How to Use InfluxDB and PTC ThingWorx for Industrial IoT
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How to Use InfluxDB and PTC ThingWorx for Industrial IoT

One of the biggest challenges of implementing a digital transformation program is integrating with legacy systems for data collection. Another major challenge is presented in storing and utilizing that data to extract business value. In this article, you will learn about InfluxDB and PTC ThingWorx, and how you can use them together to simplify IIoT. […]

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Embracing the Future: Schneider Electric’s Vision for Smart Factories at Hannover Messe 2024
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Embracing the Future: Schneider Electric’s Vision for Smart Factories at Hannover Messe 2024

In this interview at Hannover Messe 2024, Dr. Ali Haj Fraj, Sr. VP Digital Factory, Schneider Electric, explains how industrial businesses could leverage smart factories to drive growth, productivity, and sustainability. The Emergence of Smart Manufacturing At the heart of the discussion, Dr. Ali Haj Fraj emphasized the increasing importance of smart manufacturing. The last […]

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Predictive Maintenance for Industrial IoT Devices at the Edge
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Predictive Maintenance for Industrial IoT Devices at the Edge

Working at the edgeIn industrial operations, time is money. The more efficient processes and machinery are, the better it is for business. Providing proactive monitoring and maintenance of industrial machines, however, is not an easy task. This is especially true as these machines become increasingly complex and distributed. It’s not possible to have maintenance crews […]

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Green at the Core: How Sustainability Is Becoming the New Competitive Edge in Business
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Green at the Core: How Sustainability Is Becoming the New Competitive Edge in Business

Last week, at the Innovation Summit in Paris, I had the pleasure to interview Sophie Borgne, Water Segment President, Schneider Electric, and Georg Weber, Executive Board Member & CTO, Wilo Group. The conversation is focused on sustainability, marking a pivotal shift in how businesses perceive and integrate green practices into their core strategies.It’s becoming clear that sustainability […]

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Bridging Technologies and Sustainability: Connect’s Role in Modernizing Industry
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Bridging Technologies and Sustainability: Connect’s Role in Modernizing Industry

At the Innovation Summit in Paris, Kim Custeau,  EVP Portfolio, Aveva, talks about “Connect,” a dynamic initiative at the forefront of integrating over 109 products from Aveva alongside Schneider Electric’s software components. This pivotal platform, Connect, acts as the foundational core of Schneider Electric’s ecosystem, revolutionizing how data from a myriad of sources is brought […]

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Materialize: Schneider Electric’s Blueprint for a Sustainable Future in Critical Minerals
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Materialize: Schneider Electric’s Blueprint for a Sustainable Future in Critical Minerals

In a recent interview at the Innovation Summit in Paris, I had the pleasure of speaking with Barbara Frei, EVP of Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric, about their latest program, Materialize. This program aims to transform the critical minerals industry by steering it toward carbon neutrality, a goal that’s becoming increasingly crucial in today’s environmental context.Materialize […]

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From Visibility to Vigilance: Transforming Industrial Cybersecurity with Schneider Electric
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From Visibility to Vigilance: Transforming Industrial Cybersecurity with Schneider Electric

In this interview during the Innovation Summit 2024, Jay Abdallah, Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions & Services at Schneider Electric, talks about the double-edged sword that technological advancement represents. While it undoubtedly propels efficiency and efficacy in operations, it concurrently expands the attack surface, necessitating heightened security standards and regulatory compliance to shield against vulnerabilities. […]

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[E-book] Harnessing the Power of Node-RED for Industrial Innovation
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[E-book] Harnessing the Power of Node-RED for Industrial Innovation

Node-RED stands at the forefront of the digital transformation, embodying a significant leap in bridging complex programming and intuitive, accessible interfaces. Born from the innovative endeavors of Nick O’Leary at IBM, this open-source, low-code environment has rapidly evolved from a simple MQTT message visualizer to a powerful tool for IoT and automation, underscoring the value […]

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Powering the Future: How ju:niz Energy Leveraged InfluxDB to Optimize Renewable Energy Systems
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Powering the Future: How ju:niz Energy Leveraged InfluxDB to Optimize Renewable Energy Systems

ju:niz Energy is at the forefront of the decentralized energy transition in Germany. Why? Because ju:niz Energy has intelligent energy management systems that control battery storage and decentralized energy systems for optimal results. Their decentralized energy supplies include renewable energies, battery storage, hydrogen, and large-scale storage systems that operate in a grid-friendly, economical manner.ju:niz Energy’s […]

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Predictive Maintenance: Harnessing Data for Smarter Industrial Operations
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Predictive Maintenance: Harnessing Data for Smarter Industrial Operations

Predictive maintenance, a strategy revolutionizing industrial operations, hinges on the power of data to foresee machinery malfunctions before they occur. Imagine a scenario where your washing machine company calls to preemptively fix a pump on the brink of failure, saving you from unexpected downtime and additional damage. This concept, scaled to industrial proportions, underlines the […]

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[Case study] A Global Manufacturer’s Journey to Automating PKI with Keyfactor
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[Case study] A Global Manufacturer’s Journey to Automating PKI with Keyfactor

In a world where cybersecurity is not just a necessity but a critical competitive edge, a global manufacturer leading in sensing, electrical protection, control, and power management solutions faced significant challenges in securing its operations. Managing over 72,000 certificates, including 18,000 active ones, across many IoT devices presented a complex problem. This scenario demanded a […]

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