Three Common IIoT Mistakes
· Connected Industry

Three Common IIoT Mistakes

Not a day goes by without an article or blog outlining the technology stack required to build an enterprise IoT solution. During hype-cycles like this, the immaturity of the technology and the general lack of knowledge definitely requires education and even evangelism. However continued reporting of high project failure rates should raise significant concerns. There […]

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Is OT security ready for the next wave of cybercrime?
· Cybersecurity

Is OT security ready for the next wave of cybercrime?

Forrester’s Predictions 2020: The Internet of Things report has an eye-opening forecast on cybercrime for the coming year – an IoT prediction that demands that we collectively consider how to strengthen OT security. We cannot close the door on connectivity’s many benefits. It’s clear that connectivity across people, assets, and systems empowers us to make […]

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[Use Case] Smart Grid and Distribution System Cybersecurity Protection
· Cybersecurity

[Use Case] Smart Grid and Distribution System Cybersecurity Protection

Smart grid is an evolving new power system framework with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) driven power equipment and a massively layered structure. The new generation sensors, smart meters and electronic devices are integral components of smart grid. However, the upcoming deployment of smart devices at different layers followed by their integration with communication networks […]

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The Basics Behind Building Machine Learning Solutions
· Artificial Intelligence & ML

The Basics Behind Building Machine Learning Solutions

Machine Learning Requires a Systematic Approach to Systems, Architecture, and data. Developing Machine Learning analytics yields immediate and long-term benefits. 1. Make Machine Learning Part of a Modernization Strategy  After decades in research labs, machine learning is now getting enormous attention for real-world applications that harness the technology’s formidable power to discern patterns in huge quantities and […]

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The only Industrial IoT platform you’ll ever need
· Connected Industry

The only Industrial IoT platform you’ll ever need

Are you looking for the best industrial IoT platform? Sorry, it’s not for sale. So, if your enterprise is serious about transforming your products, processes, and service relationships, you’ve got a problem. What do you see when you search? First, you’ll find IIoT analytics platforms. Then you’ll see drag-and-drop IIoT application platforms. You’ll read about […]

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7 Business Reasons to Develop a Predictive Maintenance Program
· Predictive Analytics

7 Business Reasons to Develop a Predictive Maintenance Program

Predictive Maintenance allows you to offer new services to customers, where you use realtime data and insights from your deployed base of units to distance yourself from the competition and create enhanced customer value. Predictive Maintenance (PdM) is the ability to use historical data and analysis at realtime to optimize and predict when a failure […]

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Buy smart: best practices for sourcing IIoT solutions from start-ups
· Digital Disruption

Buy smart: best practices for sourcing IIoT solutions from start-ups

A lot of the innovation around Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is coming from start-up companies. But how do you buy a solution when the technology is still evolving, the use cases are emerging, and the company selling it may not be in business a year from now? Let me tell you what won’t work […]

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New opportunities to become smarter in the manufacturing lifecycle
· Connected Industry

New opportunities to become smarter in the manufacturing lifecycle

With the arrival of the Industrial Internet of Things, manufacturers are finding themselves at the forefront of fast-moving, disruptive and revolutionary change.  Among other things, this change is quickly introducing components for the creation of a smart factory. The concept of a smart factory uses “smart machines”, or IIoT enabled equipment, to drive enormous improvements […]

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Repurposing older technology for IIoT
· Connected Industry

Repurposing older technology for IIoT

There are three major challenges every manufacturer faces as they work to migrate to Industry 4.0 – legacy systems, limited expertise, and limited budgets. These three challenges work together to keep factories from embracing Industry 4.0 to enable real-time data and better business decisions. The good news is – there is a solution. More about […]

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Smart Columbus – building blocks for a better future
· Smart Cities

Smart Columbus – building blocks for a better future

The Smart Columbus project started with the mission to accelerate human progress through open mobility. Essential to developing a smart city was not only data collection and state of the art technology, but also the ability to serve and involve shareholders – its residents. With a purpose to include citizens and make them part of […]

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5G is Coming – IoT Security Remains an Unanswered Challenge
· Cybersecurity

5G is Coming – IoT Security Remains an Unanswered Challenge

Why IoTs have created a security crisis and strained the communications infrastructure along the way. Quick Hit Points:  Mobile phone markets are completely saturated, yet the IoT market, in its infancy, still outnumbers mobile phones 2:1 (16 billion vs. 8 billion devices) IoTs are purpose-built devices with a lifespan of 8 to 20 years and […]

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Breaking down business risks through machine health visibility
· Connected Industry

Breaking down business risks through machine health visibility

When it comes to managing risk in an industrial business, many consider damage through natural disasters and fire or explosions to be of great concern, because they can cost a company dearly. But there are common interruptions such as machinery breakdowns that are often overlooked and, who says that these don’t cause any fires or […]

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