How AI and Automation are Reshaping the Global Supply Chain
· Artificial Intelligence

How AI and Automation are Reshaping the Global Supply Chain

At ProMat 2025, Ananta Islam, CEO and Region President, Americas, at Körber Supply Chain shared insights on the rapid transformation of supply chain driven by artificial intelligence and automation. As businesses adopt Industry 4.0 technologies, supply chain become more efficient, resilient, and data-driven.The Growing Role of Automation in Supply ChainAutomation has shifted from a luxury to […]

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IIoT World Days 2025: What’s Next in IIoT, AI & Cybersecurity?
· Additive Manufacturing

IIoT World Days 2025: What’s Next in IIoT, AI & Cybersecurity?

As industries continue to embrace digital transformation, the IIoT World Days 2025 series will bring together global leaders, innovators, and experts to explore the latest advancements in Industrial IoT (IIoT), AI, Machine Learning (ML), cybersecurity, and smart manufacturing. These virtual events are designed to provide actionable insights, real-world use cases, and emerging trends shaping the future of manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and supply […]

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Are data historians holding us back?
· Connected Industry

Are data historians holding us back?

The role of the data historian has changed a lot since the 1980s, and it’s time to rethink how it serves us. Industry 4.0 demands better integration between OT and IT systems, allowing teams to centralize data and extract real-time insights across the entire enterprise. But your average data historian is a roadblock. Monolithic, end-to-end […]

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MQTT Brokers: Enabling Real-Time Data Integration in Manufacturing
· Discrete Manufacturing

MQTT Brokers: Enabling Real-Time Data Integration in Manufacturing

In modern manufacturing, seamless data flow between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) is critical for efficiency and innovation. During a recent panel discussion, Ravi Subramanyan, Director of Industry Solutions Manufacturing at HiveMQ, highlighted the growing role of MQTT brokers in enabling real-time industrial IoT (IIoT) data integration and optimizing data movement across manufacturing […]

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From Reactive to Predictive: How IIoT Is Transforming Maintenance Strategies
· Predictive Maintenance

From Reactive to Predictive: How IIoT Is Transforming Maintenance Strategies

Industrial maintenance…a headache? Yes. Thief of time? Absolutely. Reputation killer? It has its moments! These are the results of relying on a reactive approach to industrial maintenance. Reacting when equipment failures occur repeatedly without warning leads to operational downtime, production delays, and unplanned expenses that come directly out of a company’s profit margins.It’s been a […]

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Building the Factory of the Future: Bridging Innovation and Practicality
· Discrete Manufacturing

Building the Factory of the Future: Bridging Innovation and Practicality

The concept of the “Factory of the Future” is no longer a distant vision; it is an achievable reality driven by the integration of advanced technologies, collaborative ecosystems, and forward-thinking strategies. Manufacturers seeking to transform their operations must balance innovation with practicality to build facilities that are agile, efficient, and resilient. This article explores key […]

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HiveMQ Pulse: Transforming Industrial IoT with Distributed Data Intelligence
· Analytics

HiveMQ Pulse: Transforming Industrial IoT with Distributed Data Intelligence

A New Era of IoT Data ManagementAs industrial enterprises accelerate their digital transformation, managing and leveraging real-time operational data remains a critical challenge. HiveMQ, a leader in enterprise MQTT solutions, has introduced HiveMQ Pulse, a next-generation distributed data intelligence platform designed to unify, transform, and contextualize data at the source.Announced at ProveIt! Conference 2025, HiveMQ Pulse is purpose-built for Industry 4.0. It provides organizations […]

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Moving from Reactive to Predictive: How IoT-Enabled Maintenance Drives Efficiency and Cost Savings
· Predictive Maintenance

Moving from Reactive to Predictive: How IoT-Enabled Maintenance Drives Efficiency and Cost Savings

Organizations across manufacturing, facility management, and rental equipment often face operational bottlenecks from unplanned downtime. By integrating real-time IoT sensors and data-driven insights, businesses can reduce maintenance costs and mitigate critical failures before they escalate. Case studies show significant financial benefits, with manufacturers saving millions through early failure detection. This article explores how transitioning from […]

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AI and ML in Manufacturing: Turning Data into Actionable Insights
· Artificial Intelligence

AI and ML in Manufacturing: Turning Data into Actionable Insights

Since the Industrial Revolution, the manufacturing sector has generated vast amounts of data—too much for humans to process manually. So, industries like automotive, electronics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals are now leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to transform raw data into actionable insights, enhancing efficiency and productivity.Big Data and related software have enabled data-driven […]

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IIoT and ML: The Secret to Reducing Waste and Maximizing ROI in Manufacturing
· Discrete Manufacturing

IIoT and ML: The Secret to Reducing Waste and Maximizing ROI in Manufacturing

For modern manufacturers to stay relevant in an ever-expanding global market, they have to overcome a plethora of challenges that demand innovative solutions. Rising costs of raw materials and energy have placed considerable strain on profit margins, causing manufacturers to adopt more cost-efficient strategies. Concurrently, there is an increasing emphasis on sustainable practices that minimize […]

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Scaling Solutions: Overcoming Pilot Purgatory in Manufacturing
· Discrete Manufacturing

Scaling Solutions: Overcoming Pilot Purgatory in Manufacturing

Many manufacturers find themselves trapped in “pilot purgatory,” where digital transformation initiatives fail to scale beyond isolated proof-of-concept projects. While these pilots often demonstrate promise, they rarely deliver enterprise-wide impact due to fragmented systems, lack of interoperability, and limited scalability. Breaking out of this cycle is critical for manufacturers seeking to maximize the value of […]

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Polycrisis and a Connected Enterprise
· Discrete Manufacturing

Polycrisis and a Connected Enterprise

The world is living through what is already a trending topic called “poly-crisis”, the interaction of crises. This includes such vectors as climate change, geopolitical tensions, economic volatility, and pandemic, all of which are ramped up at one time. This complex web of crises raises a critical question: Given the current poly-crisis, is it possible […]

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