Benefits at multiple levels can be obtained by centralizing the collection of accurate data directly from production systems, its transmission, and subsequent processing. Digitalization helps to integrate enterprise-wide operations, optimize the manufacturing process, and facilitate the work of operators, maintenance staff, planners, programmers, quality assurance officers, and management.

Edge software platforms can be a critical enabler of data-driven automation solutions. They abstract Operations Technology (OT) systems and provide the required interoperability across edge and IT/cloud processes within a smart factory.

Augmented reality provides a multiplier effect for improving the efficiency and quality of production and inspection processes. The industrial sector can gain effectiveness and efficiency while reducing errors and the additional costs generated, but it does not stop there.

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Industry experts provide their perspective on the megatrends and technology shaping the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Automation and control system manufacturers are leveraging IT tools and security solutions, and focusing on edge computing to increase the scalability and manageability of IIoT solutions.

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?

Moxa launches Industrial Intrusion Prevention Systems on its all-in-one secure routers to protect critical infrastructure.

The Nerve software platform serves as a secure foundation to manage software and devices in plants across the world. A lot of development time is being invested in testing to ensure Nerve is always up to date in terms of security.

Intelligent IoT edge solutions can close the gap between the IT and OT worlds. With preinstalled software packages as well as universal graphical user interfaces and programming environments, powerful Edge PC hardware are enabling simple development and implementation of edge applications.

OPC UA is establishing itself as an industrial interoperability standard not only for the vertical integration from the control level to the edge or up to the cloud, but also as an interface for exchanging process data between controllers regardless of which protocol communicates with underlying field devices.