Industrial Edge

Bring IT to the shop floor – easily, flexibly, and securely

Download our e-book, by Automation expert, Daniel Smalley, on what Edge Computing means for UK manufacturers

Download e-book

The optimal use of data is becoming increasingly important for industry. Many companies have already recognized this fact and are analyzing machine and plant data on industrial PCs using their own software. Although this method delivers a great deal of valuable knowledge, it’s resource-intensive and requires frequent manual updates to ensure that the software, operating system, and cybersecurity are always secure and up to date. With Industrial Edge, everything is easier, more flexible, and more secure – for optimal use of data in the field. Acquire and process data directly and securely at the machine with no latency using your software and a central system for administration, deployment, and updates.

Industrial Edge The volume of data in industry continues to grow. How can you acquire knowledge from this vast amount of information so you can make the right decisions and take fast action?

Make the most of your data

The digital transformation of industry brings with it an unbridled increase in the amount of data generated. Production machines, machine tools, processes, and plants all produce data containing valuable information for companies. If used intelligently, this data can help you optimize your processes and products, make better use of equipment, and improve maintenance scheduling.

New business models like innovative service concepts are also being created based on the Internet of Things (IoT). With Industrial Edge, you can take advantage of all this data, locally and in the cloud, depending on your needs. Industrial Edge is an integral part of the Digital Enterprise portfolio that serves to transform endless volumes of data into limitless opportunities.

Your benefits Cloud or edge computing? With Industrial Edge, this question doesn’t even come up. You can use both, depending on the application: Access your IT technology on the field level and process locally prepared data packages in the cloud.

Local, decentralized, and fast

Local data processing using Industrial Edge lets you save and analyze data in real time, right at the machine. Central management of edge devices and apps reduces deployment and maintenance expenditures.

Reduced storage and transmission costs

Instead of saving all your data for later evaluation or transferring large quantities to the cloud, Industrial Edge lets you analyze data immediately, right where it originates. Alternatively, local data from IoT devices can be preprocessed and sent to the cloud in small packages.

Full control over your data

If you don’t want to store and analyze your data outside your company or are unable to do so, Industrial Edge offers an alternative. You always have control over what data is processed and where it’s used.

Edge Computing – more than a hype?

Get to know the world of Siemens Digital Industries in our Talking Digital Industries podcast. In the first episode, host Chris Brow does a deep dive into edge computing, and three experts explain a variety of applications and discuss data security and new business models. We guarantee an aha experience! You can also listen to the podcast on your podcast app or on Spotify – or listen to it right here:

Podcast

A selection of videos and podcasts about Industrial Edge

Advantages of Cloud & Edge Computing. One and a half minutes to understand when using Cloud Computing and when using Edge Computing could be best - or even both.

A brief outlook on the future of Industrial IoT

Advantages of Cloud & Edge Computing. One and a half minutes to understand when using Cloud Computing and when using Edge Computing could be best - or even both.

A brief outlook on the future of Industrial IoT

Industrial Edge lets you optimally collect and analyze satat from your production machines during ongoing production, without interfering with their operation.

Industrial Edge makes it possible to optimmally collect, process, and analyze the massive amounts of data produced by your machine tools.

Industrial Edge for process industry plants and fleets paving the way to autonomous asset management and prcoess optimization

Industrial Edge for IT experts

Thanks to central management and automated tasks, Industrial Edge can be quickly and easily integrated in existing automation and IT environments. And thanks to support from Docker and other tools, you can extend the range of apps for production with very little effort.

Learn more

In-depth information Experts share their knowledge about edge and cloud computing in a variety of media, including podcasts, white papers, and blog posts.