122 “Manufacturers can establish secure connections from their plant networks to Azure IoT Hub using Cogent DataHub technology in a Azure Managed Application. They can run AI analytics on live process data while keeping their operations networks fully isolated from cyberattacks and other disruptions. A tunnel/mirror architecture with optional data-diodes on the production side keeps all inbound firewall ports closed, and connects seamlessly through demilitarized zones. Streaming live process data through Azure IoT Hub can power Azure Machine Learning AI models, enhance Azure Logic Apps process automation, and feed Azure Stream Analytics to increase overall equipment effectiveness.” Jessica Korpela Director, Global Customer Innovation, Rockwell Automation Xavier Mesrobian Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Skkynet “Rockwell Automation and Microsoft are building AI tools to enhance manufacturers’ resilience against disruptions and optimise complex processes through the design, operate and maintain lifecycle. Our customers can increase manufacturing capacity in record time through AI-assisted control system programming and advanced digital twins. Our joint portfolio offerings leverage AI to predict and mitigate potential issues before they impact production, ensuring continuous operation and minimal downtime. Rockwell’s cloud solutions, powered by Azure, provide real-time data insights, enabling smarter decision-making and agility in adapting to changing markets. Together, Microsoft and Rockwell continue to innovate to drive efficiency, reduce costs and improve quality as industrial processes evolve.” FEATURE Photo: AdobeStock/industrieblick
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