Revolutionizing Industrial Connectivity The industry is witnessing an unprecedented transformation, driven by the Han‑Modular® series – a modular connector solution that unifies power, signal, and data into one streamlined interface. Plug & Play Designing your custom connector is effortless. Eng

Discover how HARTING MICA® starter kits enable retrofitting of legacy equipment for IIoT deployment. These versatile gateways provide secure, plug‑and‑play connectivity for a broad spectrum of industrial assets—including machine tools, manufacturing lines, RFID readers, sensors, smart infrastructure

Explore a practical example of retrofitting existing machinery with the HARTING MICA® Starter Kit, enabling seamless IIoT integration. The MICA® platform simplifies connectivity across a diverse ecosystem—machine tools, production lines, RFID systems, sensors, and smart infrastructure—transforming l

By 2025, Gartner predicts more than 20 billion connected devices will flood the internet with data. To unlock actionable insights from this deluge, enterprises increasingly rely on cloud‑hosted IoT analytics platforms. Cloud computing offers the scale, speed, and storage needed for the massive, high

The term digital transformation can feel abstract, yet a handful of companies have redefined their entire business model. Netflix, for instance, evolved from a DVD‑by‑mail rental service to a global streaming powerhouse, catapulting its split‑adjusted IPO price from $1.20 in 2002 to $379.93 on July

Fiona Edwards Murphy, a doctoral candidate at University College Cork, had never been near a bee—until her advisor suggested she explore sensors in beekeeping. The idea was simple yet powerful: use connected technology to protect the insects that pollinate roughly one‑third of our food supply and dr

The secret behind digital transformation is that many initiatives fail, a fact highlighted by the Harvard Business Review. Yet companies such as Airbnb, Amazon, Netflix, and Uber have successfully launched platforms that reshape entire markets. In this context, hundreds of Industrial IoT platforms p

Power outages are a nightmare for utilities, causing costly repairs, customer frustration, and regulatory scrutiny. In a world where power is largely reliable, even the vast U.S. grid—over 200,000 miles of high‑voltage lines and more than 5.5 million miles of distribution lines—faces inevitable disr

Are Your Smart Factory Solutions Truly Smarter? A Realistic Assessment The buzzwords “smart factory,” “Industry 4.0,” and “smart manufacturing” have become marketing taglines with fluid meanings. While the concepts promise cyber‑physical integration and continuous improvement, the reality on the sho

During the recent IoT World event in Santa Clara, California, industry expert Maggie Miller sat down with Bask Iyer—CIO of VMware and general manager for edge computing and IoT at Dell Technologies—to discuss how edge computing shapes today’s IoT strategies.Later, Iyer delivered a keynote at IoT Wor

The Internet of Things promises to connect virtually anything, streamlining operations, solving business challenges, and curbing costs. That promise is now driving conversations in boardrooms, operations teams, and IT departments across industries. While executives and OT/IT leaders are optimistic a

Until recently, the concept of an IoT platform was nebulous. Hundreds of products have claimed the label, but the true number remains hard to pin down as new entrants appear and others fade quietly. In this crowded field, a few clear leaders are emerging, and Siemens is one of the most compelling. S

Digital twins—once the realm of NASA’s space missions—are now reshaping every industry, from manufacturing to healthcare. A digital twin is a fully‑integrated, real‑time virtual replica that mirrors a physical asset, process, or service, capturing its design, operation, and performance data. While t

Reaching the 2015 Paris climate targets demands more than ethical motivation; it requires a financially viable, transparent renewable energy ecosystem. With this in mind, Hamburg‑based Kaiserwetter Energy Asset Management GmbH was founded by CEO Hanno Schoklitsch, a civil engineer and real‑estate ex

BOSTON—Augmented Reality (AR) is poised to revolutionize industrial operations, offering unprecedented levels of efficiency and insight. This insight was highlighted in the opening keynote at PTC’s LiveWorx Digital Transformation Event (June 10–13). PTC CEO James E. Heppelmann emphasized that AR ext

BOSTON — The LiveWorx Digital Transformation Event returned to Boston this year, underscoring that digital transformation is a journey, not a destination. In his keynote, PTC CEO Jim Heppelmann highlighted the breadth of technologies that fall under the umbrella of digital transformation, from compu

“We are like dwarfs sitting on the shoulders of giants. We see more, and things that are more distant, than they did, not because our sight is superior or because we are taller than they, but because they raise us up, and by their great stature add to ours.” —John of Salisbury, 12th-century English

“Every breath you takeEvery move you makeEvery bond you breakEvery step you takeI’ll be watching you” —The Police Picture this: you’re seated at your office desk when a calm, computer‑generated voice asks, “Would you like me to open the blinds to let in natural light? I can dim or turn off the artif

Hacked pacemakers, insulin pumps, connected cars, industrial plants, satellites, and power grids have all been targeted by cyber‑attacks. For years, researchers have warned that malicious actors could weaponize these systems to harm or kill people, often showcasing dramatic proof‑of‑concepts. While

Missing IoT World 2023 in Santa Clara? Our live streaming brings the keynote halls, show floor, and behind‑the‑scenes moments straight to your screen. Enjoy two days of curated keynotes, in‑depth interviews, and highlights from previous years—all in one place. Scroll down to view the videos. Feature