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Deloitte, Hewlett Packard Enterprise announcing joint IoT solutions

Deloitte announced joint Internet of Things offerings with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, including turnkey IoT solutions for manufacturing, smart retail solution, workplace solutions, and smart venue solution for stadiums.

Deloitte will provide the consulting services relating to these offerings, including IoT and cybersecurity.

The turnkey manufacturing solutions — using technology and services from HPE, National Instruments, PTC and Deloitte — computes and analyzes conditions and performance data right on the factory floor. The solution can then produce predictive maintenance analytics and help identify machine failures, says Deloitte.

Deloitte and HPE are using targeted intelligence including wayfinding, real-time offers, automated checkouts and digital signage, for their retail solutions.

[Image courtesy: HPE]

 

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