How IOT is impacting manufacturing

Today the way information is shared across manufacturing organizations and between individuals is dramatically different than a decade ago. People expect to have real-time information available where and when they need it on a variety of devices. This evolution has been fueled by the internet and the devices that are connecting to it. Various market research studies estimate by 2025 more than 75B devices (machines, sensors, etc.) will be connected to the cloud.

Edge computing is becoming more prevalent and with its growth comes impact. Various types of edge computing affect communications and their deployment. There are lots of factors involved in edge computing and to be able to optimize it in communications, you must understand how its deployed, used and what security concerns it may bring.

Much time is spent determining marketing strategies (or a marketing strategy), planning your messages, and creating content. However, developing amazing content is only the first step in delivering it. Distribution of that content is the next step in its journey. Over the last few decades, distribution has become increasingly focused on digital, as traditional marketing mediums shrink. Digital communications channels include your website and online presence, social media, mobile apps, and digital signage.

Standalone Digital Signage is Dead

In the early days of digital signage, screens were often standalone displays that didn’t communicate with others. The technology had not matured enough to create a fully integrated system. This, coupled with high costs, kept digital displays standalone. However, much has changed since then. With the barriers of complex connections and high costs gone, digital communications can now leverage data to create relevant and personalized experiences. The standard is for all displays and content to live on one network.