Every predictive maintenance model, every digital twin simulation, and every real-time dashboard in a modern factory depends on one thing: trustworthy time series data. Yet bad data, whether caused by sensor drift, network gaps, or timestamp misalignment, silently erodes the accuracy of industrial analytics and can cost manufacturers millions in unplanned downtime. This IIoT World […]
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Learn how integrating a time series database with your historian helps industrial teams detect issues faster, act in real-time, and build predictive strategies that reduce downtime.Modern industrial systems continuously generate time-stamped data from sensors, PLCs, SCADA systems, and other connected devices. Known as time series data, this information reflects how conditions change over time, tracking […]
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As manufacturers accelerate their digital transformation journeys, the limitations of fragmented data environments are becoming more visible—and more costly. The promise of smart manufacturing hinges on one capability: enabling data to move seamlessly from the factory floor to the cloud and back without loss, latency, or complexity.This is where edge-to-cloud synchronization emerges not as an […]
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Manufacturing plants generate enormous volumes of data every second, from vibration sensors on rotating equipment to temperature readings in chemical reactors and throughput counters on packaging lines. Yet the vast majority of this data is never analyzed in time to influence decisions on the shop floor. In this article, IIoT World explores the end-to-end journey […]
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For manufacturers, utilities, and other industrial operators, time series data—information captured over time from machines, sensors, and control systems—is the backbone of modern operations. But as data volumes grow, many organizations are still struggling to keep up: storing the data is easy; using it effectively, in real time, is not.InfluxData’s release of InfluxDB 3 Core and […]
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What does it take to make digital transformation stick—beyond pilots, platforms, and buzzwords?At Hannover Messe 2025, the conversation around industrial transformation reached a new level of clarity—and urgency. From AI and agentic automation to modular MES platforms and resilient supply chains, one message was consistent: transformation is no longer a long-term goal. It’s a right-now […]
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The factory of the future is not being built from the cloud down; it is being rebuilt from the edge up. In this article, IIoT World explores how modern edge data architectures are fundamentally changing manufacturing operations by enabling real-time analytics, energy optimization, and predictive maintenance at the point of production. Rather than routing every […]
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At Hannover Messe 2025, InfluxData CEO Evan Kaplan and HighByte CPO John Harrington discuss how manufacturers are shifting from data collection to data intelligence and what’s required to support that transformation. Below are the most important insights that emerged from the conversation: The Purpose of Data Is Shifting—from Monitoring to Control Historically, manufacturers used data […]
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Achieving world-class Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a top priority for manufacturers, yet most facilities operate well below the 85% benchmark that separates leaders from laggards. Predictive maintenance powered by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is proving to be one of the most effective levers for closing that gap. In this guide, IIoT World […]
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In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, staying competitive means being smart with your operations — and smarter with your investments. Leading organizations are turning to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize processes, cut costs, and boost ROI.This new digital booklet, “How IIoT and AI Are Driving Smarter Operational Investments,” explores how companies across manufacturing, logistics, […]
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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 significant challenge. Due to the complexities of implementation and measurement, many organizations struggle to quantify […]
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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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