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February 26, 2025 · Predictive Maintenance

Scaling Industrial Data Solutions: Cognite’s Approach to Unlocking Value at Scale

As industries worldwide accelerate their digital transformation, the challenge of scaling data solutions effectively remains a critical hurdle. Cognite, a leader in industrial data software, is tackling this challenge head-on, helping enterprises move beyond pilot projects to fully scaled, value-driven digital operations. In a recent conversation, Cognite outlined its approach to scaling industrial data solutions, […]

February 25, 2025 · Predictive Maintenance

From Reactive to Predictive: How IIoT Is Transforming Maintenance Strategies

Unplanned downtime remains one of the costliest problems in manufacturing. IIoT World explores how organizations are shifting from reactive, break-fix maintenance to predictive strategies powered by connected sensors, edge analytics, and machine learning models.Industrial maintenance…a headache? Yes. Thief of time? Absolutely. Reputation killer? It has its moments! These are the results of relying on a […]

February 24, 2025 · Discrete Manufacturing

Building the Factory of the Future: Bridging Innovation and Practicality

The concept of the “Factory of the Future” is no longer a distant vision; it is an achievable reality driven by the integration of advanced technologies, collaborative ecosystems, and forward-thinking strategies. Manufacturers seeking to transform their operations must balance innovation with practicality to build facilities that are agile, efficient, and resilient. This article explores key […]

February 22, 2025 · Process Manufacturing

The Future of Open Automation: Transforming Industrial Operations

For decades, proprietary control systems locked manufacturers into single-vendor ecosystems, driving up lifecycle costs and slowing innovation. Open automation is changing that equation by decoupling software from hardware through standards like IEC 61499 and the Open Process Automation Standard (O-PAS). In this IIoT World guide, we examine how open automation architectures enable plug-and-play interoperability, accelerate […]

February 21, 2025 · Cybersecurity

Futureproofing OT Security: Strategies to Protect Critical Infrastructure

Operational technology environments are under growing pressure from sophisticated cyber threats, yet many industrial organizations still rely on legacy defenses that were never designed for today’s connected factories and utilities. In this IIoT World strategy guide, we examine practical, forward-looking approaches to OT security, covering network segmentation, asset visibility, zero-trust architectures, and cross-functional IT/OT governance. […]

February 20, 2025 · Artificial Intelligence

Practicing Responsible AI in Healthcare

Healthcare Industry and the Need for Responsible AIThe healthcare industry has always been under scrutiny, due to the magnitude of responsibility it holds, as health is one of the most significant pillars of any nation from a geopolitical standpoint as well.The use of AI in the healthcare industry is evolving for various reasons. The primary […]

February 19, 2025 · Cybersecurity

Fortinet’s Approach to OT Security: Bridging IT and Industrial Worlds with Ruggedized Solutions

At S4 Tampa, Fortinet showcased its innovative strategies for operational technology (OT) security. Richard Springer Director, Marketing, OT Solutions, provided insights into how the company is addressing IT/OT convergence and modernizing critical infrastructure with advanced, ruggedized products.Connecting IT and OT: A Unified ApproachFortinet’s display wall highlighted the essential need for seamless communication between IT and […]

February 18, 2025 · Analytics

HiveMQ Pulse: Transforming Industrial IoT with Distributed Data Intelligence

A New Era of IoT Data ManagementAs industrial enterprises accelerate their digital transformation, managing and leveraging real-time operational data remains a critical challenge. HiveMQ, a leader in enterprise MQTT solutions, has introduced HiveMQ Pulse, a next-generation distributed data intelligence platform designed to unify, transform, and contextualize data at the source.Announced at ProveIt! Conference 2025, HiveMQ Pulse is purpose-built for Industry 4.0. It provides organizations […]

February 17, 2025 · Discrete Manufacturing

How Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) is Transforming Industrial Automation

At the ARC Industry Forum 2025, Greg Orloff of IIoT World sat down with Thomas J. Burke, the Global Director of Industry Standards at Mitsubishi Electric, to discuss the evolution of industrial connectivity, focusing on CC-Link technology and the role of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) in unifying disparate industrial networks.Challenges in Industrial NetworkingIndustrial environments are filled with disparate devices and networks, creating challenges in interoperability. Traditionally, […]

February 16, 2025 · Cybersecurity

Strengthening OT Supply Chain Security: Key Insights from S4 Conference

Operational technology supply chains have become a primary attack vector for cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure and manufacturing environments. In this article, IIoT World examines the most actionable insights from leading OT security practitioners, covering vendor risk management, firmware integrity verification, network segmentation strategies, and the role of Zero Trust architecture in protecting industrial supply […]

February 15, 2025 · Cybersecurity

Rethinking OT Security: Insights from Almog Apirion, CEO of Cyolo

At S4 Tampa, Almog Apirion, CEO of Cyolo, shared his expertise on securing cyber-physical systems, tackling zero trust challenges, AI-driven threats, and the future of identity-based security. His journey from leading the Israeli Navy’s cyber unit to protecting global industrial operations has given him a unique perspective on what truly works—and what doesn’t—in OT security.Why […]

February 14, 2025 · Predictive Maintenance

Moving from Reactive to Predictive: How IoT-Enabled Maintenance Drives Efficiency and Cost Savings

IIoT World analyzed predictive maintenance deployments across manufacturing, chemical processing, and power generation to quantify the real-world cost savings. Research from McKinsey demonstrates that manufacturers can reduce overall maintenance costs by 18 to 25% and cut unplanned downtime by up to 50% by shifting from reactive to predictive maintenance. Here is what the case studies […]