We are delighted to announce that RTI CEO Stan Schneider has earned the #8 spot on IoT ONE’s prestigious list of the 100 leading influencers in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). His ranking places him alongside industry titans such as GE, Tesla, Bosch, and other innovators driving the future of

From 2013 to 2015, the Internet of Things (IoT) hovered at or near the summit of Gartner’s Hype Cycle, occupying the peak for two consecutive years. Recent industry signals—such as layoffs in PTC’s ThingWorx division, growth concerns voiced by major IIoT platform vendors like GE, and a broader patte

RTI today announces the general availability of Connext DDS 5.3, the industry’s first connectivity software designed specifically for architecting Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems of systems. In this release, we unveil several features that empower customers to build secure, scalable sys

Two years ago I began working on a highly intriguing initiative: the RTI DDS Toolkit for LabVIEW. I was excited because LabVIEW was my native platform, and I was eager to extend its capabilities. Just before joining the team, I learned that the toolkit’s primary developer was moving to another depar

“Security should be built in, not bolted on.” This principle is especially true as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) expands. Yet, many systems still adopt security as an afterthought. Understanding why can help architects avoid costly retrofits. Often, threat models and security requirement

Every day we uncover new markets where the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning promise to reshape our world. While these technologies hold promise for transportation, smart grids, and home automation, their most profound impact is poised to emerge in

Why Standards Matter In an increasingly connected world, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) brings together healthcare, transportation, energy, building automation, and more. Historically, each sector operated in isolation, relying on proprietary hardware and software that made cross‑system d

A lot has changed since this article first appeared. Today you can access DDS directly from Python or JavaScript—thanks to the beta testers of our RTI Labs program, RTI Connector for Connext® DDS has been integrated into the Connext product family. This week we are excited to introduce RTI Labs, a

It was Halloween two days ago. The streets were alive with superheroes—Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman—reminding us why we idolize heroes: they inspire us by taking bold risks and achieving the impossible. At the same time, the RTI User’s Group meeting, the Connext Conference, showcased the real‑wor

As we approach the holiday season, it’s a good time to reflect on what we’re grateful for. One thing that truly matters is quality content that delivers real value—teaching new concepts, solving problems, and keeping you abreast of industry trends. For IIoT developers, I’ve compiled a list of the se

Ever wondered what it’s like to step out of the office and work on groundbreaking projects—autonomous vehicles, surgical robots, smart‑grid energy, or industrial IoT? If so, an RTI Field Applications Engineer (FAE) role might be your next career move. Are you an engineer eager to move beyond the c

As 2018 approaches, it’s the perfect moment to revisit the breakthroughs that shaped the Industrial Internet of Things in 2017. RTI’s on‑demand webinars delivered the most authoritative insights into IIoT security, architecture, connectivity, and healthcare integration. Below are the five webinar

With only 24 days left in 2017, we’re compiling and double‑checking our recommendations for IIoT system engineers, architects, and integration specialists. Here’s the definitive countdown. #5 – The Connext Podcast: Your Deep‑Dive Into IIoT Fundamentals Episode 3: Requirements, Communication Protoco

Since we introduced the modern C++ API for DDS, we’ve seen significant interest from our customers. Many have begun building new systems using C++11, and we’ve continued to refine the API with a number of impactful enhancements. Enhanced IDL Mapping to Modern C++ RTI’s Code Generator now offers a

When I first began advocating for DDS in autonomous driving two years ago, the industry’s familiarity with RTI and DDS was almost nonexistent. Blank stares were the norm. By mid‑2017, however, every conversation I had with automotive engineers involved DDS—now a household name among both legacy OEM

Interview with DocBox CEO Tracy Rausch During the RTI Connext Conference in San Jose, CA, I spoke with DocBox’s CEO, Tracy Rausch. For the past decade, DocBox has pursued a mission of improving healthcare efficiency by democratizing data. Their integrated hardware, software, and analytics platform

Optimizing a mature application can feel like hunting for a needle in a haystack. The best way to identify real performance bottlenecks is to let data, not intuition, drive your decisions. In practice, the most time‑consuming code is often the least obvious. When I suspect a piece of code is slow,

In 2015, the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) and Germany’s Platform Industrie 4.0 faced significant confusion and tension. Some perceived the IIC as the U.S. counterpart to Germany’s initiative, while others feared a “land‑grab” situation. The overlap between the IIC and the Object Management

“Better health through information and technology” is HIMSS’s guiding principle. Attending HIMSS18 in Las Vegas this week, I witnessed more than 40,000 healthcare technology leaders converge on a single mission: to solve the country’s most pressing health challenges. Each session, keynote, and vend

Designing a distributed infrastructure for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) can feel like navigating a maze of protocols and standards. As a developer or system architect, you likely already have a list of options—TCP, UDP, MQTT, CoAP, OPC‑UA, DDS, and more—each promising to solve a differ