Manufacturers are moving control systems off physical hardware and into virtual environments to reduce downtime, lower costs, and respond faster to production needs.As industrial automation evolves, more manufacturers are looking to virtualization—not just for analytics and dashboards, but for the control systems at the heart of production. A key shift underway is the migration from […]
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A Practical Shift Toward Remote OperationsOil and gas operators are increasingly transitioning to remote-first infrastructures. With mature IIoT platforms, edge AI, and automation, facilities are now being managed with minimal on-site personnel—especially offshore. This isn’t a future-state vision; it’s already happening in regions like Norway, where onshore control rooms are fully running offshore platforms.Reducing the […]
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AI is moving faster than most industries can digest. According to data cited during a recent IIoT World session, AI capability is now doubling every 3.5 months—a 100x improvement in a single year. That’s not evolution; that’s exponential transformation. For industries like manufacturing and energy, the real question isn’t whether AI will shape the future, but […]
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Cybersecurity in manufacturing has evolved far beyond firewalls and network segmentation. As operational technology (OT) environments become increasingly connected to enterprise IT systems, the most significant vulnerability is no longer technical; it is cultural. In this IIoT World analysis, we examine why cultural alignment between cybersecurity teams, plant floor operators, and executive leadership has become […]
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The manufacturing skills gap is no longer a looming crisis; it is a present reality. As experienced workers retire and skilled talent becomes harder to find, manufacturers need solutions that scale faster than traditional training programs.The manufacturing industry is in the middle of a labor crunch. As experienced workers retire and skilled talent becomes harder […]
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You can tell something’s shifting in manufacturing—not by the headlines, but by the way small teams are solving problems that used to be ignored. At IIoT World’s Manufacturing Day in May 2025, a group of founders and CEOs joined a refreshingly candid discussion about what it really takes to move the needle in industrial innovation. […]
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The energy sector faces a cybersecurity challenge unlike any other critical infrastructure domain. As utilities, oil and gas operators, and renewable energy providers accelerate digital transformation, the convergence of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems expands the attack surface dramatically. In this IIoT World deep dive, we explore how energy organizations can manage […]
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August 2025 is packed with top-tier events spotlighting Industrial IoT, cybersecurity, automation, and clean energy. From major global conferences to specialized expos, industry professionals have numerous opportunities to connect, learn, and discover innovations shaping the future of manufacturing, digital security, and energy. Whether you’re focused on cutting-edge cybersecurity, AI-driven automation, or sustainable energy solutions, this […]
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At the MES & Industry 4.0 Summit in Porto, May Yap, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Jabil, offered a clear message for manufacturers navigating global digital transformation: technology isn’t the hard part—alignment is.Across dozens of production sites and functions, the challenge isn’t just implementing tools like MES or AI; it’s coordinating them to […]
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Every predictive maintenance model, every digital twin simulation, and every real-time dashboard in a modern factory depends on one thing: trustworthy time series data. Yet bad data, whether caused by sensor drift, network gaps, or timestamp misalignment, silently erodes the accuracy of industrial analytics and can cost manufacturers millions in unplanned downtime. This IIoT World […]
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Learn how integrating a time series database with your historian helps industrial teams detect issues faster, act in real-time, and build predictive strategies that reduce downtime.Modern industrial systems continuously generate time-stamped data from sensors, PLCs, SCADA systems, and other connected devices. Known as time series data, this information reflects how conditions change over time, tracking […]
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Modern manufacturers face a paradox: despite generating more data than ever, as much as 80–95% of valuable operational data remains unused. The result? Missed opportunities, fragmented visibility, and stalled digital transformation efforts.Our new executive booklet, based on the expert panel “The Connected Factory Playbook: Actionable Insights for C-Level Manufacturing Leaders,” delivers critical insights for manufacturing leaders looking to […]
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