Most predictive maintenance sensors work well—until they don’t. When your pump is in an acid-laden environment, your mill bearings hit 120-150°C, or your crane gearbox runs at 4 RPM for half the shift, the majority of “AI-enabled” standard sensors become expensive paperweights. That’s where COOs leading high-reliability plants are quietly shifting from standard predictive AI […]
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In many industrial organizations, operations and maintenance teams still walk into work with more uncertainty than confidence. There are checklists to follow, logs to review, and a familiar set of problems that always seem one step ahead. Something breaks, someone reacts, and the system limps forward. That rhythm is common across transport, utilities, manufacturing, and […]
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As data continues to explode across industries and geographies, the conversation is shifting—from what can be done in the cloud to what must be done at the edge. And right in the middle of this shift is ZEDEDA, a Bay Area startup making serious moves in edge infrastructure. From industrials and renewables to retail, automotive, […]
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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, and SCADA platforms.But collecting data isn’t enough. The value lies in making it actionable—surfacing insights […]
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Access to the correct assets, equipment, and raw materials at the right time is vital for maintaining production schedules in a busy factory. Workers can spend up to 20% of their time searching for missing tools, leading to delays, frustration, and increased safety risks. These inefficiencies can cause significant downtime, especially in high-value manufacturing environments. […]
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What Are We Talking About?Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) represent a pivotal advancement in global communications, designed to extend connectivity far beyond the limits of ground-based infrastructure. By leveraging spaceborne and airborne assets—such as Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary (GEO) satellites, as well as High-Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) and UAVs—NTNs enable seamless […]
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Enterprise IoT is forecasted to account for 72% of market revenue by 2028, up from 70% in 2023. This shift highlights how industries are rapidly investing in smarter, connected technologies to drive the next phase of automation.Automation has long been a part of industry. What’s changing now is the intelligence behind it. Traditional systems followed […]
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The ability to efficiently manage and distribute data is critical for modern manufacturing operations. As factories become more digitized, the need for real-time, scalable, and flexible data communication systems has increased. MQTT brokers provide a solution that helps manufacturers streamline industrial IoT (IIoT) data exchange while reducing complexity and improving efficiency.Challenges in Industrial Data CommunicationManufacturing environments consist […]
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We live in an era marked by climate urgency and resource scarcity, industries face the dual challenge of meeting growing energy demands while minimizing their environmental footprint. Outdated factories, inefficient processes, and power-hungry data centers exacerbate this dilemma.Within this environment, the Industrial Internet of Things emerges as a transformative technology driving sustainability across sectors. By […]
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Navigating the complexities of legacy systems, security threats, and scalability remains a significant challenge in the fast-evolving world of industrial technology. Erik Nordmark, co-founder of an edge computing company, has spent decades at the forefront of these issues. From his early days working with sensor networks and internet protocols to his current role building scalable, […]
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The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is transforming modern manufacturing by enabling connected, data-driven processes that improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance decision-making. Manufacturers increasingly rely on IIoT to optimize production, but proving its return on investment (ROI) remains a significant challenge. Due to the complexities of implementation and measurement, many organizations struggle to quantify […]
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As Industrial IoT (IIoT) adoption accelerates, the MQTT protocol has become a cornerstone for efficient real-time data exchange in manufacturing, energy, and critical infrastructure. However, security vulnerabilities in MQTT configurations can expose industrial systems to cyber threats, including unauthorized access, data breaches, and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.Understanding how to properly secure MQTT is essential for organizations leveraging IIoT, edge computing, and cloud connectivity. Here’s what […]
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