In Computer & Automation, Julia Meshcheryakova, architect for Industry 4.0 solutions, and Max Ivannikov, head of the IoT division and expert for Industry 4.0 at DataArt, discusses the opportunities and challenges of adopting cloud-based technologies in modern manufacturing, including cost savings, flexibility, scalability, improved efficiency, and the ability to predict and prevent equipment failures. The article also highlights the importance of choosing the right cloud platform and pricing model, as well as the disaster recovery and failover functions that are included in cloud platforms.
“Today, technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are becoming increasingly important to businesses of all kinds - including modern manufacturing. In fact, cloud computing is transforming virtually every aspect of modern manufacturing.”
“One of the top reasons for companies to adopt Cloud-based technologies is cost savings. With the cloud, companies no longer have to invest in expensive hardware. Instead, they can choose from a wide range of cloud-based applications, based on the latest research and technology.”
“Cloud-based applications offer manufacturing companies the necessary flexibility to adapt to specific needs, and cloud-based technologies allow companies to improve efficiency and reduce time-consuming processes. Intelligent tracking solutions that monitor the flow of resources can be used to implement automation processes, and predictive analysis can be used to prevent failures in the production cycle.”
“Cloud-based technologies can help companies maintain their operations during natural disasters and other emergencies, as disaster recovery and failover functions are standard offerings of cloud platform providers. Cloud computing also shifts a large portion of the responsibility from management to experts whose business and reputation depend on their ability to execute IT functions thoroughly and efficiently.”
The original article in German can be found here (pages 31-33).
