Over the past several months, the industrial sector has faced renewed scrutiny as consumer habits, supply chains and operational challenges mount. The pressure is exceptionally high in hard-hit industry verticals such as oil and gas, commercial aerospace and clothing manufacturing. Meanwhile, vendors serving the industry have also been forced to adjust to the shifting landscape. […]
Connected manufacturing is changing the world. Beyond operational cost savings and productivity gains, IoT provides the foundation for innovation, uncovering new connected products and drive usage-based business models. According to Gartner, for industrial enterprises, the unrealized promise of the industrial IoT is to marry the strengths of OT and IoT for enhanced data acquisition, condition […]
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” —Modern proverb With so much focus on the short-term COVID-19 disruptions, there has been less discussion about its long-term ramifications for technology adoption. One likely scenario is that the pandemic drives a long-term increase in automation and remote management of assets ranging from industrial machines […]
As computing and networking gear in industrial environments become more sophisticated, so is the disparity between cutting-edge and decades-old equipment. This fact complicates the process of calculating cybersecurity risk. Roughly half of industrial organizations prioritize increasing visibility of connected control systems and configurations, according to the SANS 2019 State of OT/ICS Cybersecurity Survey. More than […]
The Internet of Things is redefining how the world does business by boosting operational efficiencies, enhancing performance, improving safety and minimizing unplanned downtime. In this IoT World Today Fast Chat, Eric Hembree — Director of IoT at Ingram Micro, a Gold Sponsorship at the upcoming 2020 IoT World Conference and Exhibition — shares his perspective […]
The Internet of Things is poised for explosive growth in the years to come, generating an unprecedented wealth of data insights for enterprises that figure out a clear path forward. In this IoT World Today Fast Chat, Jonathan Weiss — Vice President of Emerging Technologies at Software AG, an Emerald Sponsorship at the upcoming 2020 […]
Today, products are often most useful and profitable when offered as services. In the automotive and trucking realm, evidence of that fact is everywhere. Truck makers like Daimler and Volvo Trucks have growing remote diagnostics and telematics businesses, while traditional tire companies like Continental, Bridgestone, Pirelli and Michelin have expanded fleet management and telematics offerings. […]