As we enter a new year, we’re excited to showcase RTI’s most impactful webinars from 2015. After reviewing 20 sessions and ranking them by attendance, we’ve identified the five that delivered the most value to our community of experts, partners, and customers. Our Industrial Internet of Things (I

Dear RTI Customer, I still recall the excitement of 1999, when our company—focused on tools—was among the fastest‑growing firms in Silicon Valley during the dot‑com boom. We rode the wave of the Internet age and learned early how transformative technology can be. 2015, though not as frenetic, prov

Only two weeks remained before the demo. We had a single, high‑stakes opportunity to deliver a fully functional microgrid control system that had to: Run on Intel and ARM processors Target Linux and Windows platforms Include applications written in C, C++, Java, Scala, Lua, and LabVIEW Communicat

While the inner workings of autonomous vehicle systems remain proprietary, real‑world deployments in adjacent industries illuminate how DDS resolves the toughest connectivity challenges. Autonomous vehicles demand excellence in three pillars: performance, safety, and integration. Systems must deliv

Graduating in 2016 with a computer science degree places you at the forefront of the next major technological wave: the Internet of Things (IoT). The promise of IoT to reshape global economics is staggering—projected to contribute trillions to the world economy—and its influence is already felt in

Last week at RTI, the Autonomous Vehicle Tech Meetup sparked lively discussions and inspired attendees with cutting‑edge insights. Professor Richard Bishop delivered an engaging presentation on the future of owned and shared autonomy. His deep expertise, clear explanations, and memorable anecdotes

Any system engineer, architect, or integrator knows that achieving interoperability is a hard, non‑trivial task. There are many reasons for the difficulty, but the most common obstacles I encounter are: Inadequate or inaccurate documentation. Incomplete interface descriptions, outdated Visio di

With a fresh perspective, I decided to spotlight Real‑Time Innovations, Inc. (RTI), a modest Silicon Valley firm that is quietly driving the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) forward through its DDS technology. DDS—Data‑Distribution Service—is poised to become one of the most critical middleware

Today, Infosys, RTI, PTC, and Massachusetts General Hospital’s MD PnP Lab unveiled the Industrial Internet Consortium’s (IIC) inaugural smart‑healthcare testbed. Healthcare is in a critical transition. Fragmented systems hinder progress and keep costs high, while preventable errors still claim hund

Our partnership began at NIWeek, National Instruments’ flagship event in Austin, Texas. There, Thomas Burke, President & Executive Director of the OPC Foundation, approached me with an invitation to unite the two leading connectivity standards in the IIoT: OPC UA and DDS. With RTI’s deep expertise i

  As a senior advisor in industrial IoT, I’m often asked by insurance executives: “Where is the risk in IIoT?” Their consensus is that connecting devices simply amplifies danger, so security can’t be part of the solution. While the IoT introduces unprecedented attack vectors—take the Jeep inci

I have been with RTI for over 12 years, witnessing the evolution of the OMG Data Distribution Service (DDS) from its early prototypes to the robust solution we deliver today. Throughout our journey, we have tackled applications that demand extreme memory efficiency. While modern embedded systems of

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) introduces many new concepts, often building on familiar computing principles but reshaping how systems operate. Among these, the “databus” stands out as a foundational element. The forthcoming IIC reference architecture v2 introduces a new pattern called

Staying ahead in industrial IoT demands continuous learning and exposure to emerging standards and design patterns. Below you’ll find five on‑demand webinars that captured the most impactful conversations from the first half of 2016. Grab a laptop, tune in, and let the insights elevate your project

The OMG DDS Security Specification is advancing to Version 1.0, bringing a native data‑centric security model into the DDS standard. This evolution empowers Industrial IoT (IIoT) solutions with the flexibility, reliability, and real‑time performance that DDS already offers. A standout feature of th

When you drive a car, consider the bold statement from Mark Fields, CEO of Ford Motor Company. Ford is positioning itself to launch mass‑produced, fully driverless vehicles in 2021, specifically for ride‑hailing and ride‑sharing services. These cars will have no steering wheel, gas pedal, or brake

Selecting the right Industrial IoT (IIoT) communication infrastructure is a complex, time‑consuming, and costly process. Evaluating the plethora of commercial options can quickly become a multi‑month project for engineering teams. Our goal is to streamline that decision‑making by presenting six wi

Finding the right technical help can feel like a race against the clock. Whether you’re building safety‑critical medical devices, integrating UAVs, or streaming IoT data, the right resources can make all the difference. Below are the five must‑have bookmarks that deliver real, actionable guidance f

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems fuse industrial control with enterprise platforms, driving new business models and operational excellence. The World Economic Forum reports that the Industrial Internet will reshape competition, blur industry borders, and spawn disruptive ventures [1]. W

Automotive safety has long relied on ISO 26262 as the benchmark for functional safety in electronic systems. The standard, first published in 2011 and updated in 2018, now governs an industry that increasingly depends on software for driver assistance, brake control, engine management and more. Mo