Articles tagged as IT-OT integration

The Human Side of Smart Manufacturing: People, Partners, and Purpose in IIoT and AI
· Hybrid Manufacturing

The Human Side of Smart Manufacturing: People, Partners, and Purpose in IIoT and AI

When we talk about smart manufacturing, the spotlight often falls on technologies—Industrial IoT, machine learning, and generative AI. But behind every breakthrough, there are people making decisions, solving problems, and shaping how these tools are applied. At IIoT World Manufacturing Day, the session “Accelerating Innovation and Agility in Manufacturing with IIoT and Machine Learning” highlighted […]

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How Digital Twins Deliver Clarity in Industrial Operations
· Energy

How Digital Twins Deliver Clarity in Industrial Operations

In complex industrial and energy environments, clarity is often the hardest thing to achieve. Data flows in from thousands of sensors, but without context, it risks turning into a data swamp—volumes of information that overwhelm rather than guide. At the IIoT World Energy Day 2024, industry experts highlighted how digital twins are becoming essential tools […]

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The Hidden Advantage of Industry Leaders: Multisite MES
· Discrete Manufacturing

The Hidden Advantage of Industry Leaders: Multisite MES

As manufacturers navigate increasingly complex global operations, one thing is clear: digital transformation can no longer be achieved through disconnected plant-level systems. A new white paper from Critical Manufacturing, “Multisite MES: Essential for Enterprise Digital Transformation,” outlines why a unified, enterprise-wide MES is fast becoming the foundation for future-ready manufacturing.Traditionally, MES implementations have been handled at the […]

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Securing the Future of Industrial Operations: How Smart RTUs Are Changing the Game
· Cybersecurity

Securing the Future of Industrial Operations: How Smart RTUs Are Changing the Game

Cybersecurity remains one of the most pressing challenges in industrial operations, but the biggest risk isn’t just external threats—it’s how companies manage and control access to critical infrastructure. James Redmond, Global Offer Manager for SCADA & Telemetry at Schneider Electric, discusses how new smart RTU solutions are transforming security, efficiency, and scalability in industrial environments. […]

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