IIoT in manufacturing

As one of the earliest proponents of the industrial internet of things, manufacturers stand at the forefront of how to best use the IoT's array of applications. Get expert guidance to achieve the benefits of IIoT in manufacturing through ERP systems in areas such as supply chain visibility, automated reporting and process manufacturing.

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May 02, 2018 02 May'18
At OSIsoft PI World, IT/OT convergence a hot topic

Building IoT connectivity with a PI Server across multiple plants to improve analytics and efficiency is a great goal, but achieving it isn't without its challenges, as evidenced at OSIsoft PI World 2018.
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.
November 29, 2017 29 Nov'17
Adoption of IIOT applications rising but full value yet to come

Bsquare survey indicates most companies are happy with IIoT but haven't seen full benefits; Plex survey shows the 4th Industrial Revolution is happening now, enabled by the cloud.
September 28, 2015 28 Sep'15
Using Apple iPads in manufacturing has mixed results

Two companies tried using Apple iPads in the warehouse, and they each had different experiences: one good, one bad. Here is their story.

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