Understanding ISA/IEC 62443 Standards for Industrial Networks, OT, and Critical Systems
There are many significant technology-enabled changes taking place in industrial environments today. Smart factories and Industry 4.0. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT). All of these…
The data governance as a strategic asset
Data governance is the set of processes, roles and metrics aimed at the effective and efficient use of information to enable the company to achieve its goals. Gartner defines it as “the mapping of decision rights…
Data and Edge Computing: Could You Be Missing Out?
When it comes to smart factory automation, getting relevant data is one thing. Getting it into the right hands quickly and easily is another. That’s where a Cloud strategy that lets you capitalize on edge computing…
Top 10 IoT Scalability Tests for an MQTT Broker
Many IoT applications begin with a small number of connected devices and then grow over time to a substantial number of devices. Therefore, it is important for organizations to understand how their IoT infrastructure will scale…
Case study: Wire Feed Motor Current Monitoring System Improves Robotic Welding Performance
A large manufacturer produces hundreds of parts for an industrial distributor of multiple vehicle types. Challenges • Throughout the plant, automated robotic welding systems are utilized. The motor supplying wire feed to the welding gun often…
September 2022 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
September is here. It’s not the new year, but it’s a new season. I guess it’s time to say goodbye to summer and hello to autumn! For this month, we’ve curated the list – and timeline…
Industrial metaverse – a way to make more sense of IoT systems
The term ‘metaverse’ first came to my notice when Facebook changed their name to ‘Meta.’ This led to a fair amount of ridicule when Facebook released some very flat-footed promotional videos, and it prompted a lot…
Are you ready for the Digital Twin?
We often hear the term “Digital Twin” in the context of the Industrial Internet of Things, Digital Transformation, or just going digital—and no this is not about Avatars! Most often we think about Digital Twin for…
The next generation of the service bus
It’s hard to think about life without evolution. It’s the reason humans exist and it’s fundamental in a thriving ecosystem. But it’s also a powerful word in industry. It’s fixed in the description of the Industrial…
Creating a Low-Power Mindset for Today’s Advanced IoT Devices
Thanks to advances in technology, materials, and manufacturing, IoT devices are becoming increasingly sophisticated while form factors are becoming smaller. And despite their shrinking size, next-generation devices will need to collect, transmit and even make decisions…