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Dear Reader:
The Industrial Internet Consortium is pleased to introduce the IIC Journal of Innovation –
the first of many biannual editions designed to highlight the innovative ideas, approaches,
products and services emerging within the Industrial Internet.
The expertise, energy and commitment of the members of the Industrial Internet
Consortium are on full display in the collaborative effort of publishing the IIC Journal of
Innovation. Within these pages, you will find the ideas and opinions of thought leaders of
the Industrial Internet and gain a small window into how our members are setting the
foundation for the future.
This publication is one of many activities taking place within our ecosystem of corporate
leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers and governments. The Industrial Internet Consortium
provides a collaborative environment for the development of testbeds, the design and
application of reference architectures and the incubation of ideas and solutions to address
the complex challenges and opportunities of the Industrial Internet. Numerous
organizations have analyzed and anticipated the impact of the Industrial Internet. Each of
these organizations has estimated the impact to be in the trillions of dollars. The IIC Journal
of Innovation will foster continued innovation and assist in the promotion of the Industrial
Internet.
As a global, not-for-profit, public-private partnership of over 210 member organizations,
we encourage every organization across all industries to get involved and be proactive in
shaping the Industrial Internet. We welcome your feedback and participation.
Welcome to the IIC Journal of Innovation!

Kathy Walsh
Director of Marketing
Industrial Internet Consortium

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their respective companies.
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December 2015