Edge Computing and the Industrial IoT Shift

Minutes of Meeting (MOM)

This seminar explored how edge computing moves processing closer to machines, cutting latency and bandwidth needs for industrial IoT, with grounded examples from manufacturing and energy.

Session Agenda

• →Cloud versus edge trade-offs and when each wins
• →Reference architecture for Industrial IoT
• →Real-time analytics on the shop floor
• →Security considerations at the edge

Key Highlights

• →Live walkthrough of an edge gateway aggregating sensor data
• →Case study showing a 30 percent latency reduction
• →Panel on 5G paired with edge deployments
• →Open discussion on integrating legacy PLC systems

Outcomes and Takeaways

• →A practical plan to scope an edge pilot on your own line
• →A vendor-neutral checklist for edge security
• →A simple framework to compare cloud and edge costs

Who attended: IT and OT engineers, plant managers, and solution architects.