Industrial IoT
Is your business model Industry 4.0-ready?
Industry 4.0 is often discussed from a technological perspective of machine learning, algorithms, smart sensors, and connected assets. But the truth is, its biggest impact will be on company business models, especially those of well-established companies.…
Three factors why Industrial IoT adoption is slow
The age of Industrial IoT (IIoT) is here. With IIoT the real-time data-net can sweep more broadly than ever before. However, companies in industries everywhere continue to use human beings to monitor their critical assets. Oil…
Case study: How the world’s largest flooring manufacturer uses IIoT solutions to reduce costs
World’s largest flooring manufacturer improves operational visibility and reduces costs with Cisco solutions. Taking Sustainability to the Factory Floor For Mohawk Industries, sustainability isn’t just a marketing buzzword. It’s a value woven deep within everything the…
There won’t be just one wireless technology for industrial IoT, but many
Rolls-Royce uses IoT to increase jet engine fuel efficiency, optimize flight paths, and improve maintenance to achieve a one percent reduction in fuel usage that translates to a $250,000 per plane per year efficiency cost saving;…
Your Network – The foundation for any Industrial IoT Initiative
Industrie 4.0, or the Industrial IoT, offers great promise for manufacturers to optimize business operations. The key to any successful Industrial IoT project lies in the factory data. Without data, extracted from a myriad of sources,…
Clouds, Fog and the IoT – Isolation or Collaboration?
IoT = Internet of Connected Things? The idea of transmitting sensor data over the Internet is becoming quite popular – we call it the “Internet of Things”. But the quality of Internet connectivity is not the…
How to deliver a competitive Industrial IoT Edge?
Modern machines tend to be smart. You’ve got a piece of industrial equipment, possibly with an OS, a sensor bus, and drivers talking to I/O systems enabling local monitoring and operation. Now you want to monitor,…
Using Video Analytics to Improve Critical Facility Security & Safety
The use of video surveillance in industrial settings is ever increasing. The convergence of inexpensive high-resolution video, high speed IP, and advanced computing and software technologies have made the benefits of adding video monitoring to critical…
How to Avoid the Trap of Building One-Off Features for IIoT Products
IIoT customers often demand a fully functional, end-to-end solution. And, most products often fall short of “the last mile” to give these customers exactly what they need. To bridge this gap (i.e., close the deal, or…
The missing piece in the IIoT
Buzz words such as the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Industry 4.0 and Digital Twin have started to weave their way into executive key notes and sales peoples’ pitches. It is easy for product offerings to…
Seven Lessons for Industrial IoT and Data Teams to Remember in 2018
In the Industrial IoT world, we often hear comments like "Let's make our existing machine or tool connected, and later we will find the way to create value or monetise it!" or "We need more and…
Think 2018: must-see video recordings of the sessions and key takeaways
“It is a moment that happens, probably, every 25 years, it’s an exponential moment when both, business and technology architectures change at the same time. This moment has a potential to change everything, and If you…