Industrial Internet of Things (IoT)

The industrial internet of things (IIoT) is the use of smart sensors and actuators to enhance manufacturing and industrial processes. See complete definition.

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New Trend in IoT: Digital Twin Tech

Digital twin tech, or a virtual representation of a product, is a critical concept in IoT that’s still being sorted out. Explore its benefits to IoT, 7 use cases and why it’s important for manufacturing’s future.

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Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) News

February 05, 2019 05 Feb'19
Carbon Relay debuts AI-based software for data center cooling

Newcomer Carbon Relay has introduced two products that use artificial intelligence to help IT pros manage data center efficiency.
March 12, 2018 12 Mar'18
IIC addresses industrial IoT security on endpoints

In a new document, the Industrial Internet Consortium abridges IEC and NIST publications, offering clear, concise guidance to ensure IIoT security in connected plants.
February 13, 2018 13 Feb'18
Particle Mesh brings mesh networking to IoT

With the Particle IoT mesh network, the company aims to help customers solve connectivity challenges and improve the collection of IoT data.
November 09, 2017 09 Nov'17
Industrial IoT adoption rates high, but deployment maturity low

While IoT adoption rates in manufacturing, transportation, and oil and gas are on pace to reach 98% in the next year, many deployments are in early stages.

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Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) Get Started

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IoT simplifies manufacturing processes

The manufacturing industry has much to gain from incorporating IoT into their business plan. Biz4Intellia's Sanjeev Verma explains how IoT improvements convert smart factories. Continue Reading
Autonomous drones come with challenges and great potential

Drones have untapped potential in industrial IoT, but organizations must work through the challenges to successfully implement autonomous drones, Persistent Systems' Continue Reading
Is the construction sector the hidden opportunity of the IoT?

The construction industry may be slow to adopt new technology, but organizations should embrace, not fear the improvements IoT and AI can bring. OIES Consulting's Francisco Maroto discusses. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) Vendors & Products

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IIoT security's biggest challenges and roadblocks

IndianAppDevelopers' Juned Ghanchi outlines the top three IIoT cybersecurity challenges and how they are exacerbated in today's connected landscape. Continue Reading
Why massive IIoT data volume is spurring time series database growth

Time series databases have always been a key component of handling large-scale data in real time; now TSDBs are seeing increased adoption thanks to IIoT. Crate.io's Christian Lutz discusses TSDB ... Continue Reading
Scaling the industrial internet of things

While bullish for the long term, research finds that customer IIoT expectations are dampened over the next few years. Bain & Co.'s Michael Schallehn, Peter Bowen, Christopher Schorling and Oliver ... Continue Reading

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Manage Industrial Internet of Things (IoT)

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Managing IIoT security with cloud-based VPNs

Securing the operational technology and IIoT devices that allow technicians to remotely access and manage machine data is critical. NCP engineering's Julian Weinberger explains how a cloud-based ... Continue Reading
What the rise of industrial IoT means for cybersecurity

As industrial IoT becomes widespread, warns Kudelski Security's Andrew Howard, it's critical to understand the threats connected industrial systems will face and how to mitigate Continue Reading
Evolving maintenance programs with prescriptive maintenance

Prescriptive maintenance will be a critical piece of the fourth Industrial Revolution, allowing organizations to apply maintenance before issues arise – and while systems are still operating. ... Continue Reading

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Problem Solve Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) Issues

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Limiting bias and inexperience in AI-powered factories of the future

Bias and inexperience can greatly limit the success of AI-powered factories. Petuum's Saranyan Vigraham outlines why and offers tips to reach the full potential of industrial AI systems. Continue Reading
Competing at the industrial edge

Generating business value from IoT requires well-architected technologies at the edge which cloud developers may be unfamiliar with. Bright Wolf's James Branigan outlines how to get it right at the ... Continue Reading
How the equipment rental industry is rethinking maintenance with IoT

IoT is about more than just collecting real-time data. ThingTech's Tim Quinn explores how IoT enables predictive maintenance, and offers three key checkpoints to include as part of your predictive ... Continue Reading

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