In order to lower costs in ge service agreements the

machine productivity, and reduce downtime. In order to lower costs in GE service
agreements the data should be used proactively.
GE used Predix to analyze data across its fleet of machines. GE could more tightly
manage its operation by identifying what made one machine more efficient or downtime-
prone than the other. For example, with high performance analytics, GE realized that
some of its jet aircraft engines were beginning to require more frequent unscheduled
maintenance. Fleet analytics helped GE increase engine lifetime and reduce engine
maintenance.
4. To what extent is GE becoming a software company? Explain your answer.
GE wants to become one of the best software companies. Predix is the foundation for all
GE’s industrial internet applications. The customer cares about running its whole plant
not only GE turbines. For example, 80% of these equipment is not from GE. Customer
want GE to analyse non-GE equipment and help them keep the plant running.
References
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