Using the power to change rural lives
It is surprising, but rural broadband services are still lacking after many years and program-dollars spent to address the issue. The reasons are complex, but in general, telecom companies have resisted committing to the infrastructure required…
Supercharging Solar-Powered IoT Devices
In recent years, some manufacturers of IoT sensors and small battery-powered devices have embedded solar panels in their products. The panels harvest energy from ambient light and use this energy to charge the battery, thus extending…
Sensor Data Beats Employee Labor Every Time
Modern IoT sensors can provide 24/7, real-time monitoring of equipment and processes in a wide variety of applications: Monitoring compliance with hand-hygiene policies in restaurants and hospitals Monitoring roof top HVAC units to ensure they are…
Four critical steps for a successful digital transformation in manufacturing
In today’s highly competitive digital business world, manufacturers must act fast and pivot quickly to meet fluctuating market trends and consumer demands. IIoT, combined with advanced analytics as part of a broader digital transformation strategy, can help manufacturers create new business…
Operational Efficiency and a Holistic View of IIoT: Part 2
To fully understand what Industrial IoT can do for operational efficiency, one must take a holistic view of its benefits. As previously discussed, Industrial IoT involves the connectivity of all aspects of a factory’s assets. This…
The validity of cybersecurity policies for control system environments
Control system cyber security is different than IT and requires an understanding of issues unique to control systems. It is time to discuss the validity of cybersecurity policies for control system environments. Cybersecurity policy has been…
The financial benefits of data-driven maintenance and repair
Digital transformation of the global workplace has impacted every aspect of the way companies do business. Much has been made of how smart, connected technologies are working behind the scenes to ingest, blend, and analyze data 24…
Understanding the Benefits of IoT in GPS Fleet Tracking
The transportation sector is like the nervous system for any economy. It is the medium that connects industries and facilitates the movement of people, goods, and products from one location to another. In fact, around 95%…
Today’s leaders in the industrial sector need to create tomorrow’s future-ready workforce
“Accelerate Industrial,” a recent research by Intel, represents the most comprehensive view of Industry 4.0, the digital transformation of the manufacturing sector. The research uncovered a serious skills gap that most Western industrial production training programs and government…
Ready or Not, Industry 4.0 Is Here
Many articles and posts on digital transformations and Industry 4.0 focus solely on technology enablement. In doing so, they underestimate the negative impact of poor organizational alignment. Assuming that employees can do both their day job…