IOT Is The Crucial Piece To Industry 4.0 Success

The Internet of Things (IoT) allows objects to be sensed and controlled remotely across existing network infrastructure, creating opportunities for more direct integration between the physical world and computer-based systems, and resulting in improved efficiency, accuracy, and economic development.

When it comes to business, IoT is a total game changer. The technology makes companies smarter and more efficient while optimizing such areas as logistics processes, smart building engineering and management, asset tracking and management, production data collection and analysis, customer digital experience, machine to machine communications (Industrial IoT), smart metering, end point data collection, and much more.

With the help of IoT technology and the infrastructure to support it, a company can step into a new age of business and become a pioneer in Industry 4.0 while increasing their productivity and profits.

To illustrate just such innovation....watch this video to learn how using IoT technology can help you track your fleets, cargo, pallets, bins - practically anything that needs to be tracked - virtually anywhere in the world.  Delivering critical data back to fleet managers who will use it to plan their operations.  

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Watch this video for the provider we most often source for companies moving to aggressively jump ahead of their competition and become recognized visionary leaders in their respective field for Industry 4.0 and industrial IoT strategies. 

In order for any Internet Of Things (IoT) application or project to be successful there is one critical factor that must be addressed and solidly in place to achieve the desired results. 

It doesn't matter how innovative or impressive the overall IoT project may appear....without a solid and well managed network foundation the entire IoT ecosystem will ultimately fail.

Get the network backbone and the management thereof wrong....and you're doomed. Get it right and the sky is the limit. The bottom line is if you get the network backbone and management right first...."knock it out of the park" as they say....it not only helps ensure project success but also opens up a whole new world of possibilities for any IoT application.

These articles provide some additional insights on how to make your IoT efforts a resounding success.

• IoT Enabled Asset Tracking Is Driving Business Innovation
• Why SDWAN Is A Game Changer For IoT
• The Ultimate Success Of Every IoT Application Rests On One Critical Factor

That said, FreedomFire Communications is uniquely positioned to source the right IoT connectivity solution for your Industry 4.0 needs from dozens of “best in class” cutting edge providers for any IoT application whatever it may be....wired or wireless. We can even help with the network design and security effort. All at ZERO cost to you. Simply tell us what you need at Get Quote....it's as easy as 1, 2, 3.

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IIoT....The Path To Cost Reduction In Your Factory

Can IIoT reduce costs in your factory? Of course! Manufacturers who are not yet not tapping into the enormous potential of IIoT are missing out on very significant performance boosters.

Read this article for an overview of just some of the processes that can be optimized by deploying IIoT:

IIoT....The Path To Cost Reduction In Your Factory

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Top 5 Post-Cloud Migration Tips

The benefits of migrating to the cloud are well-documented: increased efficiency, scalability, business agility, simplified management and overall lower costs. Moving operations to the cloud initiates a digital transformation for organizations and allows them to adapt more quickly to new technologies – a capability that is critical in today’s fast-evolving business landscape.

Cloud services are changing the way that IT is delivered and consumed, allowing companies to reach new levels of innovation. But while there are significant benefits, there are also real challenges that companies face post-cloud migration.

Migrating from legacy infrastructure to the cloud is a serious undertaking for any organization. However, if businesses are aware of the potential post-migration challenges ahead of time, they will be more prepared to take the necessary steps to prevent them.

Read this article for the rest of the story:

Top 5 Post-Cloud Migration Tips

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WHY SD-WAN IS A GAME-CHANGER FOR IOT

How should you tap into the ever-expanding opportunity with IoT for your organization...and ensure you will be successful? One thing these technologies have in common is their need for connectivity.

While all of the opportunities to get involved in the applications of IoT are growing, one key emerging arena is the fact that IoT is most successfully implemented when SD-WAN (Software Defined Wide Area Network) is the backbone for connectivity.

Read this article for insights, practical advice, and eye opening observations on the topic:

WHY SD-WAN IS A GAME-CHANGER FOR IOT

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Keep in mind that the critical foundational piece to the success of any IoT application and it’s IoT ecosystem is network connectivity. That said, we are uniquely positioned to source the right IoT connectivity solution for any IoT application whatever it may be....wired or wireless. We can even help with the network design and security effort. All at ZERO cost to you. Simply ask us....it's as easy as 1, 2, 3.

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IoT In Logistics....How Connected Tech Is Being Adopted In Warehouses, Shipping, And Haulage

In today’s global economy adopting “smart logistics for a smarter supply chain” makes perfect business sense.

Smart technology enables logistics organizations to accomplish transparency, efficiency, maintenance, automation, freight safety and cost optimization throughout supply chain processes.

For more details read this:

IoT In Logistics....How Connected Tech Is Being Adopted In Warehouses, Shipping, And Haulage

Keep in mind that the critical foundational piece to the success of any IoT application and it’s IoT ecosystem is network connectivity. That said, we are uniquely positioned to source the right IoT connectivity solution for any IoT application whatever it may be....wired or wireless. We can even help with the network design and security effort. All at ZERO cost to you. Simply ask us at the link below....it's as easy as 1, 2, 3.

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How Data Quality Makes IoT Projects More Profitable

Although industry anticipates positive growth in current and upcoming IoT and IIoT projects to further advance along the Industry 4.0 journey, some significant challenges still need to be addressed in order to fully win customer trust and move pilot projects into successful, large-scale IoT productions. While many see connectivity limitations, security risks, and data bias, including data quantity, issues as roadblocks to IoT success, we have found data quality also plays a critical role in delivering effective IoT projects. Read the below article to learn more....

How Data Quality Makes IoT Projects More Profitable

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A Network's Weakest Link May Be Different Than You Think

When asked which part of their network is the weakest or most unreliable, I’d be willing to bet that most network admins would respond by naming network segments that have commonly lagged behind from a technological perspective. Yet because so much attention has been put on improving the technologies in these specific areas, others have become neglected. What many will soon discover is that the less reliable and more problematic parts of their network have shifted toward areas that were previously "rock-solid." Let's look at why this shift has happened, where it’s likely to form, and what can be done to avoid it.

A Network's Weakest Link May Be Different Than You Think

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‘Digital’ In Manufacturing Is No Longer An Option – It’s The New Business As Usual

The top three digital business drivers for manufacturers are operational efficiency, competitive pressure and profitability. These drivers are still the ‘business constant’ that will almost certainly never change.

Although the promotional language used among technology advocates in the manufacturing industry is largely unchanged over the past decade, recent developments in emerging technologies and their associated price points are seriously changing what can realistically be digitally delivered for manufacturers. IoT is in the driving seat.

Read this article for more insights, practical advice, and eye opening revelations:

‘Digital’ In Manufacturing Is No Longer An Option – It’s The New Business As Usual

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Regaining ROI By Reducing Cloud Complexity

Cloud computing took off in 2007, and the migration was a gold rush, with companies racing to launch silver bullet solutions that could transform their companies. Fast forward to now. Cloud computing projects are in their second or third generation, and instead of offering ROI, some are racking up sky-high operational costs, impeding efficiency, and stifling productivity. That’s in addition to system outages, security breaches, and customer issues with stoppages and delays that keep developers and architects up at night.

The problem? Cloud complexity — and for some companies, it’s become a disaster.

Read this article to learn how to best address any cloud complexity issues you may be experiencing...and regain your cloud computing ROI.

Regaining ROI By Reducing Cloud Complexity

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6 Criteria To Consider When Evaluating Industrial Cybersecurity Solutions

Converged infrastructure is only as valuable as it is secure. Attacks on critical infrastructure have grown in frequency and sophistication as bad actors, including nation states, seek to disrupt or disable essential services or to gather intelligence into strategic operations and planning.

Securing IIoT infrastructure requires a modern solution that can be implemented with relative ease, little to no disturbance to the operating environment, and at minimal cost, including headcount. When evaluating a solution for protecting Industry 4.0 converged infrastructure the key criteria for OT/IT teams to consider include the critical “ities” – availability, visibility, reliability, scalability, manageability and security.

6 Criteria To Consider When Evaluating Industrial Cybersecurity Solutions

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Giving Human Relevance To Digital Transformation

Industry 4.0 is a set of technologies that enable transparency, connectivity, and faster decision making to free up time for employees to focus on core competencies and value-add activities

Giving Human Relevance to Digital Transformation

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How The Right Contact Center Technology Makes All The Difference

How To Make Your Contact Center Run As Smooth As A Swiss Watch....Even Better!

For your contact center to truly be an asset to your business objectives it must run smoothly at all times....efficiently and cost effectively. Competition is fierce and you can't afford any issues at any time. Performance, or lack thereof, shouldn't keep you up at night. To the contrary....you should sleep like a baby knowing everything is running like a well oiled machine.

For that to happen in today's business world you need to read this article....and follow the recommendations it provides to the letter:  How The Right Contact Center Technology Makes All The Difference