Industrial IoT Software Resources
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Industrial IoT Software Articles
How Will the Fourth Industrial Revolution Impact Remote Work?
When we think about remote work, we usually imagine employees performing the same tasks they complete in the office at home. This means that anyone who works in a physical environment such as a warehouse, manufacturing facility, or retail store cannot work remotely.
by Gabriel Gheorghiu
What Is a Cobot? New Age of Automation and Collaboration
Job-stealing robots are the worst nightmare for most workers. But not all robots are out to steal your job.
by Piper Thomson
What Is Predictive Maintenance? Benefits and Technologies
Any alarming sound from your machinery may also be alarming for your bank account.
by Harshita Tewari
2021 Trends in E-Commerce and Industry 4.0
This post is part of G2's 2021 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Michael Fauscette, G2's chief research officer and Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts.
by Gabriel Gheorghiu
How Industry 4.0 Will Change Project Management
Project management software and methodologies are a form of automation that has been used in business for nearly 50 years. New technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) have the potential to automate project management—but, how far will they go?
by Gabriel Gheorghiu
How Project-Based Software Helps Companies
Most tasks we do at work are either process or project-based. Processes are made of repetitive tasks that we do repeatedly, with little to no variation. Project work can vary significantly from one project to another and can change based on internal or customer requirements.
by Gabriel Gheorghiu
How SMBs Can Benefit from Industry 4.0
Most Industry 4.0 success stories mention large multinational companies such as GE or ABB.
by Gabriel Gheorghiu
The Pros and Cons of Different Automation Types
The concept of automation is straightforward: create tools that perform tasks with minimal human involvement. And the motivation for more automation is simple: Companies can do more with less. “More” means companies can sell and deliver a higher volume of products and services than ever before. “Less” refers to the fact that, thanks to automation, fewer resources are required.
by Gabriel Gheorghiu
The G2 on Industry 4.0: Understanding Industrial Revolution on a Global Scale
If you work in manufacturing or supply chain, you’ve probably heard of Industry 4.0. While the term may be used together with buzzwords like digital transformation, interconnectivity, or end-to-end value chain, Industry 4.0 refers to a new industrial revolution.
by Gabriel Gheorghiu
How Business Digital Transformation Works In The Real World
Business digital transformation is a buzzword that is misused and not completely clear. For instance, the Wikipedia definition is incomplete and vague: “Digital Transformation (DT) is the use of new, fast-changing digital technology to solve problems often utilizing cloud computing, reducing reliance on user-owned hardware but increasing reliance on subscription-based cloud services.”
by Gabriel Gheorghiu
Industrial IoT Software Glossary Terms
Industrial IoT Software Discussions
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What does HiveMQ's enterprise support look like compared to open-source alternatives?What does HiveMQ's enterprise support look like compared to open-source alternatives?
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HiveMQ’s enterprise support is designed for always‑on industrial and IoT environments where downtime is not an option. The Enterprise tier includes 24/7 global support, a 1‑hour reaction time for Priority 1 issues, a dedicated Customer Success Manager, a named HiveMQ expert, and a 99.99% uptime SLA (HiveMQ Cloud Starter still offers 24/7 support with an 8‑hour P1 reaction time and 99.95% SLA).
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Is HiveMQ suitable for AI and machine learning workloads in industrial environments?Is HiveMQ suitable for AI and machine learning workloads in industrial environments?
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HiveMQ is highly suitable for AI and machine learning workloads in industrial environments because it provides a reliable MQTT-based data backbone that streams real-time, contextual, and governed IIoT data from edge to cloud into your AI/ML pipelines and Unified Namespace. It doesn’t run models itself; instead, HiveMQ Broker, Edge, Data Hub, and Pulse ensure your operational data is clean, structured, and AI-ready for external AI platforms and tools, accelerating use cases like predictive maintenance, continuous intelligence, and real-time production optimization. This architecture is already used by leading manufacturers to power scalable industrial AI, making HiveMQ a strong foundation for both current analytics and future autonomous operations. For more information on how HiveMQ supports Agentic AI in Industrial Operations, visit https://www.hivemq.com/solutions/agentic-ai-in-industrial-operations/
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How does HiveMQ help enable IT/OT integration?How does HiveMQ help enable IT/OT integration?
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HiveMQ enables IT/OT integration by replacing fragile point‑to‑point connections with an event‑driven architecture built on MQTT, so OT systems publish data once and multiple IT applications can subscribe in real time. By bridging legacy OT protocols into MQTT and organizing data in a Unified Namespace (UNS), HiveMQ creates a single, consistent source of industrial data that is secure, scalable, and easy to integrate with cloud, analytics, and AI platforms.
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Industrial IoT Software Reports
Grid® Report for Industrial IoT
Spring 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Industrial IoT
Spring 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Industrial IoT
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Industrial IoT
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Industrial IoT
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Industrial IoT
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report











