Mr. Nonnenmacher, what is behind the ADP?

In a nutshell, with the Asset Data Provider, or ADP for short, we offer an integrative software-as-a-service solution that enables users to collect data from the OT level, pre-process it and make it available for the IT level - without in-depth IT expertise. The software solution is based on low-code technology. It enables the efficient extraction of data from various types of assets - for example machines, systems, robots, controllers and sensors. This data is analyzed at the edge and then made available to the IT world - including ERP, cloud and IIoT applications.

How does this work in detail?

ADP follows a 'hybrid-first' approach, which consists of two main components: ADP Cloud and ADP Edge. The ADP Cloud offers a wide range of predefined modules such as Input, Analytics and Output, which allow users to create intelligent data flows quickly and easily using the drag & drop function. In addition to these modules, features such as one-click deployment, access rights, version control and a credentials vault are available to extend functionality and increase security.

Real-time data pre-processing for various IT systems and IIoT applications takes place in the ADP Edge. In addition, cross-device IO-Link masters and devices can be easily commissioned, parameterized and configured thanks to the 'Plug & Play' function. ADP Edge can be deployed on the edge itself, on-premise or in the cloud.

Who is the solution suitable for?

ADP is suitable for manufacturing companies, regardless of whether they are at the beginning of their digitization journey and are overcoming initial challenges in proof-of-concepts or PoCs or have already successfully completed the PoC phase and have dedicated resources for global scaling.

Does ADP work exclusively with Balluff products?

In order to offer our customers a holistic solution, interoperability must be guaranteed. Therefore, we provide a wide range of predefined OT connectors, including Siemens S7, OPC UA, MQTT, Rockwell, Modbus and cross-device IO-Link masters and devices. At the same time, we also offer our customers a selection of IT connectors, such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, SAP, Influx DB, Oracle DB and Mongo DB. This enables users to integrate seamlessly into their existing OT and IT infrastructures.

How do users benefit?

I would like to highlight three benefits in particular: Firstly, ADP facilitates the development of digitalization and IIoT projects through low-code and drag-and-drop functions as well as predefined modules. This shortens the project duration and leads to lower total cost of ownership. Secondly, our hybrid-first approach does not store any data in the cloud - instead, this data is processed in the distributed ADP Edge Nodes, where the data is collected and analyzed. This ensures a future-proof IIoT infrastructure and maximum data security. And thirdly, our one-click deployment from the ADP Cloud enables users to roll out, update and customize proof-of-concepts globally, greatly simplifying software lifecycle management.

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