2014: A Milestone Year for RTI in Industrial IoT Innovation

2014 marked a pivotal chapter for RTI, with sustained breakthroughs in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), a surge of new customers, and a global calendar of events that underscored our industry leadership.

Below is a concise recap of the highlights that defined our year and cemented RTI’s reputation as a trusted partner for complex, real‑time solutions.

London Connext Conference

At the London Connext Conference in October, over 20 customers showcased how our products solve real‑world challenges. The event featured coding workshops, peer‑to‑peer discussions, and live demos that strengthened ties between seasoned and emerging DDS experts. See the agenda and select presentations on community.rti.com.

RTI in the News

Forbes names RTI the #1 Influencer for the Industrial Internet of Things

In July, Forbes cited a study by The Data Journalism Group at Appinions that ranked RTI as the leading influencer in the IIoT space, alongside industry giants such as GE, Cisco, Google, and Apple. Read the full article and the Appinions IoT Influence Study.

CIO Review ranks RTI among the Top 50 IoT Companies

In December, CIO Review highlighted RTI’s Connext DDS as a standout real‑time communications platform, praising its performance, reliability, and security. Download the full PDF.

The Industrial Internet Consortium

RTI joined the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) in April, contributing to a coalition of 100+ industry leaders focused on accelerating connected industrial applications. CEO Stan Schneider was elected to the IIC steering committee, representing small‑industry interests and opening new collaboration avenues with major players and government bodies.

Key Customer Partnerships

• GE Healthcare uses Connext DDS in hospital‑wide networks to accelerate integration of large medical devices.
• LocalGrid Technologies deploys Connext DDS and Connext DDS Secure to modernize the electric grid, supporting distributed renewable generation.
• The U.S. Army and General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems integrate RTI technology into a prototype open‑architecture UAS ground control station.
• The European Space Agency builds an advanced telerobotics platform on RTI Connext DDS.
• The MEVION S250, the world’s most advanced compact proton‑beam radiotherapy system, leverages Connext DDS for data distribution and control during its first patient treatment.

Top SlideShare Content

• Understanding the Internet of Things Protocols
• Comparison of MQTT and DDS as M2M Protocols for the Internet of Things

New Releases

2014 introduced Connext DDS 5.1 and Connext DDS Secure, delivering usability enhancements, new capabilities, and a roadmap for future customer needs.

• Connext DDS Secure – The world’s first complete DDS security solution, built on the OMG DDS Security standard (approved in April). Learn more.
• Connext DDS 5.1 – Available since February 11, featuring 60+ new features, support for 20+ platforms, and significant gains in scalability and performance.
• VS2013 Connext DDS Downloads – Professional libraries for 32‑bit and 64‑bit Intel architectures are now available. Download here.
• Performance Test Update – New auto‑tuning options (-enableAutoThrottle, -enableTurboMode) dynamically balance latency and throughput. Try the demo.
• DDS Toolkit for LabVIEW – A free, fully supported toolkit from the NI LabVIEW Tools Network. Explore now.
• Connext DDS Micro and Connext DDS Cert – Expanded capabilities for micro‑controller environments and certification compliance.

The Blog

Alex Campos’ top blog post of 2014, “Create a P2P Application with Fewer than 35 Lines of C++11 Code,” attracted widespread acclaim. Other popular posts included:

• Replacing ZeroMQ with RTI Connext DDS in an Actor‑Based System
• How PNNL and RTI Built a Secure Industrial Control System with Connext DDS
• Reactive Programming using RTI Connext DDS and Microsoft Rx
• RTI RefleX: Reflection‑Based Type Modeling for DDS Topics

Looking Ahead

With a year of product advancements, notable customer deployments, and industry accolades, RTI is poised for continued growth in 2015. By deepening our collaboration with employees, partners, the IIC, the OMG, and our customers, we’re building a smarter IIoT ecosystem that delivers tangible value worldwide.