National Instruments Continues IIoT Partnership Strategy in 2017

According to NI, the IoT Lab will focus on intelligent systems that connect operational technology, information technology and the companies working on these systems. Examples cited include microgrid control and communication, advanced control for manufacturing, and asset monitoring for heavy equipment.

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Plus, interoperability is on NI’s mind as it moves forward in collaborating with protocol associations and technology leaders.

From the press release:

In this space, companies with expertise in communications protocols, controller hardware, I/O components, processing elements and software platforms come together to validate end-to-end solutions that can dramatically change the way businesses operate. Companies sponsoring the NI Industrial IoT Lab include: Analog Devices Inc, Avnu Alliance, Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Industrial Internet Consortium, Intel, Kalypso, OPC Foundation, OSIsoft, PTC, Real-Time Innovations, SparkCognition, Semikron, Viewpoint Systems and Xilinx.

“We are excited to strengthen partnerships with other world-class technology companies. A working showcase for new technologies can help all companies involved drive breakthrough innovations for utility grids, manufacturing, asset health monitoring and several other industries,” said Jamie Smith, business and technology director at NI.

To learn more about the new NI Industrial IoT Lab, please visit www.ni.com/iiot-lab.

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