Another data issue in our series of Industrial IoT data problems is that of Latent Data. High latency is limiting productivity for industrial companies across the globe. Simply put, latent data is data that doesn’t show up quickly enough to have value. Or, at the very least, its value is diminished. Even if sensors and … Read more
Continuing with our data problem blog series, we tackle the topic of incomplete data, another challenge many businesses face when considering digital technologies like SCADA systems to improve their business processes. Incomplete data is distinct from the problem of missing data. Missing data is information that companies don’t collect because it’s either unavailable or too … Read more
Bad data collected by a remote monitoring system can wreak havoc on industrial organizations. When prevalent in business processes and analysis, bad data creates a fundamental disconnect between what is actually happening in the field and what decision-makers think is happening in the field. Put simply, bad data misrepresents reality. It “lies” about the current … Read more
One of the biggest data challenges facing industrial companies trying to learn how to monitor remote assets is the problem of missing data. What do we mean by missing data? Basically, it’s valuable information about our people or assets that just isn’t being collected because the perception is that doing so would cost too much … Read more
The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the world in many ways. Smart devices, machine-to-machine interactions, and edge computing are enabling us to digitize physical assets and unlock new efficiencies across numerous markets. However, progress has been slower than anticipated. Businesses are struggling to scale IoT deployments, especially in the industrial space. According to McKinsey, … Read more
Compliance managers, site superintendents, and engineering technicians are often responsible for connecting their assets to a monitoring system to ensure compliance with federal and state laws. People who are considering new systems, or need to replace or upgrade their existing ones, should keep in mind the most important factors as they evaluate their options. How … Read more