Artificial intelligence dominates manufacturing strategy conversations, yet most industrial AI projects stall before they deliver measurable value. The missing ingredient is almost always the same: reliable, contextualized data flowing from IoT sensors, PLCs, and edge devices on the plant floor. In this IIoT World explainer, we break down why AI and IoT are not separate […]
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Connected industry, the concept of connecting equipment and collecting data for analysis, has been a hot topic in recent years. However, the debate around connected industry often revolves around how much data should be collected and how it should be used. John Harrington, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at HighByte, an expert in the field, […]
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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 both in public and at work. The effectiveness of these measures have a strong basis in clinical data, with […]
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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 by sparsely populated areas, and this isn’t likely to change – which opens up an opportunity for other players, […]
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Industry 4.0 is rapidly transforming how businesses across the globe are operating in an ever increasingly commercially competitive landscape. According to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Market Size & Forecast Report, the global market is expected to be valued at USD 933.62 billion by 2025. Whilst IIoT affects many industries, the manufacturing sector is […]
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IoT is driving the next industrial revolution. But hackers now see the supply chain as an easy target. The challenge: to mitigate the risk and drive more efficient, connected production, but without neglecting to invest in security and training – a topic very much in focus on the agenda at Internet of Things World in […]
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With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT), industries around the world are undergoing a major digital transformation. In their 2017 research, Capgemini reported that smart factories could contribute an annual added value of $500 billion to $1.5 trillion to the world economy in the next five years. In parallel, manufacturers predicted that overall […]
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Every single industrial organization is at risk. The competition — at home and globally — has discovered the value of IIoT to create new business models, to enable and empower the workforce, to establish new operational efficiencies, and so much more. The fact is, if you aren’t moving forward and getting better, you’re falling behind. […]
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Building a robust security architecture for smart factories requires a defense-in-depth approach that spans IT and OT network layers, from the enterprise cloud down to individual PLCs and sensors on the shop floor. As manufacturers connect more assets to Industrial IoT platforms and deploy edge AI, the attack surface expands, making structured security architecture essential […]
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The Internet of Things has been the next big thing for a while now. There is some debate over which sector has seen the biggest change – home, government or enterprise. I believe all signs point to the enterprise, specifically industrial customers, given the ability for IoT to solve business-related problems, improve performance and efficiency, […]
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IoT can help companies transform their businesses and leapfrog the competition, but the risk of failure is real. Managers should be prepared for technical and management challenges. Companies continue to have questions about the IoT and where they should focus their efforts. Leaders know that by connecting what has up until now been unconnected, they […]
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Creating a good user experience for IoT products is hard. There are more layers of technology, more users to please, and more teams to coordinate than ever before. Are you prepared to lead the way as a Product Manager? Throughout the years, UX practices have evolved and adapted to the latest technology trends, from the […]
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