The PoC enables the demonstration of technical feasibility to deliver business value for an IIoT solution. A PoC is carried out on a smaller scale than a production system, giving the project team this opportunity to work out technical issues at a reduced cost and risk. It also provides an ecosystem for the various viewpoints to discuss and form an agreement about the business values and technical solutions.
The scope for the POC must be clearly defined and agreed upon. The success and eventual acceptance of the IIoT solution is not only dependent on the technology, but on how well the solution fulfills the business goals. Therefore, the business viewpoint is the predominant factor in defining the scope. The PoC should focus on demonstrating the business value, not necessarily the technology itself. In the early stage of defining the scope, stakeholders and managers from all viewpoints bring their concerns and desired business outcome and agree...