The Role of Edge Computing in Industrial IoT: How BVM Is Revolutionizing Data Processing

The Role of Edge Computing in Industrial IoT: How BVM Is Revolutionizing Data Processing

The Role of Edge Computing in Industrial IoT: How BVM Is Revolutionizing Data Processing

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the amount of data being generated by devices and sensors is skyrocketing. In the industrial sector, this trend is particularly pronounced, with the rise of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology. However, the sheer volume of data created by IIoT devices presents a significant challenge for organizations looking to leverage it effectively. That’s where edge computing comes in, and BVM is at the forefront of this revolutionary technology.

What is Edge Computing?

Edge computing refers to the practice of processing data closer to its source rather than sending it all the way back to a central server or cloud. By doing so, organizations can reduce latency, increase security, and improve real-time decision-making capabilities. In the context of IIoT, edge computing enables businesses to analyze and act upon data from their machines and sensors in real-time, without having to wait for it to be transmitted to a remote location.

The Role of Edge Computing in Industrial IoT: How BVM Is Revolutionizing Data Processing

How BVM Hardware Is Revolutionizing Data Processing

BVM’s edge servers are specifically designed to handle the unique demands of IIoT environments. Our hardware is built to operate in rugged, industrial settings, with features such as wide temperature ranges, shock resistance, and advanced cooling systems.

With BVM’s solution, data from IIoT devices is processed locally, allowing for real-time insights and decision-making. For example, if a machine is showing signs of malfunctioning, our system can alert maintenance personnel immediately, enabling them to address the issue before any downtime occurs. Additionally, our edge servers can perform complex analytics and AI tasks, such as predictive maintenance and quality control, right on the factory floor.

Benefits of Edge Computing in Industrial IoT

There are several benefits to using edge computing in IIoT applications. First and foremost, it reduces latency, which is critical in industries where seconds count. By processing data in real-time, organizations can respond quickly to changing conditions and make informed decisions. Additionally, edge computing enhances security by minimizing the amount of sensitive data that needs to be transmitted over long distances. Finally, it improves efficiency by reducing the load on centralized servers and networks, resulting in faster response times and reduced network congestion.

The Role of Edge Computing in Industrial IoT: How BVM Is Revolutionizing Data Processing

Application Areas for IIoT

  • Manufacturing
    • Improving efficiency, health, and safety
    • Offering benefits such as quality control, sustainable and green practices, supply chain traceability, and overall supply chain efficiency
    • Predictive maintenance, enhanced field service, energy management, and asset tracking
  • Energy Management
    • Monitoring and controlling energy consumption
    • Optimizing energy usage and reducing waste
    • Predictive maintenance and asset tracking
  • Utilities
    • Monitoring and managing water, gas, and electricity distribution
    • Detecting leaks, optimizing flow, and preventing waste
    • Predictive maintenance and asset tracking
  • Oil and Gas
    • Monitoring and managing oil and gas production, transportation, and storage
    • Optimizing operations, detecting leaks, and preventing accidents
    • Predictive maintenance and asset tracking
  • Healthcare
    • Monitoring and managing medical equipment and facilities
    • Ensuring patient safety and privacy
    • Predictive maintenance and asset tracking
  • Transportation and Logistics
    • Monitoring and managing fleet vehicles and cargo
    • Optimizing routes, scheduling, and delivery times
    • Predictive maintenance and asset tracking
  • Agriculture
    • Monitoring and managing crop health, soil moisture, and weather conditions
    • Optimizing irrigation, fertilization, and harvesting
    • Predictive maintenance and asset tracking
  • Smart Cities
    • Monitoring and managing infrastructure, public services, and citizen engagement
    • Improving efficiency, safety, and quality of life
    • Predictive maintenance and asset tracking
  • Aerospace and Defence
    • Monitoring and controlling critical systems and equipment
    • Ensuring safety and reliability
    • Predictive maintenance and asset tracking

These are just some of the many application areas for IIoT Edge Computing, and the list continues to grow as the technology advances and new use cases emerge.

The Role of Edge Computing in Industrial IoT: How BVM Is Revolutionizing Data Processing

IIoT Ready Hardware

Edge computing is playing a vital role in the evolution of IIoT, and BVM is leading the charge. With our cutting-edge hardware, we’re making it easier than ever for organizations to harness the power of their IIoT data. Whether it’s predictive maintenance, quality control, or real-time monitoring, our solutions help businesses stay competitive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. To learn more about how BVM can help your organization unlock the full potential of IIoT, contact us today.

All our solutions are provided on industrial lifetime availability programs  – so on a minimum of 3-5 years

Edge Servers – High Performance Computers

Edge Computing in Industrial IoT - Edge Servers / Powerful PCs + I/O

BVM’s edge servers put you in control of the industrial IoT solutions you’re looking to develop and deploy – allowing your application to constantly analyse right where the data is being produced.

With our edge servers, processing, information delivery, storage and IoT management can be completed ‘in situ’ saving you computational time, reducing bandwidth costs and improving latency.

AIoT Edge Devices – Low Powered, High Performance Computers

Edge Computing in Industrial IoT - IoT Edge Devices / Low powered, High Performance systems + I/O

Our solutions can help with applications such condition monitoring of multiple devices for the purpose of predictive maintenance or anomaly detection in communications networks.

BVM supply systems with powerful and capable CPU’s providing processing engines that can handle several applications simultaneously.

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IoT Gateways – Low Powered
Computers

Edge Computing in Industrial IoT - IoT Gateways - Low Powered Computers

Essentially, Industrial IoT gateways serve as computers that allow devices and sensors to communicate with one another, as well as communicate information to the cloud. However, IoT gateways are capable of so much more in terms of processing, memory, and storage capacity in close proximity to sensory data – and BVM have a wide ranging portfolio of gateway products to cover a multitude of computing needs.
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AI Accelerator Cards

Edge Computing in Industrial IoT - Accelerator cards (IEI Mustang cards)

BVM provide a wide range of Industrial AI accelerator cards solutions for machine vision, learning and AI applications requiring additional processing power whilst maintaining a ruggedized design. These systems typically integrate either a VPU (Vision Processing Unit), FGPA ( Field-Programmable Gate Array) or GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) and still retain the option where you can maintain a rugged design.

Deep Learning Computers

Edge Computing in Industrial IoT - Deep Learning Computers

Whilst GPU-accelerated hardware is a central point of deep learning and AI, it is worth understanding that the hardware requirements vary significantly depending on which stage the of the AI journey you are at – Development, Training or Inferencing. Each has very different needs and BVM recognises this by offering a range of solutions within each area to ensure every price range and performance requirement is met.

Motherboards and SBCs

Edge Computing in Industrial IoT - Motherboards and SBCs

Small Form Factor Industrial and Embedded Motherboards and SBCs. Industrial Grade Motherboards provide the backbone for Industrial PC Systems, they are revision controlled and are available for a longer time scale compared to commercial motherboard’s and typically operate over a wider temperature range than their commercial equivalents.

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GPU/VPU Computers

Edge Computing in Industrial IoT - GPU Acscelerated Computers

BVM provide a wide range of Industrial GPU accelerated solutions for machine vision, learning and AI applications requiring additional processing power whilst maintaining a ruggedized design.

These systems typically integrate either a VPU (Vision Processing Unit) or GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) and still retain the option where you can maintain a fanless design.


AI Ready Panel PCs

Edge Computing in Industrial IoT - AI Panel PCs

AI-powered imaging applications require a suite of enabling technologies. First and foremost, processors equipped with HD graphics features and hardware-accelerated video encoding/decoding are a must. These capabilities are available on a selection of our Panel PC compute devices that are equipped with Intel Core processors. Deployments already exist in a wide array of industries including medical imaging, industrial automation and transportation.

AI Development Kit

Edge Computing in Industrial IoT - AI Dev Kit

BVM provide starter kits to allow users to unleash the power of modern artificial intelligence solutions  to allow the development of understanding and skills around visual processing units (VPU) and dedicated hardware accelerators for running on-device deep neural network applications.  We’re also here to support you where a guiding hand is needed.

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From Industrial Motherboards, SBCs and Box PCs, to Rack Mount computers and Industrial Panel PCs.

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