Why edge computing and IIoT are becoming central to industrial transformation

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By Nikul Shah, Co-Founder of Indiesemic

Industrial transformation is heading to a new phase where intelligence, connectivity and real-time responsiveness are as critical as automation. In manufacturing, logistics centres, energy plants and critical infrastructure, industries are quickly moving towards smarter operational systems based on edge computing and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. The ultimate goal is to develop systems that can process information in real time, make autonomous decisions, and facilitate quicker decision-making at the edge.

This change is becoming more critical with the complexity and volume of data in industrial applications. Large amounts of information are produced in modern factories and industrial systems, resulting from interconnected machines, sensors, industrial cameras, robotics, and automated processes. Efficiently handling this data without compromising the speed, reliability or operation continuity has become one of the main challenges that industry has to face.

That’s where edge computing and IIoT are becoming key enabling...

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