Information technology and operational technology have a long and complicated history. Each system was developed with a different goal in mind. IT systems can collect, store and send data. In contrast, OT systems produce huge amounts of data that IT can capture and leverage. However, there is one key problem; neither function was designed to …
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The Internet of Things is growing at a rapid rate. It is estimated that nearly 20 billion devices will be connected by 2020, up from 8.4 billion in 2017. IoT-enabled applications are far-reaching, promising to prevent serious halts in production, recapture revenue, and add to workplace safety and security. In fact, 55 percent of discrete …
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A freight train is running at full force and making excellent time. On paper, everything looks great, with stellar performance and up-to-date maintenance records. But at track level, sensors tell a different story. A part needs repair, and if not addressed quickly it could result in breakdowns, delays or financial loss. The tracks are equipped …
The oil and gas industry has faced many challenges in recent years, from rapidly changing market conditions to talent shortages. Many companies’ plans for growth were put on hold as they figured out the best way forward. In fact, an estimated $620 billion in projects planned through 2020 were either deferred, canceled or abandoned entirely. …
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After a busy and productive week, you get an urgent call from a client on Friday afternoon. They have a rush job and need it completed by Monday morning. The manufacturing facility operates over the weekend, but you need to add an additional shift to meet the deadline, which is quickly done with a few …
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The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the fundamental ways by which we interact with technology, each other, and the world around us. The integration of increased connectivity between the devices we use on a daily basis is driving a profound shift in what we use those devices for, and the impact the devices we …
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Operating a large-scale or corporate data center requires a consistent and high load delivery of power. Power management for data center solutions companies is a critically important aspect of their infrastructure and deployment. While some data centers have relied, and continue to rely on power provided by local power grids, these solutions come with distinct …
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For data centers around the world, increasing efficiency, lowering costs, and providing continuous service are three of the most important markers of a successful operation. Meeting, and exceeding, these goals can be a constant area of process improvement for data center providers. However, finding areas to cut costs and increase efficiency, while still providing consistent …
Power management for data centers is an area where operational changes can result in significant cost reductions and efficiencies. With some data centers pulling in more energy than a small town, targeted reductions in usage can have a large impact. Internet of Things (IoT) monitoring and data collection systems are at the forefront of technologies …
Fleet management is undergoing a revolutionary change in the way that data is collected and used to ensure both managers and drivers are more knowledgeable and safe on the roads. At the center of these changes is Internet of Things (IoT) technology, which has enabled the creation of vast data collection points and integrated them …
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