Industrial IoT
The industrial IoT (IIoT) (related concept: Industry 4.0) is the industrial subset of the Internet of Things and refers to manufacturing industries where assets are connected.
Industrial IoT Market Reports
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Hannover Messe 2025—the latest Industrial IoT/Industry 4.0 Trends
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Industrial Automation Projects Report and Database 2025
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SPS Fair 2024: The Latest Industrial Automation Trends
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Virtual PLC and Soft PLC Market 2024–2030
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Industrial Software Landscape 2024–2030
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Smart Factory Adoption Report 2024
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IT OT Convergence Insights Report 2024
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Industrial Connectivity Market Report 2024–2028
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Latest Insights: Industrial IoT
8 key technologies transforming the future of global supply chains
In short The Digital Supply Chain market is starting to accelerate according to new research by IoT Analytics. Eight supply chain technology innovations are helping to make global supply chains more robust, including AS/RS technology, intralogistics robots, IoT track and trace, AI-enabled software, and supply chain digital twins. Why it matters As companies invest into making supply chains more...
The top 10 IT/OT convergence trends—as showcased at SPS fair 2022
In short The current state of IT/OT convergence was on full display at the 2022 SPS—Smart Production Solutions fair. Our team picked up 10 trends that show that IT/OT convergence is accelerating. Why it matters SPS is one of the world’s most important industrial automation fairs. Technologies showcased there are widely applicable to any industrial company. Smart Production Solutions 2022 Smart...
The rise of Industry 4.0 in 5 stats
In short A look at five key statistics shows that Industry 4.0 activity has risen since 2011, with COVID-19 and the 2022 slowdown presenting recent bumps on the road.The analysis considered five indicators: Public search interest, academic papers, start-up funding, M&A activity, and enterprise adoption. Why it matters Increasing activity in Industry 4.0 will likely lead to increased...
The top 15 smart factory KPIs: Operational indicators most important for measuring performance
In short When evaluating the success of a smart factory, operational KPIs are important for manufacturers in all regions and industries and across all company sizes.Companies are ambitious to improve supply chain, safety, and sustainability KPIs in the next three years. Why it matters For manufacturers: The data provide an opportunity to benchmark against industry peers.For technology vendors:...
The top 20 industrial technology trends – as showcased at Hannover Messe 2022
In short Software, Cloud, and AI were the most prevalent industrial technology trends at the Hannover Messe 2022. The buzz around sustainability and cybersecurity grew particularly fast compared to the last physical Hannover Messe in 2019. Why it matters? Hannover Messe is still the world's most important global industrial fair. Technologies showcased there are widely applicable to any...
The top 10 industrial software companies
Download the chart as a .gif file | Download the chart without animation as a .png file In short Microsoft surpassed SAP in 2021 to become the largest industrial software vendor according to IoT Analytics latest research on the topic. The overall market for industrial software is estimated to grow at a CAGR of +18% in the next five years across the 14 major software categories analyzed. Why it...
Our View On Industrial IoT
The industrial IoT research stream covers the core elements:
1. Connected Industry Building Block
- Hardware, such as chips, sensors or gateways
- Connectivity protocols and services
- Hosting environments, IoT platforms, and data analytics & AI
- Applications that are built on top of the software layer
- Cyber security technologies and methods used throughout the stack
- Systems integration, connecting systems both vertically and horizontally
2. Disruptive Trends
The technologies and standards which are being be altered or replaced by disruptive trends caused by I4.0 technologies.
3. Supporting Technologies
Six technologies frequently deployed alongside the connected industry building blocks to support the I4.0 key use cases.
- Additive Manufacturing (AM)
- Augmented and Virtual Reality
- Collaborative Robotics
- Connected Machine Vision
- Drones/UAVs
- Self-Driving Vehicles
4. Key Use Cases
Use cases implementing connected industry and/or supporting technologies.
5. Adoption Strategies
OEMs, factories, and industrial automation suppliers are all leveraging I4.0 technologies to differentiate themselves in the market.
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