The Industrial IoT Blog
IIoT Insights by Henry Costa
Tag: Industrial IoT
The use of connected sensors, machines, and systems to collect and use industrial data. It improves visibility, performance, and decision-making across manufacturing operations.
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Top 10 IIoT Platforms to Watch in 2026
Read more: Top 10 IIoT Platforms to Watch in 2026If I could summarize the last two decades of my work in manufacturing, it would be this. I’ve watched factories move from isolated automation islands to increasingly connected, data-driven environments. Along the way, I’ve seen Industrial IoT platforms promise a…
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IIoT at Scale: Containerization, Docker, and Kubernetes Explained
Read more: IIoT at Scale: Containerization, Docker, and Kubernetes ExplainedI’ve spent the better part of two decades watching manufacturing tech evolve from isolated systems to today’s cloud-connected, agile factories. Lately, the biggest leap I’ve seen is how containerization (with Docker and Kubernetes) is making it easier to scale IIoT…
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Sparkplug B vs Plain MQTT: Performance Lessons
Read more: Sparkplug B vs Plain MQTT: Performance LessonsIf you work in industrial manufacturing and you’re looking at MQTT, you’ve probably heard about Sparkplug B. You might be wondering: Is it really faster? Does it use less bandwidth? Is it worth the extra complexity? I’ll walk you through…
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Equipment Connectivity: The Unglamorous Work That Makes Everything Possible
Read more: Equipment Connectivity: The Unglamorous Work That Makes Everything PossibleIf you’ve ever walked into a modern factory and seen dashboards glowing with real-time data, robots humming along, or operators using tablets to check production status, you’ve seen the shiny side of smart manufacturing. But behind all that magic, there’s…
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Industrial IoT Market Size in 2025: What the Data Really Shows
Read more: Industrial IoT Market Size in 2025: What the Data Really ShowsWhen I walk through a modern plant, what stands out isn’t just the hum of machines or the glow of control screens—it’s the invisible web of connections tying everything together. IIoT has become the backbone for smarter, more responsive operations.…
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Building a Smart Manufacturing Consulting Practice: The First 90 Days
Read more: Building a Smart Manufacturing Consulting Practice: The First 90 DaysStarting a Smart Manufacturing consulting practice from the ground up is a bit like jumping onto a moving train — you need to get your bearings fast, build trust with new faces, and learn to solve real problems before you…
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TPG to Acquire Kepware and ThingWorx from PTC
Read more: TPG to Acquire Kepware and ThingWorx from PTCSo, here’s a real story from the shop floor to the boardroom: PTC is selling its industrial connectivity and IoT businesses—Kepware and ThingWorx—to TPG, a global private equity firm. This isn’t just another deal in the headlines. For those of…
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What Is IIoT? The Basics You Should Know
Read more: What Is IIoT? The Basics You Should KnowIf you work in manufacturing, you’ve probably heard people throw around “IIoT” (Industrial Internet of Things) like it’s the answer to every plant problem. Sometimes it sounds like magic. It’s not. But it is changing how we run factories, and…
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What to Keep in Mind When Designing a New IIoT Strategy
Read more: What to Keep in Mind When Designing a New IIoT StrategyIf there’s one thing I’ve learned from two decades in the trenches of manufacturing IT and IIoT, it’s that a good strategy isn’t about chasing the latest technology or ticking off a checklist. It’s about making real improvements—connecting machines, data,…
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From the Purdue Model to Event-Driven Architecture (EDA): What’s Really Changing
Read more: From the Purdue Model to Event-Driven Architecture (EDA): What’s Really ChangingLet’s talk about the shift from the Purdue Model to Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) in manufacturing. I’ve experienced this transition firsthand—on the shop floor, in IT meetings, and across countless architecture reviews. Here’s what’s truly happening, why it matters, and what…
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From SCADA to Cloud Analytics: The Evolution of Shop Floor Data I’ve Witnessed
Read more: From SCADA to Cloud Analytics: The Evolution of Shop Floor Data I’ve WitnessedIf you’d told me in 2005 that one day I’d be streaming millions of shop floor data points to the cloud, running AI on them, and visualizing everything in real time from anywhere in the world, I’d have probably laughed.…
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When Ignition 8.3 Broke the Ice
Read more: When Ignition 8.3 Broke the IceWhen I walked into the Ignition Community Conference this year, I could feel the buzz, and not just from the coffee. Everyone was talking about the new 8.3 release, and honestly, I was just as curious as anyone. After all…