Five new ways to monetize the Industrial IoT
The Industrial IoT is helping original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and machine builders gain full transparency of their machines and operations, on a local and global scale. With this capability, these organizations are beginning to implement digital…
Three critical elements for a successful Industry 4.0 project
Success is often defined as the achievement of a worthy goal. In today’s engineering and manufacturing landscape, Industry 4.0, digital twin, and smart factory projects are both worthy and visionary goals. So how do you make…
The most common misconceptions about the Industrial IoT
Due to the real potential to help companies gain a competitive advantage, the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) continues to generate a lot of interest. But all the hype has inevitably led to some misconceptions, which…
Use Case Categories Enabled by 5G
The possibilities brought forth by 5G are extensive and increasingly make possible a world where the only limitation is imagination and not technology. Below are a few business use case applications for you to consider. 5G Applications…
How IIoT can help manufacturers better prepare for disruptions
Use the industrial IoT to prepare for disruptions Disruptions can be entirely unpredictable, leaving manufacturers and their supply chain at risk – resources may become sparse, teams may be unable to work, or operations may not…
Why MQTT Has Become the De Facto Standard for the Connected Car
The automotive industry is seeing increasing demands to offer connectivity solutions to consumers. Digitalization and connectivity have been top priorities for automotive executives for the last several years. In fact, connected car market size is projected…
Powering the Trillion Sensor Industrial Internet of Things Dream
Much has been talked about the trillion sensor Internet of Things dream, where machines, people and services will be connected wirelessly. There are already 21.5 Bn connected devices in the world [1] today, but most are…
Returnable Asset Tracking – Operating Principles
Before moving forward with an investigation into tracking returnable assets, it is important to understand the available technologies, their capabilities, and how they relate to tracking functions in a production facility.
The Need for a Co-ordinated Counter Virus Strategy
It’s been over a year now since COVID-19 became a major issue and forced business leaders to take drastic action. Thanks to consistent messaging, precautions such as wearing masks and social distancing have become common practice…
IIoT Gets A 5G Boost of Machine Learning Innovation
Network operators around the world have invested heavily in spectrum, with auctions exceeding $27 billion in 2020 according to the Global Mobile Suppliers Association. They are looking to move quickly with 5G, seeking solutions to help…