The need for real-time processing or processing at the speed of thought is the foundation behind edge computing. Edge computing delivers low latency processing in which data capture and analytics happen close to the data source. In this comprehensive post on edge computing, the role of edge...

Across the globe, enterprises continue to increase their productivity levels and revenue projections by leveraging cloud computing and the digitalization it brings. Analyses of these enterprises show that businesses within manufacturing-related industries or settings see the cloud as a valuable...

As the new manufacturing cycle begins, now is the time to make decisions that will increase productivity levels, equipment efficiency, and product quality. One of the decisions to make is choosing to integrate cloud computing technology to drive manufacturing and revenue growth. The adoption of...

The increasing use of emerging technology to simplify complex tasks has proved rewarding across every industry in diverse ways. This includes increased operational efficiency, automating manual tasks, training and validation, as well as data analysis. It is a known fact that the integration of...

Edge computing devices are generally devices that provide entry points into enterprise networks. This means the average router or switch used in white-collar offices is actually an edge computing device. While popular hardware may work excellently in controlled environments, it will struggle to...

The introduction of automated systems within industrial facilities and operations spearheaded the increase in productivity and accuracy manufacturers currently benefit from. For example, the manual installation of pistons in automobiles witnessed a reduced error rate from 1.5% to approximately...

As far as computing within industrial ecosystems is concerned, enterprises deploy one of the three available options, or a mix of them. These computing options are on-premise IT architecture, cloud computing, and on-premise cloud ecosystems. Although the location of data centers differentiates...

Early in the third quarter of 2019, Gartner published its first-ever report on the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) niche which provided a picture into the IIoT market, cloud computing, edge computing, and their industrial applications. While the Gartner Magic Quadrant for IIoT showed an...

Recent years have witnessed cloud computing grow from an obscure technology used by a handful of large corporations into a computing paradigm shift that is now being accepted by approximately 90% of enterprises. This widespread adoption has been driven by a few cloud computing concepts and...