investment (ROI):
Integration helps businesses get faster and greater returns on their investments. The above-mentioned benefits increase the profitability of businesses and shorten the return on investment time. (Source: Harvard Business Review, “The ROI of IT-OT Convergence”, 2020). AR and IT integration enables businesses to do more with less, accelerating return on investment (ROI). According to IDC’s research, the average payback period for investments in AR and IT integration is 2.7 years.
Conclusion:
The integration of AR and IT systems offers numerous advantages to businesses.
These advantages include increased operational efficiency, energy savings, lower maintenance costs, improved network performance, a higher return on investment, and increased production efficiency.
Resources:
- EcoEnergy, “IT and LV Integration In Smart Buildings For Energy Savings “, 2023.
- IDC, “The Business Value of IT/OT Convergence”, 2022.
- McKinsey & Company, “Industry 4.0: How to Navigate the Digital Transformation of Operations”, 2018.
- Aberdeen Group, “The Value of Integrated Asset Performance Management”, 2018
- Cisco Systems, “The Importance of Network Performance”, 2022
- Deloitte, “The Impact of Industry 4.0 on Manufacturing”, 2021
Note: This blog post is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered as investment advice. It is recommended that you consult an expert before making any investment decisions.
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