3 questions for ... Edge Computing experts
Mastering the data flow
No one can avoid edge computing at the moment. What advantages does the technology bring to the manufacturing industry? What do users need to be aware of? We asked selected industry experts these questions, among others, and here are the answers.
As networking increases, so do the requirements for IIoT-connected machines and systems. The world of data is becoming larger and more complex, making the use of edge computing technology indispensable. It is no coincidence that it is currently one of the most talked-about trends in automation.
In the current edition of '3 questions for ... - Edge Computing experts', renowned experts have their say. They provide an insight into the significance of edge computing in the industry, put the importance of software in this environment into perspective and, last but not least, give tips on choosing the right hardware.
Our experts on the topic of 'Edge Computing' are
- Alexander Matt, Product Manager for Prime Cube at Schubert System Elektronik
- Jürgen Pfeifer, IoT & Cloud Partner Manager at Wago Kontakttechnik
- Martin Danzer, Director Product Management at Congatec
- Georg Stöger, Director Training and Consulting at TTTech Industrial
- Felix Wildemann, Product Management Industrial PC, Beckhoff Automation
- Bernd Hantsche, Director Product Marketing for the Embedded & Wireless division at Rutronik
- René Blaschke, Head of Product Management IoT at B&R
- Bernhard Günthner, Vice President IoT Solutions at Kontron
- Dr. Sebastian Ritz, CEO Edge & Cloud at the company German Edge Cloud
- Neil Stroud, President Marketing & Business Development at CoreAVI
- Dr. Jörg Nagel, Managing Director of Neoception
- Wolfgang Leindecker, Head of Solution Sales and Member of the Management Board of Microsoft Austria
- Martin Stiborski, Managing Director of Bressner Technology
- Harald Maier, Product Management and Business Development x86 / IoT at TQ
Interview with experts - 3 questions to ... Edge Computing - Part 1
Schubert System Elektronik: "Transparency through easily controllable data flow"
Edge computing technologies are of the utmost importance when it comes to mastering the ever larger and more complex world of data. Alexander Matt from Schubert System Elektronik explains the opportunities that arise for companies through the use of this technology.
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Wago: "It's not the finiteness of a device that counts"
Edge computing plays a central role in the Industrial Internet of Things. In the '3 questions for...' interview, Jürgen Pfeiffer from Wago explains why the technology can be easy on the wallet in terms of 'more data' and still offers numerous possibilities.
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Congatec: "Edge computing conserves network resources"
What hardware performance requirements need to be considered for edge computing? What role does security play and which areas need to be secured? Martin Danzer from Congatec provides the answers.
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TTTech Industrial: "Flexibility & user-friendliness compete with each other"
User-friendliness and flexibility in applications compete with each other at the edge. Georg Stöger from TTTech Industrial talks about why this is the case and how users can get both.
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Beckhoff: "The key to uncompromising networking of IT and OT"
What role does software play in the successful networking of IT and OT? And how is it coordinated with the hardware? Felix Wildemann from Beckhoff Automation gives an overview.
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Rutronik: "The best solution for the individual case"
There is no universal standard for the perfect edge system. Bernd Hantsche describes how to approach this in an interview.
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B&R: "A multifunctional server outside of data centers"
Edge computing provides more intelligence in the factory. René Blaschke from B&R explains the importance of Docker technologies in this context in an interview.
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Interview with experts - 3 questions to ... Edge Computing - Part 2
Kontron: "High-performance computing is becoming increasingly important"
The high volume of data and the growing complexity of data (pre-)processing at the edge require top performance from the hardware. In this interview, Bernhard Günthner from Kontron gives tips on what users should look out for when choosing hardware.
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German Edge Cloud: "IT and OT managers should focus on standardization"
How can efficiency be increased throughout the entire plant using edge and cloud computing? Which data strategy should be pursued? Dr. Sebastian Ritz from German Edge Cloud explains why the solution should be based on the application.
CoreAVI: "The additional latency in cloud computing is unacceptable"
Secure edge applications are becoming more important than cloud computing. Neil Stroud from CoreAVI explains in an interview why automation technology in particular is predestined for edge computing.
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Neoception: "Achieving manageable complexity"
What role does open source play in edge computing? Dr. Jörg Nagel from Neoception explains the advantages of Linux, Docker and Kubernetes.
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Microsoft: "Edge computing is ultimately the cloud"
Does edge computing make sense without the cloud? Wolfgang Leindecker from Microsoft Austria shows how the technologies can be profitably combined.
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Bressner: "Creating a suitable architecture"
The edge computing application determines the architecture of the hardware, says Martin Stiborski from Bressner. But a platform is only created with software.
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TQ Group: "A modular hardware approach is an advantage"
The high volume of data combined with the increasing complexity of the data at the edge places certain demands on the hardware. Harald Maier from TQ knows what users need to look out for when making their choice.
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