{"652214":{"#nid":"652214","#data":{"type":"news","title":"CDAIT IoT Sensor 10.14.2021","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAngelina Kim, The Center for the Development and Application of the Internet of Things (CDAIT)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOf all the various applications of the Internet of Things (IoT), the transformative potential for IIoT is particularly compelling. A 2021 report by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/industrial-internet-of-things-iiot-market#:~:text=The%20global%20IIoT%20market%20size,USD%20263.52%20billion%20in%202021.\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGrant View Research\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;valued the IIoT market at 216 billion dollars in 2020 with a projected compound growth rate of 26.8% from 2021 to 2028. However, implementation of IIoT is not a straight shot path, and there exist are several barriers to consider. For example,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/CiscoBusinessInsights\/journey-to-iot-value-76163389\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Enearly 74% of organizations\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;surveyed by Cisco in 2017 reported failure of IIoT implementation; a more recent report in 2021 by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/mediahandler\/files\/resourcefiles\/iot-signals\/IoT%20Signals_Edition%202_English.pdf\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMicrosoft\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;revealed that around 35% of IoT in business applications fail in proof of concept stage. Several critical factors impact IIoT implementation, these include: cybersecurity concerns, connectivity\/interoperability, and unanticipated implementation costs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECybersecurity:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Given the nature of interconnected devices sharing and receiving data, cybersecurity is a large concern regarding implementation of IIoT. As discussed in an earlier issue of this blog, a 2021\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tripwire.com\/misc\/iot-and-iiot-cybersecurity-report\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETripwire and Dimensional Research\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;report found that 99% of 312 security professionals faced difficulties with security, and 97% had concerns about securing the supply chain. The Internet of Things in industrial settings are susceptible to attacks that could manifest in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.reworked.co\/information-management\/how-security-concerns-are-holding-back-the-industrial-internet-of-things\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eevents\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;such as denial of service attacks, ransomware attacks, theft of user and client data, and\/or remote hijacking of a vehicle or a device. Given these types of attacks, IIoT is vulnerable to the loss of access to essential networks, interruptions in the supply chain, leaks in privacy, and in the worst case, the endangerment of lives. Part of these challenges can sprout from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.techslang.com\/industrial-iot-and-cybersecurity-challenges-and-prospects\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eissues\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;such as outdated software, lack of risk assessment, lack of specialized workers, and weak data encryption.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.siemens-advanta.com\/blog\/IOT-challenges\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECompanies\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;can mitigate cybersecurity by addressing it in the planning phase. Starting with an assessment of risk and understanding vulnerabilities through preventative approach can mitigate harm further down the line. Understanding the relationship and strengthening security on both the information technology and operational technology is crucial rather than focusing just on one. Other approaches are to set IIoT devices to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/articles\/six-iot-implementation-challenges-and-solutions\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u0026ldquo;fire and forget\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;so that the data is erased after it is sent and to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/articles\/six-iot-implementation-challenges-and-solutions\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u0026ldquo;decouple information data and action data\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;so vulnerabilities are less impactful.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConnectivity, Integration, Compatibility, and Interoperability:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;IIoT relies on devices, sensors, machines, and other components effectively communicating and working in conjunction with each other. Interoperability and connectivity is essential to harnessing the full benefits of IIoT. \u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/social-innovation.hitachi\/en-us\/think-ahead\/manufacturing\/digital-manufacturing\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAccording to Hitachi\u003C\/a\u003E, 85% of worldwide factories have machines that are either not connected or unable to connect to transmit data. This presents challenges because successful implementation requires that these devices do so. A robust implementation approach includes identifying and cataloging production equipment, devices, sensors, and processes, and assessing their compatibility with IIoT processes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Legacy machines and technology are a large component to this issue. Legacy machines and technology are older technologies with a lifespan of 30 to 60 years. These technologies are frequently unable to connect.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/dzone.com\/articles\/3-iiot-industrial-internet-of-things-implementatio\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EIIoT machines\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;themselves may also have difficulty in synchronization from outages, errors, and power blackouts. This brings risk to the entire industrial process and could result in enormous losses for a company. Despite this, there exist several roadmaps to bringing these legacy machines online. Companies can start with an\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.machinemetrics.com\/blog\/legacy-systems-online-iiot\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eassessment\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;of these legacy machines and decide which options are best for them. These options include small scale IIoT, replacing the legacy machines, and\/or r\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.roboticstomorrow.com\/story\/2021\/05\/retrofitting-older-machines-provides-valuable-iiot-update\/16870\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eetrofitting\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;these machines into the IIoT network.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHigh Costs and Delivering on Promises for Return on Investment (ROI):\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EThe compatibility\/connectivity problem can feed directly into high investment costs. According to a Microsoft report\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/mediahandler\/files\/resourcefiles\/iot-signals\/IoT-Signals-Microsoft-072019.pdf\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E, 29% of companies\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;surveyed reported lack of resources as a reason for not adopting IoT. Replacing current machines with ones that function within an IIoT infrastructure or network can present exorbitant upfront costs. Furthermore, a company seeking to implement IIoT will need to hire on new talent from data mangers to IIoT deployment professionals to software engineers to support their IIoT operation. The need to hire new employees presents yet another cost to the company and could even push the company to need to restructure their organization.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Given that there are so many challenges to IIoT implementation and high upfront costs exist, companies may have difficulties gauging the return on investment. This adds another barrier to IIoT. One solution is to mitigate the large investment costs, industry professionals have recommended incremental IoT implementation in small projects with concrete milestones. Use of IIoT can start with the areas that are more likely to yield higher returns. Companies can also explore\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/blog.acdist.com\/iiot-implementation-challenges-and-solutions\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecost cutting options\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;through use of public infrastructure or software-as-a-service use.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConclusion:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EAlthough these issues were presented as separate in this blog, solutions can overlap and address multiple problems at one. For example, taking on IIoT in small projects or increments grants companies the opportunity to avoid the large initial cost. It also allows for a test case for IIoT implementation with respect to cybersecurity and interoperability and connectivity to decide what works best for each company.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Despite barriers to implementation for IIoT, the sector continues to grow. Progress has provided new insights into existing challenges and ameliorated the effect they have. While challenges will continue to exist and evolve with IIoT, solutions will arise to meet them.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor Further Reading:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETop 5 Challenges of Implementing Industrial IoT\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.xorlogics.com\/2020\/08\/31\/top-5-challenges-of-implementing-industrial-iot\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.xorlogics.com\/2020\/08\/31\/top-5-challenges-of-implementing-industrial-iot\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHow Security Concerns are Holding Back the Industrial Internet of Things\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.reworked.co\/information-management\/how-security-concerns-are-holding-back-the-industrial-internet-of-things\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.reworked.co\/information-management\/how-security-concerns-are-holding-back-the-industrial-internet-of-things\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIndustrial IoT (IIoT) and Cybersecurity: Challenges and Prospects\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.techslang.com\/industrial-iot-and-cybersecurity-challenges-and-prospects\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.techslang.com\/industrial-iot-and-cybersecurity-challenges-and-prospects\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETop Three Industrial IoT Challenges\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/dzone.com\/articles\/3-iiot-industrial-internet-of-things-implementatio\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/dzone.com\/articles\/3-iiot-industrial-internet-of-things-implementatio\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETop Ten Challenges Enterprises Face in IoT Implementation\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.finoit.com\/blog\/enterprise-challenges-in-iot\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.finoit.com\/blog\/enterprise-challenges-in-iot\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E6 Key IoT Implementation Challenges for Enterprises to Consider.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.saviantconsulting.com\/blog\/iot-implementation-challenges-enterprises.aspx\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.saviantconsulting.com\/blog\/iot-implementation-challenges-enterprises.aspx\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E4 Challenges for IoT Implementation \u0026ndash; And How to Overcome Them\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.siemens-advanta.com\/blog\/IOT-challenges\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.siemens-advanta.com\/blog\/IOT-challenges\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E6 Implementation Challenges and Solutions\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/articles\/six-iot-implementation-challenges-and-solutions\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.controleng.com\/articles\/six-iot-implementation-challenges-and-solutions\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIIoT Implementation Challenges and Solutions\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/blog.acdist.com\/iiot-implementation-challenges-and-solutions\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/blog.acdist.com\/iiot-implementation-challenges-and-solutions\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIndustrial IoT- Challenges, Risks, and Pitfalls\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tiempodev.com\/blog\/industrial-iot-challenges-risks-pitfalls\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.tiempodev.com\/blog\/industrial-iot-challenges-risks-pitfalls\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERetrofitting Older Machines Provides Valuable IIoT Update\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.roboticstomorrow.com\/story\/2021\/05\/retrofitting-older-machines-provides-valuable-iiot-update\/16870\/\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.roboticstomorrow.com\/story\/2021\/05\/retrofitting-older-machines-provides-valuable-iiot-update\/16870\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft IoT Signals Oct 2021\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/mediahandler\/files\/resourcefiles\/iot-signals\/IoT%20Signals_Edition%202_English.pdf\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/mediahandler\/files\/resourcefiles\/iot-signals\/IoT%20Signals_Edition%202_English.pdf\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"IIoT Implementation: Challenges and Opportunities"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOf all the various applications of the Internet of Things (IoT), the transformative potential for IIoT is particularly compelling. A 2021 report by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/industrial-internet-of-things-iiot-market#:~:text=The%20global%20IIoT%20market%20size,USD%20263.52%20billion%20in%202021.\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGrant View Research\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;valued the IIoT market at 216 billion dollars in 2020 with a projected compound growth rate of 26.8% from 2021 to 2028. However, implementation of IIoT is not a straight shot path, and there exist are several barriers to consider. For example,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/CiscoBusinessInsights\/journey-to-iot-value-76163389\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Enearly 74% of organizations\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;surveyed by Cisco in 2017 reported failure of IIoT implementation; a more recent report in 2021 by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/mediahandler\/files\/resourcefiles\/iot-signals\/IoT%20Signals_Edition%202_English.pdf\u0022 rel=\u0022nofollow noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMicrosoft\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;revealed that around 35% of IoT in business applications fail in proof of concept stage. Several critical factors impact IIoT implementation, these include: cybersecurity concerns, connectivity\/interoperability, and unanticipated implementation costs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"CDAIT Blog Post"}],"uid":"35091","created_gmt":"2021-10-28 20:41:17","changed_gmt":"2021-10-28 21:08:41","author":"msoffel3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-10-14T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-10-14T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"651193","name":"Blog - Center for the Development and Application of Internet of Things Technologies (CDAIT) "}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["info@cacp.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}