The Internet of Things Hits the Shop Floor: Metalworking in the Age of Connectivity

The ancient art of metalworking has played an important role in the evolution of mankind — so much so that entire chapters of human history are known as the Bronze Age and the Iron Age. Today, metal fabrication is an essential process in modern manufacturing, and has evolved into a $340 billion industry in the United States and a nearly $1.5 trillion industry worldwide.

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Internet of Things (IoT) IoT on cloud – Enabling future of oil and gas industry

whitePaper | January 2, 2020

The ongoing improvement in cost and performance capabilities of computing, storage, bandwidth and software application has led to advancement in information, communication and connectivity technologies and triggered new waves of innovations. The Internet of Things (IoT) represents one major concept within these innovations that promotes the connection of everything in manifold contexts and industries. This includes connecting machines, facilities, fleets, network and even people to sensors and controls; feeding sensor data into advanced analytics applications and predictive algorithms; automating and improving the maintenance and operations of the machine and the entire systems.

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Doing more with your IoT data

whitePaper | March 10, 2022

Each connected sensor in your IoT solution can create thousands if not millions of data points every hour. A treasure trove of value exists in that raw data! But to leverage that value, your business needs to store data over time and process, organize and analyze your data properly.

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How to meet the IoT security requirements of today and tomorrow

whitePaper | July 4, 2023

Governments around the world are creating Internet of Things (IoT) security legislation and regulations designed to keep users safe in an increasingly connected world. Connectivity is good and, in fact, great but bad things can happen to people with unprotected or poorly protected IoT devices. Failing to meet government regulations or guidelines may lead to the inability to sell products in a region and thus to lost revenue. However, the regulations are constantly in a state of flux. This white paper provides updated background on what governments are suggesting or requiring as well as specific details on how to implement security defenses and obtain security certifications that can satisfy current and even future government requirements

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Smart Buildings and the Benefits of Convergence

whitePaper | May 11, 2022

Working from home, working remotely, hybrid work, and the changing office paradigm are redefining building design and management. Some companies find they don’t need the same space or need to use their space differently. The office isn’t going away, but it’s definitely changing, and smart buildings are crucial to those changes.

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The Industrial IoT Landscape

whitePaper | December 30, 2019

Our mission is to design and demonstrate an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). We will develop the guidance needed to securely connect and profitably deploy intelligent systems across devices, edge, and cloud.

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IoT Security for Commercial Buildings

whitePaper | November 24, 2019

In 2017 the number of connected devices in commercial buildings surpassed the mark of 1 billion. By 2021 this number will grow to more than 3,6 billion devices. However – even though there are so many connected devices, applications for Smart Buildings remain in silos, each with their own proprietary solutions.

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Trilliant provides utilities with the Trilliant Smart Grid Communications Platform that helps energy providers improve energy efficiency, enhance reliability, lower operating costs, increase customer satisfaction and integrate renewable and distributed energy resources. The Trilliant Platform enables Smart Distribution, Smart Metering and Smart Consumer applications -- all from one powerful network. The Trilliant Platform powers Smart Grid networks for leading energy providers around the world, including Hydro One Networks in Canada, British Gas in the UK, and Iberdrola's Central Maine Power in the USA, among others.

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