Author: Igor Lenskiy
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Modbus vs OPC UA: Which Is Better for Industrial IoT?
Modbus and OPC UA are both widely used in industrial automation, but they serve different integration needs. Modbus is generally simpler for bounded device communication, while OPC UA provides richer data modelling, stronger built-in security mechanisms, and more structured interoperability options. This article compares their architecture, data structure, security, interoperability, performance, PLC and SCADA integration,…
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Looking for an Azure IoT Central Alternative? Top IIoT Solutions
How to Evaluate an Azure IoT Central Alternative Evaluate Azure IoT Central alternatives by device connectivity, data modeling, dashboards, rules, integrations, security, migration complexity, deployment flexibility, and long-term product roadmap. The right shortlist depends on the estate already running, the workload it serves, and how much operating responsibility the buyer is willing to carry. Feature…
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Best Predictive Maintenance Software for Manufacturing: A Complete Buyer’s Guide
The best predictive maintenance software for manufacturing collects machine data, monitors asset health, detects anomalies, predicts failures, triggers alerts, and integrates with maintenance or ERP systems. That is the evaluation scope, not a universal product bundle. The real test starts after a rule or model raises an alert. The right choice depends on consequential failure…
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BMS Architecture Explained: Components, Levels, Protocols, and Integration
BMS architecture is the framework that connects building sensors, meters, controllers, networks, servers, databases, and operator interfaces. It typically includes field, automation, and management levels and uses protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, KNX, OPC UA, and MQTT to integrate HVAC, lighting, energy, security, and other building systems. ISO 16484-3 does not standardize BMS architecture. Every…
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ThingsBoard Alternatives for Industrial IoT, SCADA, Edge, and White-Label Projects
ThingsBoard is one of the most widely deployed open-source IoT platforms in the world, and for a large share of connectivity and dashboarding projects it remains a solid choice. This article is not about whether ThingsBoard is good. It is about the specific point — SCADA/HMI depth, industrial protocol coverage, white-label packaging, or predictable pricing…
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OPC UA vs MQTT: Which Protocol Is Better for Industrial IoT?
TL;DR What Is OPC UA? OPC UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture) is a machine-to-machine interoperability standard from the OPC Foundation. It does more than move bytes from a PLC to a client. It defines what those bytes mean. OPC UA Architecture: Nodes, Namespaces, and the Information Model Every value in OPC UA lives inside…
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Best Industrial IoT Platforms in 2026
Six of the most-cited IIoT brands changed corporate owners in 24 months. ThingWorx and Kepware moved to Velotic. Cumulocity was carved out of Software AG to Silver Lake and IBM. Particle moved to Digi International. Losant moved to SUSE. Bosch IoT Device Management was discontinued. Relayr was dissolved. Alongside that, eight hyperscaler IoT services were…
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Best SCADA Software in 2026: Traditional SCADA vs Modern IIoT Platforms
The most-cited “best SCADA software” lists in 2026 share a structural problem. They rank UI features and protocol counts on products whose runtime architecture, corporate owner, and pricing model can all change inside a single procurement cycle. Velotic launched on 17 March 2026 with Proficy CIMPLICITY + iFIX + Kepware + ThingWorx under one PE…
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Giga-TMS Builds Advanced Time & Attendance Solution on the Iotellect Platform
Project Name Providing Advanced Time and Attendance Terminals Customer Giga-TMS Industry Any Country Taiwan Solution type Time and Attendance Project Description Iotellect features a specialized Time and Attendance (T&A) module designed for rapid adaptation to any OEM attendance and security hardware. This project showcases the module’s seamless integration with the Giga-TMS TR610 controller, which automatically…
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Centralized Cooling Management for Critical Telecom Infrastructure
Project Name Centralized BTS Cooling Management Customer Not Disclosed Industry Telecom City Hong Kong Solution type Telecommunications Project Description This solution provides comprehensive, remote management for uninterruptible cooling systems at critical Base Transceiver Station (BTS) sites. The Iotellect platform serves as the central hub, handling all device communication, data storage, alerting, and advanced data processing.…
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