Industry 4.0 takes its cue from IoT edge computing

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IIoT edge computing

Industry 4.0 is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy. IIoT edge computing (Industrial Internet of Things) technology is revolutionising numerous production processes. 

IIoT edge computing systems are based on conventional IoT edge computing (Internet of Things). So it is an "industrial version of the IoT", with data and information from intelligent sensors (edge device) collected and analysed. Responses and data processing take place almost in real time with IoT edge computing.

Industry 4.0 focuses on automation, communication and collaboration between machines. Technologies such as IoT edge computing can increase efficiency and reduce costs, including with regard to IIoT.

SCHÄFER IT-Systems would like to show you the advantages of IoT edge computing and IIoT edge computing, which is geared towards industry. Get to know the advantages and how you can use them properly. A combination of edge and cloud computing can also be a solution, depending on the requirements.

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IoT und IIoT

What is the difference?

There is a big difference between the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Industrial applications of IIoT edge computing focus on manufacturing processes. Out of these, machines that work automatically are affected in particular.

IoT edge computing is a collective term for all applications in the Internet of Things, which also includes Industry 4.0. Technological developments such as autonomous driving, private individuals with their smartphones

or retailers use IoT edge computing. There are many more possible applications when it comes to the entire IoT.

Nevertheless, there are overlaps between IoT edge computing and IIoT edge computing. In both cases, the aim is to perform the calculations closer to the place where the data is generated or used. In contrast to working with a conventional data centre, this can improve efficiency and reduce latency.

Industry 4.0

is oriented towards IoT edge computing

In IIoT edge computing, as in IoT edge computing, applications are run at or near the edge of the network. Central locations such as cloud servers or large data centres are not needed.

IoT edge computing is already improving response times in many areas. IIoT technology also benefits from this.

Network latencies for multiple technologies and connected systems communicating with each other are reduced. Atthe same time, IoT edge computing also affords better control over data security.

Network resources and computing power are brought closerto where the data is generated, stored and processed.