Industry 4.0 is already here, and industries ranging from mining to manufacturing are realizing the benefits of integrating a host of next-generation technologies into their systems. The problem that many companies face, however, is figuring out where to start. Should we invest in cloud computing for big data analytics? How…

The transition into Industry 4.0 is going to take more than just an investment into innovative technologies like the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), augmented reality (AR), and machine learning (ML). We’re going to need plenty of highly skilled talent to pull it all together and make it work. …

Today’s industrial companies face a unique challenge: managing assets that are in remote parts of the world. These assets, which range from production equipment like offshore oil rigs to industrial internet of things (IIoT) devices, such as sensors and communication hubs, are key components for 21st century businesses. …

A perfectly designed control cabinet needs to be optimized for the job. Just like your engineers select the perfect components (PLCs, power supplies, etc.) …

In today’s increasingly competitive business landscape, companies look to every cost-saving advantage available. Manufacturers need to be more efficient than ever before. One place, however, that most companies overlook is the network infrastructure on the factory floor. Hundreds of network devices, including switches, greedily consume power around the clock, seven…

More businesses are rolling out Industry 4.0’s transformative technology for process automation, efficient manufacturing, and cost savings. Integrating these Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices into local area networks enables machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, advanced analytics, predictive maintenance, and more efficient automation. However, by adding all these sensors, processors, robotics, and…

One of the most abundant resources of our age is, without question, data. Data flows through factories, offices, performance venues, amusement parks. It is omnipresent in organizations of all kinds, and it has changed them for the better. Think of all the machines in a hospital, for example, that keep…

The first things that may come to mind when hearing the term the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are the physical sensors, actuators, and other components that are used to implement an IIoT system. While the equipment used to monitor and control industrial processes is vitally important to the viability…

Competition is fierce among businesses in today’s data-driven world. Tech markets have an increasing number of vendors vying for attention in all kinds of niche industries, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platforms are no exception. …