Virtualization, Cloud, Analytics
No-code cloud offers safe, secure IIoT
Machine builders and other automation users can make no-code, secure cloud connections and embed Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) capabilities into applications that support Modbus communication protocol, including sensors, smart meters, extended input/output (I/O) devices.
Overcoming edge computing adoption barriers
Processing data within the cloud comes with challenges in latency and cost. Adopting edge computing to complement the cloud can help manufacturers overcome these barriers.
Securing cloud data is a challenge for many companies
A survey finds that while companies recognize the importance of the cloud, more than half find it difficult to secure data stored in the public cloud.
Top 5 Control Engineering Articles April 12-18, 2021
Articles about edge computing, industrial Ethernet problems, plant energy efficiency, Engineers' Choice winners and Hannover Messe updates were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from April 12-18, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Cloud manufacturing software improves communication, productivity
Cloud manufacturing software can help streamline disparate systems and help improve communication and productivity for manufacturers.
New edge devices and automation benefits
Build smarter end-to-end automation systems with edge technologies. See three ways to prepare automation for edge success and case study that resulted in a 5% increase in yield.
Expanding edge control
Edge control can take many forms to access stranded data, with modern programmable logic controllers (PLCs) often the preferred alternative.
Executive Brand Video Series—Learn How Thought Leaders at Oracle NetSuite are Responding to COVID-19
Gavin Davidson, ERP Product Management Group at Oracle NetSuite, discusses how they are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Edge computing terms and skills
Six edge computing questions to ask about data collection, networking and control systems.
Cloud-based analytics for manufacturing
Industrial organizations already are realizing the benefits of cloud computing for IT and business workloads, providing a path to manufacturing deployments.
