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The Shift to Servitization: A Game-Changer for Manufacturers

Product servitization has been around for nearly 30 years, but what is different today is the inclusion of emerging and enabling technologies like IoT, Edge Technologies and AI to support the transition from user-owned to provider-owned assets that are wrapped with asset life cycle services.

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From Data Collection to Intelligent Edge with Barbara: A Step-by-Step Guide of the Data Journey in Industry

Developing a data-centric strategy takes companies on a journey from data collection to the creation of advanced AI models. This article explores the stages of an industrial organization's data journey, the challenges they face, and how Barbara’s solutions meet their needs at every step of their digital journey.

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Edge AI in Cement: Deploying Real-Time Predictive Models for Fuel Savings in Clinker Kilns

By implementing Barbara's Cybersecure Edge Computing platform, Argos achieved real-time operational control, significant cost reductions, and unlocked scalable solutions across its facilities. Key results included $200,000 in annual fuel savings per plant, a 60% reduction in bandwidth costs, and the ability to deploy new applications on its existing Edge infrastructure. Explore the full story here.

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Deploying Software PLCs at scale, with Barbara Edge Orchestration. Webinar Key Takeaways

Our recent webinar with UAO featured a live demonstration of Barbara’s platform in action, showcasing how Schneider’s SoftdPAC runtimes can be deployed across multiple industrial PCs, regardless of the hardware manufacturer, all managed remotely from a centralized platform developed by Barbara.

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Scaling Edge AI in Manufacturing

Many companies find themselves underprepared for the complexities involved in expanding their projects within the Edge. Proof of concepts (POCs) typically focus on one or a few locations, but if successful, they must scale to hundreds or even thousands of locations. This article highlights key considerations for technology leaders navigating the Edge AI landscape.

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Building an Edge Computing Strategy. Getting Started ( Part I)

Edge Computing is becoming a critical component, enabling organizations to leverage edge data in unprecedented ways. However, embarking on an Edge Computing project can be daunting, as building an edge solution requires significant time, investment, and a highly skilled team.This article explores the essentials for getting started with Edge Computing.

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