Edge Computing: Hype or Reality?
What is Edge Computing? The most basic explanation of Edge Computing describes it as the next generation of the geographical location of physical computing infrastructure and architecture, relocating closer to enterprises and…
OT Threats Are on the Rise. Are You Prepared?
For years, operational technology (OT) systems have been working to control everything from factories to transportation networks to utilities. But the reality is that most citizens don’t think about these systems until…
Europe Smart Electric Meter Market to Witness Mounting Growth in Approaching Time and Forecast by 2027
According to a recent study from market research firm Graphical Research, the Europe smart electric meter market size is poised to expand at substantial CAGR during the forecast period. smart…
Distributed Edge Computing: New Kid in Town
Medium-sized companies are being increasingly challenged to figure out how their product portfolios or operations can become smarter with the help of the IoT technology. A growing number of connected…
When Industrial Protocol Translation Goes Wrong
A recent research paper delves into the vital role of protocol translation in industrial facilities by looking at the protocol gateway. It is a small device that translates the different…
Industry 4.0’s impact on the Food & Beverage industry
Automation solutions are driving, or will shortly, Food & Beverage companies towards a digitalization of processes as formalized by the concept of Industry 4.0. The food industry, the second largest…
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…
Manufacturing Analytics: What it is and top use cases
With the arrival of Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), a digital transformation is currently underway. The manufacturing industry is beginning to use industrial analytics driven by…
Navigating the Ocean of Technologies Toward Success In a Data-Driven World
You’ve probably heard about new technologies that are reshaping the way we work and live, like 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT), but have you noticed how data is…
Manufacturing Optimization – The Paradigm Shift to A Smarter System
There is no sitting on the fence with manufacturing transformation in a post Covid-19 world, the value of smart manufacturing takes on an added dimension. In this unexampled signal of…
How to combat the cybersecurity risk from a changing IIoT
The Industrial Internet of Things (“IIoT”) is evolving at a rapid pace, with experts predicting that 35 billion IoT devices1 will be installed around the world by the end of…
Cybersecurity Tips to Avoid Ransomware Attacks
This latest ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline is another call to action for all organizations to increase their cybersecurity efforts, harden their networks against attacks, and improve visibility to malicious…