IT/OT convergence: Addressing the perception gaps
IoT can be viewed as an ideal opportunity to bridge the worlds of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT). IoT projects over the last several years have focused on device onboarding and getting data aggregated…
The IIoT digital solution platform market at the end of 2018
Do you know your platform solution? Knowing your digital solutions is key to choose industrial platforms, as they might not meet your exact needs. What is under the hood of an Industrial Platform solution? What do you look…
HPE IoT Innovation Labs: get started with your IoT or Intelligent Edge proof of concept
It’s been almost 18 months since the grand opening of the HPE’s Americas IoT Innovation Lab in Houston, Texas. This center, along with its sister APJ facility in Singapore and two new online labs in Geneva…
Pick solutions, not platforms: How to choose an Industrial IoT platform
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That common phrase once defined manufacturing’s approach to optimization. But today, enterprises are painfully aware that smarter production lines and more efficient processes can save them millions in downtime…
Why Fleets Will Drive Adoption of Electric Vehicles
Electrification is one of the most significant trends in transport today. Future demand for both electric vehicles (EVs) and the associated electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) will, of course, be driven by increased adoption of electric…
What Enterprises are Looking for in IoT
The Internet of Things has been the next big thing for a while now. There is some debate over which sector has seen the biggest change – home, government or enterprise. I believe all signs point…
HPE Edgeline EL300 with OT Link and new management tools take IT/OT convergence to the next level
For front-line managers who are responsible for bringing digital transformation to the industrial edge, there are often difficulties with system deployment and day-to-day operations to contend with. At an auto plant or electronics factory, there might be…
Getting ready for implementing an Industrial IoT project for a customer
Industrial IoT projects can cost millions to buy or develop and still not improve business outcomes. How does this happen to even experienced industrial manufacturers? The details vary. Yet the root causes are the same. A…
IoT project planning: 4 challenges you may meet
IoT can help companies transform their businesses and leapfrog the competition, but the risk of failure is real. Managers should be prepared for technical and management challenges. Companies continue to have questions about the IoT and…
Towards a Community Token Economy for manufacturing
The problems described above are tackled by companies from various industries, from 3D printing to electronics, but also from various angles in their attempt to improve various portions of the value chain. However, this siloed innovation…