IoT and IIoT are not a fad; these technology environments are here to stay
With the passing of each day, the term “the Internet of Things” and its acronym, IoT, are becoming more and more prevalent in the vernacular of technology and non-technology professionals. Although the term was coined in 1999, its definition is
[Report] Industry 4.0: Maturity of Adoption and Its Impact on Sustainability and ESG | SPONSORED
This report examines the data from a survey of more than 600 companies conducted by 451 Research and commissioned by Hitachi Vantara on the application of Industry 4.0 approaches in manufacturing, transportation and energy, to explore the maturity of digital
[Report] Meeting the challenge of supply chain disruption
The past two years have demonstrated that the familiar formula of minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency in global supply chains is often no longer enough. Now, redundancy and resilience should be added to the equation to address increasing supply chain
5 Ways to Achieve More Sustainable Manufacturing Practices
Businesses today are tasked with a lot more than just increasing profitability. Consumers are gradually becoming more aware of the consequences of unsustainable practices, and they're demanding that companies change their ways. Today, sustainable manufacturing practices are no longer just
October 2022 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
As the new season brings new beginnings, we are here to bring you lists of current events. For this month, we’ve curated the list – and timeline – of IIoT and ICS Cybersecurity events happening in October 2022 around the globe,
Data is the key in IT/OT convergence | SPONSORED
A database on the edge can open doors to enhanced IT and OT operations. The Internet of Things (IoT) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are no longer vague concepts. They are part of a movement that is transforming
How to Improve Quality in Manufacturing
There are a few core measurements that every manufacturer uses to manage their operation. Measurements like efficiency, productivity, capacity, labor, and equipment utilization are almost universally measured to benchmark performance and assess the effectiveness of processes. Quality is an equally critical
The Role of AI in Reducing Huge Businesses’ Carbon Costs
Artificial intelligence (AI) is among the drivers of innovation in every industry, and it’s also a key player in reducing businesses’ carbon emissions. For instance, AI technology has significantly helped cut the carbon footprint of the energy industry through efficiency
The Case for Zero-Trust Access for the Industrial Internet of Things | SPONSORED
Over the last several years, an emerging Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has started to converge with Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and other Operational Technology (OT). IIoT uses traditional IT networking protocols and sensors to connect to previously air- gapped
The future of the cloud is the foundation for business innovation
Companies are often looking for continuous changes to their business models that increasingly match the rapid evolution of technology. On balance, only a handful of organizations are and will be able to meet this need. One enabling technology for this development
Why a closed loop is key for machine learning
By now, the positive impact of digitalization in manufacturing environments is widely recognized — reduced costs, improved operational efficiency and greater productivity. But digitalization is not fulfilled by making just a single change. It is a continuous cycle of updates