Futureproofing Networks Is Not Easy
A single unified, converged IT/OT network is expected to not only increase efficiency and system reliability but also significantly simplify the network structure and ultimately bring down the TCO. Some forward-looking technologies, like TSN (time-sensitive networking), are already being pioneered by several industry players looking to attain this promising goal.
While this may still sound like the distant future to most businesses, gradually upgrading network infrastructure to meet planned out transformation needs could be an ideal approach for many businesses. However, with a vast amount of product and design options, investing in futureproof networking for seamless data connectivity can be difficult without running into some common hurdles that can hinder efforts.
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) aims to increase productivity and make users lives easier. However, this can only be achieved when the Industrial IoT environment has reliable network connectivity. An unreliable network presents users with several
challenges including: longer system downtime, cyber security risks, and unstable operations, especially when using a wireless connection. The diagram below uses factory automation as an example to illustrate what kind of concerns our industry partners
face when trying to adopt lndustrial loT applications and benefit from them.
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) aims to increase productivity and make users lives easier. However, this can only be achieved when the Industrial IoT environment has reliable network connectivity. An unreliable network presents users with several
challenges including: longer system downtime, cyber security risks, and unstable operations, especially when using a wireless connection. The diagram below uses factory automation as an example to illustrate what kind of concerns our industry partners
face when trying to adopt lndustrial loT applications and benefit from them.