Rethinking MES Architecture for the Age of AI and Edge Computing
At the MES & Industry 4.0 Summit in Porto, Adélio Fernandes, VP of Engineering and Co-founder of Critical Manufacturing, shared forward-looking insights on how MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) must evolve to meet the needs of today’s data-intensive, AI-driven factories. His
Unleashing the Future: How AI and Edge Computing Are Reshaping the Energy Sector
The energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation—driven not just by policy shifts or sustainability targets, but by the increasing convergence of digital technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Edge Computing. And while much of the noise still surrounds pilot
The Edge Is Already Thinking. Most of the Industry Just Isn’t Ready for That
I’ve spent my career building systems that don’t get second chances. Environments where power flickers, heat warps, and networks fail, places where a device either works or it becomes a liability. So when I hear talk about edge computing as some
Why Edge-to-Cloud Data Symmetry Is the Foundation of Scalable Smart Manufacturing
As manufacturers accelerate their digital transformation journeys, the limitations of fragmented data environments are becoming more visible—and more costly. The promise of smart manufacturing hinges on one capability: enabling data to move seamlessly from the factory floor to the cloud
Embracing the Edge: How ZEDEDA Is Redefining the Future of Edge Computing
As data continues to explode across industries and geographies, the conversation is shifting—from what can be done in the cloud to what must be done at the edge. And right in the middle of this shift is ZEDEDA, a Bay
The Industrial AI Payoff: Where ROI Is Happening and What’s Shaping What’s Next
At the Automate 2025 show in Detroit, Sebastián Trolli, Research Manager at Frost & Sullivan, shared deep insights into how industrial AI is delivering measurable value now—and where it's heading next. His perspective draws from extensive engagement with vendors, end
The Edge Is Already Here: Why Industrial Systems Need to Catch Up
The industrial sector is still talking about edge computing as if it's coming soon, but that's not reality. It's already here, making critical decisions while most of our infrastructure clings to cloud dependencies and dashboard thinking. This disconnect is holding
Industrial Edge: What Leaders Need to Rethink Now
For many industrial organizations, the edge has long been treated as a fixed, isolated part of operations. But as digital transformation initiatives scale—and artificial intelligence, analytics, and cybersecurity concerns intensify—this view is rapidly becoming outdated. Erik Nordmark, Co-founder and CTO at
Minimizing lost time and equipment in manufacturing with real-time asset tracking
Access to the correct assets, equipment, and raw materials at the right time is vital for maintaining production schedules in a busy factory. Workers can spend up to 20% of their time searching for missing tools, leading to delays, frustration,