The SCADA versus IoT debate is one of the more heated discussions consuming industrial IT departments today. SCADA teams are protective of their “babies,” defending vast data acquisition networks of sensors, gateways, and RTUs. They’ve invested tremendous time and capital to help their teams get the data they need in harsh and hazardous environments, and … Read more
The industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is completely transforming how most organizations operate today. Through the power of smart technology and wireless networking, leaders can automate manufacturing and industrial processes that would otherwise require human intervention. Looking ahead, the potential for innovation is enormous. According to Quince Market Insights, the IIoT market is currently valued at $82B. … Read more
Zero Trust Architecture Cybersecurity continues to be a top priority for leaders all over the world. Over the last decade, high-profile cyberattacks have revealed how vulnerable our information and systems are when sufficient protections don’t exist. In some situations, the consequences have been enormous. For example, target paid out nearly $20 million to make amends for a … Read more
Over the past decade, highly publicized cybersecurity breaches have revealed weaknesses in our prevailing IT security models. In 2013, Edward Snowden took 20,000 documents from the NSA without using any sophisticated devices or software. In the same year, hackers stole credit and debit card data from 40 million Target customers by exploiting a vulnerability in the retailer’s building management … Read more
Today, cybersecurity is one of the largest issues facing industries and the global population. It is the threat that cannot be ignored, and yet it is one of the most commonly neglected areas in modern business. Whether this is due to leaders being intimidated by the task at hand or the hope that their business … Read more
Updating Remote Monitoring Remote monitoring and control systems consist of many interconnected layers of hardware, networks, software, and people. How do you know when it’s time for a remote monitoring system upgrade? On the hardware front, you have the physical assets themselves, the measurement hardware (sensors), processing hardware, and communications hardware. When it comes to … Read more
Welcome to the last (but certainly not least) post of our industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) data problem series! Throughout this journey, we’ve covered a wide range of challenges and topics. Our goal has been to help leaders understand the data problems that industrial businesses face when deploying IIoT networks. We’ve saved cybersecurity for last, as it … Read more