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…
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…
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.…
We’re on the verge of an explosion of IoT-related products and services and the security for IoT devices is a concern. We all know that the Internet of Things or IoT has started to disrupt consumers,…
The age of Industrial IoT (IIoT) is here. With IIoT the real-time data-net can sweep more broadly than ever before. However, companies in industries everywhere continue to use human beings to monitor their critical assets. Oil…
World’s largest flooring manufacturer improves operational visibility and reduces costs with Cisco solutions. Taking Sustainability to the Factory Floor For Mohawk Industries, sustainability isn’t just a marketing buzzword. It’s a value woven deep within everything the…
Rolls-Royce uses IoT to increase jet engine fuel efficiency, optimize flight paths, and improve maintenance to achieve a one percent reduction in fuel usage that translates to a $250,000 per plane per year efficiency cost saving;…
Everyone in, and serving, manufacturing businesses has encountered terms such as Industry 4.0, Digital Transformation, and Smart Factory. Small compute footprints, low-cost, high-availability communication systems, high-capacity–low-cost memory, rapidly evolving sensor technology, and new time-series data structures…
According to an article published by Trend Micro: “in 2018, digital extortion will be at the core of most cybercriminals’ business model and will propel them into other schemes that will get their hands on potentially…
There is no doubt about it, we are surrounded by innovation and technological advancement. I can’t remember the last time that I have gone a full day without feeling awed or delighted by some new invention.…
As you evaluate ICS cyber security solutions to protect your critical infrastructure from threats, there are a few criteria your team must consider throughout the process. We've compiled a checklist to help you select a solution…
Industrie 4.0, or the Industrial IoT, offers great promise for manufacturers to optimize business operations. The key to any successful Industrial IoT project lies in the factory data. Without data, extracted from a myriad of sources,…