IIoT World Days Track – ICS Security: Bringing Order to ICS Cyber Chaos
· Cybersecurity

IIoT World Days Track – ICS Security: Bringing Order to ICS Cyber Chaos

Track Sponsored by and This track, originally presented at IIoT World Days on July 1, 2020, covers 5 presentations from industry leaders in ICS Security: ICS Security Bringing Order to ICS Cyber Chaos Addressing the Business and Cyber Security Challenges on the New Industrial 4.0 Convergence Creating and Performing a Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise CMMC, the […]

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The impact of COVID-19 measures on Belgian traffic and air quality
· Connected Industry

The impact of COVID-19 measures on Belgian traffic and air quality

Throughout the whole of last year (2019), we used multiple open data sources to collect data such as highway traffic, air quality, weather, bike rental, car sharing and public transport data, parking space occupancy and much more. It was part of a smart mobility project called ManyWays, that Waylay ran jointly with MORE LION, and which was funded […]

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Industry 4.0, Smart Factories and Fabrication Portability
· Industrial IoT

Industry 4.0, Smart Factories and Fabrication Portability

Today, the traditional concept of the large, static factory is becoming an outdated relic, thanks to Industry 4.0.  3D printing, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and advanced human-machine interfaces are just some of Industry 4.0’s applications and components that are reshaping the manufacturing world. Industry 4.0 Makes Fabrication Portability Possible Since we live in […]

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Six Steps to Predictive Maintenance
· Connected Industry

Six Steps to Predictive Maintenance

The manufacturing sector is facing a myriad of challenges, but they all point in one direction – improving the bottom-line performance. Within the energy sector, one of the most important drivers is to increase operational efficiency. Asset management is key to achieving this. Traditionally assets are large and costly, with long service lives. To achieve […]

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Securing IT and OT in Industrial and Manufacturing Environments
· ICS Security

Securing IT and OT in Industrial and Manufacturing Environments

For many years, industrial control systems—often called “Operational Technology” or OT—have been relatively safe from cyber attacks. The control and telemetry systems used in industrial plants and manufacturing environments were typically placed on isolated or “air gapped” communication networks, and the systems themselves were based on highly specialized operating systems which were difficult to attack […]

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Safe Skill-Aligned On-The-Job Training with Autonomous Systems
· Artificial Intelligence

Safe Skill-Aligned On-The-Job Training with Autonomous Systems

What happens when technology advancements threaten to automate people’s jobs? That question is on the minds of many as research and development in artificial intelligence and machine learning rapidly advances. Recently ASU received a million dollar NSF Convergence Accelerator Grant to create autonomous systems that are not only more adaptable and efficient in manufacturing environments, […]

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IIoT World introduces mobile app to support the human aspect of the Digital Transformation journey to support its global community
· Connected Industry

IIoT World introduces mobile app to support the human aspect of the Digital Transformation journey to support its global community

Global Industrial IoT Experts that gather for the largest Industrial IoT virtual event can now leverage a mobile app as part of their conference experience, to support their digital learning in the human aspects of effectiveness, thanks to a collaboration with Ei World.   Westlake Ohio, June 29, 2020 – IIoT World today announced further […]

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Smart Buildings: Using IoT to Safeguard the Workplace
· Connected Industry

Smart Buildings: Using IoT to Safeguard the Workplace

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a complete re-evaluation of our physical spaces, including the workplace with smart buildings and smart factories.  Employees and consumers won’t set foot in facilities they don’t believe to be safe. Going forward, enterprises must take unprecedented measures for both safety and privacy. Fortunately for smart buildings, IoT technology is there to make it happen. Smart Buildings in […]

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The importance of co-innovation for Smart City Success
· Smart Cities, Buildings & Infrastructure

The importance of co-innovation for Smart City Success

Did you know that, right now, 55% of the world’s total population lives in cities? And that percentage is expected to reach 70% by 2050. That means that urban areas will have no choice but to grow during the next decades. Public institutions and private organizations are working to build what we call the smart […]

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A Road Map for IT/OT Convergence and Data-Driven Decision Making
· Connected Industry

A Road Map for IT/OT Convergence and Data-Driven Decision Making

Today, survival of the fittest is linked not to size or strength but to the ability to change — to move quickly, adapt, seize opportunities, and be agile. In addition, competition has never been higher in manufacturing, and with more companies competing for the same customer base, differentiation is a challenge. The ability to innovate […]

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Creating a Smart Energy Management Solution for Smart Buildings
· Connected Industry

Creating a Smart Energy Management Solution for Smart Buildings

Smart buildings represent a significant portion of the Internet of Things (IoT) market. According to  Mordor Intelligence, the smart building market is expected to record a compound annual growth rate of over 23 percent over the period of 2019 – 2024. But first, what is considered a smart energy management solution (or IoT energy management solution)? […]

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How to achieve energy efficiency in commercial buildings
· Smart Cities, Buildings & Infrastructure

How to achieve energy efficiency in commercial buildings

Sustainability and efficiency are nowadays at the top of the public agenda. Vendors, suppliers, customers and the public at large are looking at products and services through the lens of environmental change. Companies are striving to meet increasing innovation demands in product development and customer service, while carefully juggling resources and striving for the lowest climate […]

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