Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) Edge Compute Software Platforms

The Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) Edge Compute Software Platforms market research study delivers current market analysis plus a five year market and technology forecast. The study is available in multiple editions including worldwide, all regions, and most major countries.

Entry of Leading Industrial Automation Suppliers Adds Credibility to the OT Edge

ARC Advisory Group’s research on Industrial IoT Edge Compute Software Platforms reveals some major changes in the market. Entry of the leading industrial automation providers into the edge compute market is a harbinger of the trend toward emphasis on business outcomes enabled by domain-specific expertise. This contrasts with the early emphasis on infrastructure, protocol conversion, and device and data management that characterized the initial phases of market development. The emphasis on analytics and data-driven improvements at the edge coincides with increasing evidence of the increasingly software-defined nature of industrial automation and emphasis on software-driven performance improvements.

Industrial IoT Edge Compute Software Platforms Strategic Issues

In addition to providing a five-year market forecast, the Industrial IoT Edge Compute Software Platforms market research provides detailed quantitative current market data and addresses key strategic issues as follows.

Future Proof Connectivity

Ensure that edge solutions of choice provide the requisite north and southbound connectivity consistent with current and anticipated installations. Consistent edge connectivity is critical for all data sources: hardware, sensors, devices, cloud, data visualization, analytics, security, management, etc.  MQTT, OPC UA, RestAPIs, and other standard technologies are the primary means of achieving edge-to-cloud connectivity.

Recognize the Continuing Evolution of Edge Profiles and Pick the Right Solution for the Task

Edge definitions continue to evolve, and it is important to select a solution that meets your functional requirements. Depending on the supplier and offering, edge solutions are available for the enterprise edge, the DC edge, the Telco Edge, the distributed edge, the device edge, and the “far edge.” These solutions can differ broadly, particularly in terms of their compute requirements, performance latency, and ability to support industrial protocols and devices.

Supplier Core Competency and Applicability to End User Business

Enterprise, IT, OT, and other suppliers of all types are targeting the Industrial IoT edge due to its rich data fabric. End users need to understand what business their prospective edge suppliers are truly in, including where their core and historical competencies lie and what other market participants contribute to their solution. Understand which component of the edge solution controls the data, particularly as it relates to applications versus infrastructure.