The Emerging IIC Verticals Taxonomy Landscape
5.
MOVING FORWARD WITH A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Every ecosystem is defined by a taxonomy. If you do not have a common set of terms, it is hard
to have a meaningful conversation or move projects forward without unacceptable
miscommunication and rework as lack of clarity interferes with accuracy and succinctness. As the
Industrial Internet Consortium ecosystem continues to grow in size and prominence, a common
language and context for referring to the various contexts of that work is integral to
understanding shared objectives. Therefore, the Verticals Taxonomy Landscape becomes an
integral part of the IIC as a whole, reaching into other work in process almost unnoticed, but
especially critical to future use case and testbed success. In today's globally and culturally diverse
business environment, a Rosetta-Stone-like Vertical Taxonomy Landscape positions the IIC and
its members as global thought leaders and provides a competitive advantage within the industry.
6.
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Figure ES.3 – IHS Approach to Categorizing IoT Market Segments
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