The Missing Field Guide to Industrial IoT Platform Development Choices
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The Missing Field Guide to Industrial IoT Platform Development Choices

You’re an industrial equipment manufacturer. You design, produce and sell equipment used in manufacturing, agriculture, life sciences, food & beverage production, transportation, oil & gas, and other industrial scenarios. Your digital transformation journey may just be starting, and you seek to collect data from your machines and PLCs for the first time. Maybe you have […]

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How to implement baseline security measures for every ICS organization
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How to implement baseline security measures for every ICS organization

The development of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) over the past two decades has changed the face of many industries. Operational Technology (OT) – largely industrial equipment – has become increasingly connected, and the integration of Information Technology (IT) components allows such devices to leverage software that drives data collection and analysis, resulting in enhanced performance […]

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The Hydrocarbon Industry and IIoT Transformation
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The Hydrocarbon Industry and IIoT Transformation

After years of high and rising oil prices, the latest drastic drop in Oil prices put indebted Oil and Gas companies on credit rating agencies watch lists and resulted in some oil and gas companies going the traditional route of cost cutting measures such as layoffs and capital expense reductions. However, some organizations realizing that […]

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Five steps to master digital transformation in manufacturing
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Five steps to master digital transformation in manufacturing

It is still early innings for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and the fourth industrial revolution has barely begun, yet organizations without a digital strategy are already falling behind. This trend toward more connectivity, data, computing, and technology will only grow. Enterprises that begin their digital transformation journey, will, in fact, take advantage of […]

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Report on State of IIoT Adoption and Maturity in Three Industries
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Report on State of IIoT Adoption and Maturity in Three Industries

A survey of senior-level, experienced Industrial IoT decision-makers and influencers in the manufacturing, oil and gas (O&G), and transportation industries confirms that IIoT has progressed beyond hype to widespread use. Eighty six percent of participants in the Bsquare 2017 Annual IIoT Maturity Survey have adopted IIoT solutions and 84% believe their solutions are very or […]

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New podcast episode: How Industrial IoT is Reshaping the Energy Sector
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New podcast episode: How Industrial IoT is Reshaping the Energy Sector

Daniel Elizalde released today the episode number nine of the IoT Product Leadership podcast focused on how Industrial IoT is reshaping the energy sector. His special guest for this episode is Susan Peterson-Sturm, Digital Lead of Power Generation and Water in the Industrial Automation Division of ABB. Listen to this episode to find out more about the role Industrial […]

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For Industrial IoT success, look beyond your factory walls
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For Industrial IoT success, look beyond your factory walls

The architecture for Industrial IoT (IIoT) is largely understood. Sensors gather data. Networks orchestrate the data. Computation processes the data and analysis of the data to make it usable and actionable. However, one of the most significant challenges for manufacturers looking to create a connected factory is where to start their project. The next question […]

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Why food & beverage companies should crack down on Cyber threats to ICS
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Why food & beverage companies should crack down on Cyber threats to ICS

When we buy groceries at the supermarket, most of us check the ingredients and expiration dates of packaged goods. But how can we be sure that the products we bring home are safe to eat and drink? Naturally, food and beverage (F&B) manufacturers have a vested interest in ensuring the quality and safety of their […]

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Why Industrial Network Switches Differ from Business IT Switches
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Why Industrial Network Switches Differ from Business IT Switches

Dirt. Dust. Vibration. Shocks. Electrical noise. Blistering heat. Freezing cold. The quick answer to the question of why industrial network switches differ from business IT switches is that the industrial Ethernet switch is built to withstand all these challenges. By comparison, the business IT switch, cosseted by air conditioning in data centers or nestling in […]

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Business models and market participation for virtual power plants
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Business models and market participation for virtual power plants

Virtual power plants/pools (VPP), are fast becoming a driving force
in the power industry, due to rising demand for energy and the global turn to renewables. By 2025 there will be 1 billion more people on the planet, all requiring electricity. And by 2040, 60 percent of the power generated worldwide will come from renewable sources, […]

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Is your business model Industry 4.0-ready?
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Is your business model Industry 4.0-ready?

Industry 4.0 is often discussed from a technological perspective of machine learning, algorithms, smart sensors, and connected assets. But the truth is, its biggest impact will be on company business models, especially those of well-established companies. Innovation expert Frank Piller shares the results of a large German initiative involving 40 leading industrial companies exploring appropriate […]

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