The rapid rise of emerging economies, global quest for low-cost manufacturing environments, and the enormous pressure for improved manufacturing responsiveness and efficiency is creating unprecedented opportunities and challenges for automation and sensing technology vendors. In addition, the Internet of Things (IoT) has the opportunity to redefine the selection, deployment, management, and business models associated with mission-critical machinery. VDC’s multi-decade coverage of key automation technology markets – including sensors, data acquisition solutions, control platforms, and networking – enables us to provide our clients with unparalleled insight into the changing needs of the global process and manufacturing markets.