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When it comes to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), there’s boundless opportunity—more than most companies can fund or manage. So, its key that you prioritize opportunities and applications that will help you quickly realize early returns on your investments while creating the right foundation for longer-term growth and success. New digital innovations, applications and solutions can enable significant improvements in manufacturing performance and business outcomes in five key areas.

Cybersecurity costs businesses a lot of money – and with no measurable monetary income as a result. That leaves executives and board members scratching their heads and wondering: “Why are we spending so much on this? Why do we need to employ expensive professionals to manage and operate cybersecurity?” Often leading them to ponder, “We know cybersecurity is important, but how do we determine the right level of investment?”

Chances are, you’ve heard the expression “drowning in data.” And if you’re in the CPG industry, you’ve seen the proliferation of intelligent devices and data collection on the plant floor – and the quest for more data extending across all functions of your organization. Marketing tracks consumer behavior and trends – and must respond to consumer expectations for supply chain transparency.

Ethernet-APL (Ethernet-Advanced Physical Layer) enables the future of process automation through these core features: – Ease of adoption – Seamless integration – Simplified installation – Greater distances – Process industry rated – Valuable data. As digitalization becomes more common in industrial automation and companies seek to extract its value, access to data is more crucial than ever.