From Data to Insights: Turning Industrial Data into Actionable Intelligence
Modern industrial operations are redefining their relationship with data. No longer just a historical record, data now shapes real-time decisions and future outcomes. Systems across the factory floor continuously collect temperature, vibration, and motor speed readings through PLCs, IoT devices,
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,
How Ready Is NTN To Go To Scale?
What Are We Talking About? Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) represent a pivotal advancement in global communications, designed to extend connectivity far beyond the limits of ground-based infrastructure. By leveraging spaceborne and airborne assets—such as Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO),
The Rise of Industrial AI: Automation Trends to Watch in 2025
Enterprise IoT is forecasted to account for 72% of market revenue by 2028, up from 70% in 2023. This shift highlights how industries are rapidly investing in smarter, connected technologies to drive the next phase of automation. Automation has long been
Leveraging MQTT Brokers for Scalable Manufacturing Data Exchange
The ability to efficiently manage and distribute data is critical for modern manufacturing operations. As factories become more digitized, the need for real-time, scalable, and flexible data communication systems has increased. MQTT brokers provide a solution that helps manufacturers streamline industrial IoT
Driving Sustainability Forward with IIoT: Smarter Processes for a Greener Future
We live in an era marked by climate urgency and resource scarcity, industries face the dual challenge of meeting growing energy demands while minimizing their environmental footprint. Outdated factories, inefficient processes, and power-hungry data centers exacerbate this dilemma. Within this environment,
Innovating at the Edge: Erik Nordmark on IoT, Security, and the Future of Industrial Technology
Navigating the complexities of legacy systems, security threats, and scalability remains a significant challenge in the fast-evolving world of industrial technology. Erik Nordmark, co-founder of an edge computing company, has spent decades at the forefront of these issues. From his
The Business Case for IIoT in Manufacturing: Proving ROI with Real-Time Data
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is transforming modern manufacturing by enabling connected, data-driven processes that improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance decision-making. Manufacturers increasingly rely on IIoT to optimize production, but proving its return on investment (ROI) remains a
Securing MQTT for IIoT: Best Practices for a Safer Industrial Ecosystem
As Industrial IoT (IIoT) adoption accelerates, the MQTT protocol has become a cornerstone for efficient real-time data exchange in manufacturing, energy, and critical infrastructure. However, security vulnerabilities in MQTT configurations can expose industrial systems to cyber threats, including unauthorized access, data breaches, and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. Understanding how