How CBT guides industrial enterprises through the chaos of emerging technologies to achieve real operational results!

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The Problem: Lost in the Technology Noise

Industrial leaders face an overwhelming reality: emerging technologies like Wearables, Industrial IoT, Artificial Intelligence like Generative AI and Vision AI promise transformational results, but the path to implementation is buried under vendor hype, conflicting information, and "cool demos" that don't translate to operational value.

Sound familiar? You're not alone.

68% of industrial technology projects fail to deliver expected ROI, not because the technology doesn't work, but because organizations get lost navigating the noise without proper guidance.

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Why Industrial Enterprises Need a Digital Sherpa

Think about climbing Mount Everest.

You wouldn't attempt it without an experienced Sherpa who knows the terrain, carries the burden of complexity, and guides you safely to the summit. Industrial technology transformation requires the same approach.

A Digital Sherpa isn't a vendor.

A Digital Sherpa:

• Knows the terrain of digital transformation and the industries we serve
• Contributes learned perspectives so customers move faster, smarter, and efficiently
• Guides from experience – not assumptions
• Walks with clients from base camp to the summit

At CBT, we don't just sell technology.

We Navigate the Noise with our clients, connecting innovation to impact.

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The CBT Digital Sherpa Methodology: Navigate, Empower, Deliver

1.  NAVIGATE the Noise

We filter the right signals and eliminate the static based on what YOU need. Through our process we evaluate emerging technologies from strategic partners like RealWear, PTC, Inspectron, Atheer and Vaidio, learning from real-world applications before recommending solutions.

Our process:

• • Innovation Delivery as a Service (IDAAS)
    • Our Quickstart exercise identifies and categorizes the business values
    • Consult on the results to produce a noise filtered adoption and implementation strategy with specific ROI goals
    • Utilize our ecosystem of partnerships to procure all the necessary hardware and software
    • Ensure adoption and implementation by employing our system integration

2.  EMPOWER Our Customers

We deliver usable, scalable solutions tailored to your operational challenges.

Our specific focus areas:

• • Connected Worker: Exponentially improve the efficiency of your existing
  • Worker Health & Safety: Enhance productivity by improving your workforce’s skills while ensuring compliance.
  • Vision AI: Take advantage of existing infrastructure or simple deployments of cameras to provide a multitude of specific solutions.

3.  DELIVER Outcomes

We measure success in impact, not press releases or cool demos. Our clients achieve measurable ROI through:

• • Reduced implementation time and risk
  • Improved operational efficiency
  • Enhanced worker safety and productivity
  • Scalable technology solutions that grow with business needs

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Real Results: Know Before You Go

Transportation Case Study: A Fortune 500 transportation company was overwhelmed by Connected Worker technology options. Through our Digital Sherpa approach, we guided them through multiple vendor evaluations to a comprehensive solution with RealWear smart glasses at the center, coupled with additional hardware and software that delivered:

• • $1,504,024 annual savings on a one-time $129,900 investment, by transforming brake pad evaluation process and maintenance

• • • "Know Before You Go" instead of "Tear Down and Find Out"
    • Challenge: 1-hour wheel removal required to access and assess brake pads
    • Previous Process: “Since we’re here, replace pads with > than 50% wear”
    • CBT Solution: 10-minute assessment and inspection without disassembly
    • Multi-layer impact
      • 40% reduction in unnecessary brake pad replacement
      • 80% reduction in time to access and diagnose
      • Extended brake pad life by eliminating premature replacement
      • Increased availability of vehicles (reduced time in repair shop)
  • $8,845,200 annual savings, on a one-time $3,572,730 investment, in technician response time and efficiencies due to remote collaboration and enhanced operation
    • $1,458,000 additional annual savings in time savings for heat & cold related diagnostics on the same device
    • $400,000+ annual savings on internal training logistics utilizing the same device

Results will compound for the 3-year life span of the RealWear wearable device and associated hardware and software without any additional investment.

The difference?

We navigated the noise, focused on their specific operational challenges, and delivered measurable value – not just technology.

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The Technology Noise is Getting Louder

While the advancements of technology like Artificial Intelligence continue there is a growing sentiment of alarm and rejection. Some of the pushback is deserved but technology is not going back in the proverbial “box”. Organizations need trusted guidance to:

• • Evaluate emerging technologies objectively
  • Understand what solutions can and cannot do at this time
  • Properly position scale and adoption with the tech and their workforce
  • Identify exactly how technology will benefit your There are no copy and paste solutions.

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Go Beyond the Cool: Your Next Steps

The hype around emerging technology is merited, but it's noisy and hard to navigate. Businesses don't need more buzzwords – they need clarity. Real digital transformation happens when innovation meets operational impact.

Ready to Navigate the Noise?

Here are some wise words from our founder and CEO Kelly Ireland:

 "Many of you are just starting out on this journey. CBT has been on it for over 8 years. We’ve learned tough lessons and gained knowledge & experience so you can go take the straightest path to the top. Bypass the roadblocks, skip the delays and false starts and take a journey with guides who deliver success from the ground floor to the top of the summit. 

Connect with CBT to discuss how our Digital Sherpa approach can guide your organization:

• Schedule an Innovation Lab demonstration
• Explore our Connected Worker, Worker Health & Safety, or Vision AI solutions
• Discover how we turn technology complexity into operational clarity

Don't just buy the map!

Navigate the noise of digital transformation with CBT as your trusted Digital Sherpa.

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Learn more about our approach at https://www.cbtechinc.com/ or connect with our team for a consultation.