Hyperconnectivity to monitor & optimize processes

Companies and businesses are moving ever closer to the horizon of Industry 4.0. Digital transformation in every sense. This is not only about technological modernization, but also about aspects of economy of resources and ergonomics of operations.

The first step to optimize processes is to monitor them. This is the logical and natural sequence in a consolidated operation. This monitoring is done through appropriate technology such as IoT, which is also a pillar in the digitalization of companies today.

Which tool is essential to optimize processes?

IoT in general is a very broad area of technology. It is of the new tools that have already been classified as "cutting-edge technology or engineering". IoT, as well as many other Industry 4.0 tools, are advanced technologies based on the property of "hyperconnectivity".

A characteristic of network and internet communication technology that guarantees communication between devices through a public and/or local network. But when we talk about hyperconnectivity, we refer not only to many devices, but to the possibility of many simultaneous measurements.

In this way, several devices can output different signals.

This property is fundamental for monitoring. In all this, connectivity is fundamental. A good connection and an efficient data transmission capacity cannot be missing.

Even so, the IoT allows the compatibility of different connection technologies such as internet by antennas, point-to-point links, data by cellular network, optical fiber and satellite connection. All these factors have a decisive influence on the tasks of collecting valuable data and information.

Necessary characteristics of IoT

As we pointed out at the beginning, data monitoring anticipates the automation of the same processes. Ultimately, the application of this methodology translates into decision-making capabilities, effectively optimizing production and saving resources.

One of the necessary characteristics of IoT in this context is control and monitoring via web, mobile applications and online platforms in general. The most common today is the use of these platforms hosted in cloud infrastructure, both for its capacity and versatility in access, as well as the flexibility of monitoring functions on measurement systems.

In addition, in many instances, the data collected can be in the thousands and from many different categories and sources. With this, the rules of the game change, especially as we enter into a "Big Data" type of scheme.

For this, the cloud is the most appropriate option, because of the vast and varied amount of tools available for this.

Key elements for automation

In summary we can say that a complete IoT solution for an environment includes 3 key elements:

• Measurement sensors
• Connectivity devices
• A control and monitoring platform.

In this order, the technological capability to control processes is greatly increased. Hence, automation contributes in its entirety to proper resource management and optimization.

In today's times, with the technology boom and the speed at which markets are moving, it is essential to have control of the company's assets, processes and resources. IoT and hyperconnectivity are the answer to not just one, but many of the questions that technology challenges us with today.

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