An Executive Order (EO) issued by a U.S. President is usually a pretty straightforward document. Most are just two or three pages long with a handful of directives. This is definitely not the case with President…
A large manufacturer with assembly and sub-assemblies mass produces automotive parts and components. A plant of this magnitude requires equipment, such as motors, pumps, compressors, fans, vibratory feeders, and other machines. The manufacturer had incurred significant…
Solutions like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are doing what engineers have always aimed for – delivering improved ways to do things cost-effectively. They are tools to help…
The ABB Virtual Roundtable, “Critical Digital Solutions to Support a Sustainable Energy Transition,” addressed how technologies are evolving and what digital solutions will be the most crucial in this transition. These are some of the questions…
Phil Gruber, General Manager, Energy/Utility Industry Practice at Hitachi Vantara. Phil is an industry recognized leader with a proven track record for fostering innovation and transformation. He leverages a diverse background in business and technology consulting,…
Shamik Mehta, Director of Industry Solutions Marketing at Hitachi Vantara. Digital Transformation marketing professional with deep, hands-on experience in IT and OT: software for DataOps, governance and security, cloud and on-prem data storage, and AI and…
This latest ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline is another call to action for all organizations to increase their cybersecurity efforts, harden their networks against attacks, and improve visibility to malicious actors in your network. Ransomware attacks…
Industry 4.0 is unleashing a variety of technology (such as the Industrial Internet of Things, the cloud, edge computing, and digital twins) that is spurring a leaner manufacturing industry. Automation is the foundation of the Fourth…
The recent signing of the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity has spurred much discussion among the industry. IIoT World asked for input from leading cybersecurity experts and organizations regarding the EO, and we’re sharing…
Distributed applications are on the cutting edge of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). By leveraging the latest advances in edge computing, that is, deploying edge gateways to collect and preprocess data from numerous sensors and…
In a recent Virtual Roundtable from ABB, “Critical Digital Solutions to Support a Sustainable Energy Transition,” industry experts discussed how digital innovation and technology are key to a successful and effective energy transition. These are some…
If you’re an industrial manufacturer or OEM wishing to adopt IIoT as part of your overall digital strategy, you’ll find that edge computing is often a required component. Even though edge computing is used pervasively throughout IIoT, its…