Managing assets as part of device and update management. Due to the development of automated tools for identifying resources and threats, industrial asset management plays a vital role in many industries where security operations are required. Asset management is not just crucial for software and IT companies.

OPC UA easily connects the shop floor to the top floor in a semantic and standardized way. It provides proven technology that is essential to Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and enterprise connectivity, and can possibly be standardized for a whole industry segment or company via companion specifications.

Smart condition monitoring uses artificial intelligence to make mechanical plant components fit into data-driven maintenance models. In these systems, IIoT sensors monitor and gather vibration and temperature data which is sent via Bluetooth to gateways, and from there to a cloud application for analysis.

Edge computing and Industrial IoT expert Jim White, IOTech’s CTO, provides his Top Five predictions and honorable mentions for the coming year, including forecasts related to security, hyperscalers, artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Digital twins can improve operational efficiency and commissioning process for industrial machinery by reducing lead times and costs. By using an automation platform, integrators can boost connectivity further to ensure that their industrial machinery will meet their operational needs.

Creating a secure IoT node begins with a “root of trust”, a small affordable integrated circuit designed to offer security-related services to the node. Examples are data encryption for preserving confidentiality and digital signatures to ensure authenticity and integrity of information.

The digitalization and networking of plants and processes create the basis for optimized production. But how can it be implemented smoothly? How can data exchange between machines and plants, OT/IT integration, and cloud connectivity be designed securely and flexibly?

If you are interested in being challenged to fundamentally rethink how an enterprise-wide Data Access system should be architected, you have come to the right place. Matthew Parris, Senior Manager, Advanced Manufacturing – Test Systems for GE Appliances, shares his experiences and ideas for moving ahead.

Join this webinar to learn from ADI experts who have an in-depth understanding of the challenges encountered in a modern factory network.

Wi-SUN’s latest research report shows that organisations are becoming more ambitious and sophisticated in their thinking. IoT is now a bigger priority than ever, and the scale of what is being planned over the next few years is encouraging.