How Oil & Gas Operators Are Enabling Remote-First, Low-Touch Operations
A Practical Shift Toward Remote Operations Oil and gas operators are increasingly transitioning to remote-first infrastructures. With mature IIoT platforms, edge AI, and automation, facilities are now being managed with minimal on-site personnel—especially offshore. This isn’t a future-state vision; it's already
The AI Gap: Can Manufacturing Keep Up With the Pace of Innovation?
AI is moving faster than most industries can digest. According to data cited during a recent IIoT World session, AI capability is now doubling every 3.5 months—a 100x improvement in a single year. That’s not evolution; that’s exponential transformation. For industries
The Cost of Bad Data: Why Time Series Integrity Matters More Than You Think
Data plays a critical role in shaping operational decisions. From sensor streams in factories to API response times in cloud environments, organizations rely on time-stamped metrics to understand what’s happening and determine what to do next. But when that data
From Historical Data to Real-Time Action: Unlocking Industrial Intelligence
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
The Connected Factory Playbook: Actionable Insights for C-Level Manufacturing Leaders
Modern manufacturers face a paradox: despite generating more data than ever, as much as 80–95% of valuable operational data remains unused. The result? Missed opportunities, fragmented visibility, and stalled digital transformation efforts. Our new executive booklet, based on the expert panel “The Connected
The Industrial AI Payoff: Where ROI Is Happening and What’s Shaping What’s Next
At the Automate 2025 show in Detroit, Sebastián Trolli, Research Manager at Frost & Sullivan, shared deep insights into how industrial AI is delivering measurable value now—and where it's heading next. His perspective draws from extensive engagement with vendors, end
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,
The Rise of AI Agents: Redefining Automation in Manufacturing
AI agents are rapidly transforming industries, and manufacturing is no exception. While initial applications focused on optimizing HR, finance, legal, and claims management, AI agents are now driving significant improvements in core manufacturing operations. These intelligent systems generally take two forms:
A Guide to Manufacturing Data Analytics – Why Manufacturers Need a Modern Data Platform
In the age of digital transformation, data is more than a byproduct—it's a powerful asset. But most manufacturers are sitting on untapped potential. This white paper from Critical Manufacturing explores how modern data platforms, combined with MES systems, are reshaping industrial operations—from