Why Industrial IOT?
The industrial internet of things (IIoT) is the use of smart sensors and actuators to enhance manufacturing and industrial processes. IT’s a network of intelligent devices connected to form systems that monitor, collect, exchange and analyze data. Each industrial IoT ecosystem consists of:
- connected devices that can sense, communicate and store information about themselves;
- public and/or private data communications infrastructure;
- analytics and applications that generate business information from raw data;
- storage for the data that is generated by the IIoT devices; and people.
What’s the difference between IoT and IIoT?
The Industrial Internet of Things is a subcategory of the Internet of Things, which also includes consumer-facing applications such as wearable devices, smart home technology, and self-driving cars. Sensor-embedded devices, machines, and infrastructure that transmit data via the Internet and are managed by software are the hallmark of both concepts
IIOT Implemented On:
For any business that deals with the production and/or transportation of physical goods, IIoT can create game-changing operational efficiencies and present entirely new business models. The following are examples of ways in which IIoT technology could be applied in diverse industries.
- Production – This is the industry in which most IIoT technology is currently being implemented. IIoT-enabled machines can self-monitor and predict potential problems, meaning less downtime and greater overall efficiency.
- Supply chain – With sensor-managed inventory, IIoT technology could take care of ordering supplies just before they go out of stock. This decreases the amount of waste produced while keeping necessary goods in stock and frees up employees to focus on other tasks.
- Building management – IIoT technology could make building management simpler and more secure. With sensor-driven climate control, the guesswork and frustration involved in manually changing a building’s climate will be eliminated. Additionally, devices that monitor entry points in the building and respond to potential threats quickly will increase the building’s security.
- Healthcare – With devices that monitor patients remotely and notify healthcare providers as soon as patients’ statuses change, IIoT could cause healthcare to become more precise and responsive. Eventually, AI may even be able to take over patients’ diagnoses, meaning doctors are able to treat them sooner and more effectively.
- Retail – IIoT technology has the potential to make quick, intelligent marketing decisions for individual stores. With storefronts that automatically update based on consumer interest and the ability to put together smart promotions, retail outlets that implement IIoT technology could gain a significant advantage over their competitors.
Courtesy:https://www.hpe.com/in/en/what-is/industrial-iot.html
https://internetofthingsagenda.techtarget.com/definition/Industrial-Internet-of-Things-IIoT