Most factory data architectures today serve between 10 and 50 consuming systems. Agentic AI will push that number into the thousands, a 100x increase in edge-based data consumers. The ISA-95 layer-by-layer model was not designed for…
As energy storage systems (ESS) move from niche pilot projects to the backbone of the modern grid, a critical realization has emerged: the hardware is only as good as the software managing it. While a battery's…
Industrial organizations are no strangers to transformation. While technology has long been a catalyst for progress, the accelerating speed and complexity of change means that tools alone can no longer deliver a lasting competitive advantage. The…
An in depth conversation with Michelangelo Canzoneri, Global Head of Group Smart Manufacturing at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Interview by Jan Burian Headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, Merck employs around 65,000 people in 66 countries, contributing to…
As manufacturers continue to navigate evolving demands, supply chain complexity, and fast-paced technological change, the need for scalable, intelligent, and resilient systems is front and center. The MESI 4.0 Summit 2025, hosted by Critical Manufacturing, offers a platform…
Industrial cybersecurity is evolving beyond firewalls, VPNs, and segmented networks. In this IIoT World analysis, we examine the emerging concept of networkless connectivity and what it means for operational technology (OT) environments that must defend against…
In the ongoing effort to bridge the gap between operational technology (OT) and IT, HighByte’s latest announcement marks a significant milestone for manufacturers on their digital transformation journey. Today, March 31, 2025, HighByte announced native support for Amazon…
Cyberattacks on strategic infrastructure are increasing in frequency and sophistication, escalating risk and compliance
IoT can be viewed as an ideal opportunity to bridge the worlds of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT). IoT projects over the last several years have focused on device onboarding and getting data aggregated…