The Undiscovered Country: The Future of Industrial Automation

The Internet of Things (IoT), and specifically the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), has the promise and potential to be the most influential and disruptive influence on automation systems since the advent of microprocessor based Distributed Control Systems. Early architectural styles are emerging for IoT in which ubiquitous sensing is coupled to cloud-borne Data Analytics and Storage systems. While these are certainly viable for a broad-class of IoT solutions, e.g. Smart Grid and Consumer-grade Appliances, this article considers how these architectural styles should be adapted to create IIoT architectures for major classes of industrial automation systems: Continuous Process automation, Discrete Manufacturing Systems, SCADA systems, and combinations of these three. Additionally, the question of how the conventional Purdue model for automation systems, and today’s installed base, fits with new IIoT architectures is examined.

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IoT Privacy preservation using blockchain

whitePaper | November 11, 2019

Internet of things security will be a big challenge for the enterprises working behind the build-up of the internet of things, and it’s application. With IoT, another buzzword is blockchain-based cryptocurrency bitcoin. Blockchain technology has proven itself as one of the most secured existing technology. In this paper, we have discussed the significant challenges that will come up in identity management due to the heterogeneity of devices.

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The Industrial Internet of Things Networking Framework

whitePaper | August 3, 2022

The Internet of Things (IoT) fuses the digital realm with the real-world of objects and places and enables digital twins of them. These technologies drive innovation in application areas such as manufacturing, utilities, transportation, logistics and smart cities. The adoption of IoT technologies in industrial settings, known as Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), enables gathering and analysis of data across machines, physical assets and processes to improve the flexibility and efficiency of systems at reduced cost. IIoT will increase the productivity, shift economies, innovate business models and foster industrial growth: a digital transformation (DX).

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Satellite based LoRa® unlocks Europe-wide IoT

whitePaper | May 16, 2022

Big data is the dominant economic currency in a changing world moving at an increasingly accelerated pace. The speed and frequency with which data is collected, processed, and actioned is crucial to delivering the core promise of the Internet of Things (IoT) – either saving money through optimized operations or enabling new business models to generate new revenue streams.

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Advancing the Industrial Internet of Things

whitePaper | December 6, 2019

This white paper demonstrates how two leading organizations in the Internet of Things (IoT) can work together towards a common purpose of a robust, interoperable, flexible and efficient Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). We first introduce the two organizations, the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) and oneM2MTM, then illustrate their technical approach to IoT solutions, demonstrating how both organizations’ thought leaders envision the growth of IoT through collaboration.

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White paper - Connected Cars - Smart transport

whitePaper | January 15, 2020

A new revolution is brewing in the bosom of IoT that would connect things from all over together. And with this motto of reformation and transformation, IoT is connecting all the cars and making them smarter for a smart and intelligent future. A smart cityscape for a bright future needs smart mobility and therefore we developed an innovative solution to drive the future in the present ecosystem of transportation.

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IoT Redefines Brand Experience and Customer Engagement

whitePaper | February 8, 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT), with its ability to connect devices and enable data exchange through embedded sensors, is garnering much interest across industries. TCS Global Trend 1 Study 2015 , highlights some of the major business model changes that are taking place across industries due to the adoption of the IoT. For the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, the IoT offers widespread applicability across the value chain. CPG companies are likely to benefit the most by embedding sensors in products or services that touch end users directly, helping them drive consumer engagement throughout the consumption lifecycle. The IoT will also enable CPG companies to understand consumer needs better, thereby improving product designs or service models, leading to better brand loyalty and top-line growth.

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D3 Security has been at the forefront of security orchestration, automation, and response since before the term SOAR was even invented. As a global leader among independent SOAR vendors, we’ve helped many of the largest companies in the world transform their security operations with automation. In our 10-year history, we have been a global leader in case management, incident response, and now cutting-edge SOAR that is an invaluable tool in fighting today’s cyber threats.

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