The Industrial IoT (IIoT) provides the fundamental technologies needed to support Industry 4.0 and the move toward higher productivity.
Avnet is committed to enabling your digital transformation to Industry 4.0. Our portfolio of IIoT solutions is available now and growing. We provide the technologies that make it easier to harness the power of the IIoT.
To support this, Avnet produced a wide range of resources to inspire and educate. We cover as much as possible, from the top-level view of IIoT, to how single pair Ethernet is changing the industrial communication landscape.
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INDUSTRIAL IOT
Industry 4.0 is driving digital transformation.
Industrial IoT is one of the pillars supporting that transformation.
CONNECTIVITY
The IIoT is all about connecting devices. The technologies behind that are evolving fast.
VERIFICATION
In the Industrial IoT, data is king. Making sure that data gets where it's needed, safely and securely, is the job of the underlying technologies.
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Avnet works with the leaders to provide expert advice, components, evaluation kits and development platforms.
Turning indoor tracking technology into smart solutions
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Philip Ling
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February 19, 2025
/IOTCONNECT is enabling indoor asset tracking technology company, IOSEA, to deliver total solutions for smart warehousing, industrial automation and the connected worker.
Technical article
Case Study
From idea to proof of concept for connected lighting in less than two months
By
Philip Ling
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March 28, 2024
Developing an IoT-enabled modular system with Clear-VU Lighting extends the benefits of LED solutions targeting harsh environments.
Technical article
Case Study
Empower your food storage equipment with Avnet’s IoT accelerator
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Avnet Staff
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June 23, 2023
Maintaining proper temperatures in fresh food storage applications means increased productivity for employees and reduced waste. Avnet’s IoTConnect accelerator enables real-time alerts and notifications for temperature, humidity and other factors.
Technical article
When edge and enterprise collide
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Philip Ling
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March 9, 2023
See the building blocks of a connected world at Embedded World 2023
Technical article
What OEMs should know about SaaS and the IoT
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Michael Lamp
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March 1, 2023
When it comes to the IoT, as many myths exist about SaaS as facts. It isn’t just a subscription-based revenue model. The underlying technologies used to deliver SaaS are fundamental and need to be fully appreciated to build a viable solution.
Technical article
Yes, you can get to market fast in IoT
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Mark Josewski
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January 9, 2023
The IoT is giving OEMs new ways to serve customers. With these new products come new business models. Bringing a new solution to market takes effort. Where should you put your resources?
Technical article
Can edge controllers bring balance to the Industrial IoT?
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Philip Ling
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January 19, 2022
Putting more real-time intelligence at the heart of industrial automation is creating a new breed of control technology. Connectivity and control must go hand in hand in the Industrial IoT, but it requires the best of both worlds.
Technical article
What does single pair Ethernet bring to the IIoT?
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Philip Ling
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January 19, 2022
Single pair Ethernet, or SPE, can legitimately be described as a “disruptive technology.” Avnet spoke with George Zimmerman, who chaired the IEEE 802.3cg 10 Mb/s Single Pair Ethernet Task Force, to find out why.
Technical article
How no-code design could accelerate Industrial IoT development
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Philip Ling
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January 14, 2022
Developing large numbers of new and diverse devices for an Industrial IoT solution can challenge your engineering resources. Using a no-code approach to development can reduce the size and complexity of that challenge.
Technical article
The Industrial IoT is driving economic growth
January 14, 2022
With billions of dollars at stake, Industrial IoT isn’t just about financials. Safety, scalability and flexibility are part of digital transformation. In industrial sectors this has significant implications, but is no longer unchartered territory.
Technical article
Behind the datasheet: HW-RTOS
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Philip Ling
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January 12, 2022
Using hardware accelerators is nothing new, but what about an accelerator to improve the way your operating system handles data communications?
Technical article
How to get to market with machine learning
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Philip Ling
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January 12, 2022
Some may think of machine learning as the supporting act for AI, but in the industrial sector it is the main attraction. We spoke with Avnet Silica’s Michaël Uyttersprot, manager, system solutions, AI/ML and Vision, EMEA, to find out more.
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