MQTT has become one of the most widely adopted messaging protocols in Industrial IoT, connecting sensors, actuators, and edge devices across manufacturing floors, energy grids, and critical infrastructure. However, its lightweight design introduces security challenges that must be addressed before production deployment. In this IIoT World guide, we break down the essential best practices for […]
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As industrial IoT deployments generate ever-larger volumes of time-series, event, and relational data, the choice of analytics architecture becomes a critical factor in whether organizations can extract actionable insights in real time or face costly bottlenecks. In this technical explainer, IIoT World examines how shared-nothing architecture and multi-model databases enable scalable, low-latency analytics for manufacturing, […]
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Energy costs represent one of the fastest-growing operational expenses in manufacturing, yet most facilities lack visibility into where energy waste actually occurs at the machine level. In this guide, IIoT World explores how condition monitoring, traditionally used for predictive maintenance, can be extended to deliver measurable energy efficiency gains across production lines. Readers will learn […]
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As industries continue to embrace digital transformation, the IIoT World Days 2025 series will bring together global leaders, innovators, and experts to explore the latest advancements in Industrial IoT (IIoT), AI, Machine Learning (ML), cybersecurity, and smart manufacturing. These virtual events are designed to provide actionable insights, real-world use cases, and emerging trends shaping the future of manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and supply […]
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Welcome to our roundup of the most anticipated Industrial IoT and ICS cybersecurity events in April 2025. As industries rapidly advance in digitalization and connectivity, securing and safeguarding industrial systems is more crucial than ever. Join us as we explore the key conferences, summits, and workshops where industry leaders will tackle the latest challenges, innovations, […]
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As cyber threats targeting operational technology (OT) and critical infrastructure continue to rise, organizations must prioritize cybersecurity to protect essential systems. Attacks on power grids, oil and gas facilities, and manufacturing plants can cause widespread disruptions, financial losses, and safety risks. The Fortinet OT Security Summit brings together industry leaders, cybersecurity experts, and OT professionals […]
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AI copilots are rapidly moving from concept to production-ready tools on manufacturing floors worldwide, assisting operators with real-time decision support, anomaly detection, and process optimization. In this IIoT World guide, we explore how intelligent assistance systems differ from traditional automation, what makes a manufacturing AI copilot effective, and where these tools deliver the fastest return […]
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Manufacturing has become the most targeted sector for cyberattacks globally, surpassing finance and healthcare for three consecutive years. In this IIoT World guide, we examine the specific vulnerabilities that make operational technology (OT) environments so attractive to threat actors, from legacy PLCs running without encryption to flat network architectures that allow lateral movement across production […]
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The role of the data historian has changed a lot since the 1980s, and it’s time to rethink how it serves us. Industry 4.0 demands better integration between OT and IT systems, allowing teams to centralize data and extract real-time insights across the entire enterprise. But your average data historian is a roadblock. Monolithic, end-to-end […]
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In modern manufacturing, seamless data flow between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) is critical for efficiency and innovation. During a recent panel discussion, Ravi Subramanyan, Director of Industry Solutions Manufacturing at HiveMQ, highlighted the growing role of MQTT brokers in enabling real-time industrial IoT (IIoT) data integration and optimizing data movement across manufacturing […]
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Augmented reality (AR) is transforming how industrial organizations perform remote maintenance on critical equipment. By overlaying digital instructions, real-time sensor data, and expert guidance onto a technician’s field of view, AR remote maintenance reduces mean time to repair (MTTR), eliminates unnecessary travel, and enables less experienced workers to resolve complex issues with remote expert support. […]
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