IoT as a Strategic Enabler for Industrial Automation
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is no longer a future vision, it is a strategic enabler for companies aiming to turn industrial data into real actionable decisions. This was the core message of a recent webinar hosted by Automation News dedicated to exploring the tangible benefits of IoT in industrial automation.
During the session, industry experts, in particular Stefano Isella, Chief Sales Officer at Corvina, outlined how IoT connectivity is reshaping industrial environments across sectors.
From Data Collection to Operational Visibility
By enabling continuous data collection from machines, sensors, and systems, IIoT provides unprecedented visibility into operations. This enhanced transparency allows organisations to better understand machine behaviour, production performance, and process efficiency; ultimately supporting higher productivity, reduced downtime, and optimised energy consumption.
Predictive Maintenance and Data-Driven Decision Making
One of the key advantages discussed in the webinar is the shift from reactive to predictive maintenance. Thanks to real-time data analytics, anomalies can be detected early, maintenance activities can be planned more efficiently, and unexpected equipment failures can be avoided, significantly lowering operational costs.
At the same time, IoT platforms support smarter, data-driven decision-making by transforming raw data into insights that are accessible to both technical teams and management.
Integration and Cybersecurity Challenges in Connected Environments
The webinar also addressed critical challenges, such as integrating legacy and modern systems and ensuring cybersecurity in connected industrial environments. Interoperability between edge devices, cloud platforms, and existing infrastructure is essential to fully unlock the value of IoT, while security must be embedded by design to protect data, assets, and operations.
Want to dive deeper? Watch the full webinar for free on Automation News and discover how IoT can turn your industrial data into smarter decisions.
CORVINA: Turning IoT Potential into Scalable Value
To fully realise these benefits, a robust and scalable IIoT platform is essential, and this is where Corvina plays a key role. Designed to orchestrate data across distributed industrial environments, the CORVINA platform enables secure connectivity, real-time data collection, and seamless integration between edge devices and cloud applications.
By bridging IT and OT layers, CORVINA allows machine builders and manufacturing companies to transform heterogeneous data into actionable insights, supporting predictive maintenance, smart monitoring, and new service-oriented business models. As highlighted during the webinar, platforms like CORVINA are not just technical enablers, but strategic tools that help companies move from raw data to informed decisions, faster, safer, and at scale.
