Ingenu, a leading industrial IoT connectivity provider, is strengthening its global coverage after securing a partnership to launch 72 additional satellites. Based in San Diego, Ingenu serves a broad spectrum of smart infrastructure—including grids, factories, agriculture, cities, mining, oil & gas,

Industry 4.0, introduced by German researchers in 2011, was originally framed as a governmental strategy to modernize manufacturing. The focus was on flexible mass production, agile product customization, seamless coordination of humans, machines, devices and sensors, transparent information flows,

How IoT‑Enabled Drones Revolutionize Field Operations As the Internet of Things expands across industries, it is lowering costs and boosting efficiency. A 2019 McKinsey study found that technology advances cut field‑operation expenses by 10‑40% and increased productivity by 30‑40%. Key enablers were

For Henkel, a global chemical and consumer goods leader, data‑driven insight into the supply chain has become part of its core DNA. With $20 billion in sales, the Düsseldorf‑based company operates across adhesive technologies, laundry & home care, and beauty care. Like many forward‑thinking firms, H

DevOps empowers IoT leaders to strengthen quality testing and reduce deployment lead times. The term, a blend of development and operations, denotes organizational practices that fuse IT operations with software development. DevOps initiatives give businesses faster, higher‑quality software builds.

Following the economic turbulence of 2020, smart factories must demonstrate real innovation to justify upgrade investments, even as factory‑floor access remains limited. Paul Miller, principal analyst at Forrester, emphasizes that manufacturers are now more strategic about maximizing value from ever

The manufacturing sector has spent a century refining the conversion of raw materials into finished products. Today, the industry leads in IoT adoption, yet many plants still struggle to weave sensor data, control systems, and business processes into a seamless, automated workflow. In this guide we’

In today’s volatile marketplace, supply‑chain agility and resilience are no longer optional—they’re critical for survival. To meet these demands, enterprises are turning to the latest digital technologies. Key enablers include the Internet of Things (IoT), infrastructure automation, artificial intel

Key takeaways from this article include the following: Organizations embarking on digital transformation must prioritize data‑driven strategies to refine their existing processes. Although many companies emphasize sensor deployment in IoT initiatives, the real productivity gains come from establish

Industrial IoT (IIoT) firms depend on a reliable supply chain to source raw materials and components that keep production lines humming. While these primary supply chains are closely monitored, a second, often overlooked chain delivers the very hardware that powers IIoT infrastructure. Because of li

The COVID‑19 pandemic has had a profound and lasting impact on global society and economies, reshaping supply chains in ways that many organizations will never forget. In early 2020, shortages, shipping delays and workforce reductions triggered by social distancing forced supply‑chain leaders to res

When organizations launch Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) initiatives, the term can feel abstract for security teams. “Security practitioners need to move beyond concepts and focus on the concrete realities of cyber‑physical systems,” says Katell Thielemann, VP Analyst at Gartner. Thielemann wa

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has proven indispensable for businesses navigating the COVID‑19 crisis and emerging stronger once normal operations resume. According to a recent McKinsey & Co. report, industrial leaders faced a single imperative: keep their operations running. “IIoT, im

Introduction When people think of “robotics,” they often picture hostile machines straight out of science‑fiction films. That perception is far removed from the reality of industrial robotics, explained Rene Schulte, director of global innovation at Valorem Reply, during his keynote at Microsoft Ign

In the face of an evolving COVID‑19 landscape, Informa Tech has consistently prioritized the health and safety of attendees, exhibitors, speakers, and staff. As conditions for large‑scale gatherings become clearer, we are excited to announce that IoT World 2021 will now take place from November 2–4

Industry 4.0 is no longer a futuristic buzzword; it’s an evolving reality that hinges on real‑time data, predictive analytics, and seamless connectivity. 5G is the network that can deliver the bandwidth, low latency, and reliability required to transform traditional manufacturing into a data‑driven,

For most enterprises, container technology has long been the backbone of modern cloud architecture. Yet its advantages extend far beyond traditional IT, offering significant benefits for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), according to Tim Winter, CTO at Machfu, a leading IIoT solutions provid

Key Takeaways Digital twins are accelerating digital transformation across industry, but their success hinges on the precision of their underlying data models. Digital twins remain nascent yet rapidly growing, especially in manufacturing and logistics. The COVID‑19 pandemic has amplified their rele

Unmanned aerial vehicles—commonly known as drones—have reshaped the aviation landscape, turning the Wright brothers’ vision of manned flight into a reality for pilotless aircraft. Drones now serve a spectrum of purposes, from strategic military operations to hobbyist experiments, and increasingly as

The manufacturing sector is navigating a complex mix of challenges and opportunities. Omdia research shows that only 50% of industrial firms have launched a digital transformation program, and among those, approximately 40% do not realize the expected return on investment. In this video, Omdia princ