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Industrial Networking: From Modbus to OPC UA in the Age of IIoT

Industrial networking has transformed from serial protocols like Modbus and PROFIBUS to Ethernet-based and IIoT-ready systems such as OPC UA and MQTT. As industries move toward connected, data-driven operations, interoperability, security, and scalability have become essential. Understanding how these protocols evolved reveals how modern networks enable seamless communication between devices, systems, and the cloud.

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From Prototype to Scale: Connectivity Considerations at Every Stage

Scaling an IoT product isn’t just about producing more devices—it’s about designing connectivity that performs reliably as systems grow. From flexible prototyping to field validation and large-scale optimization, every design choice impacts performance, cost, and security. Building with scalability in mind ensures your network can handle volume, variability, and long-term reliability.

The Building Blocks of Connected Systems - sensors, gateway, protocol, cloud platform

The Building Blocks of Connected Systems

Connected systems don’t just happen—they’re built from four essential components: sensors, gateways, protocols, and cloud platforms. Each plays a critical role, from capturing data and filtering it locally to enabling device communication and transforming raw information into actionable insights. When these building blocks are integrated seamlessly, businesses unlock greater efficiency, scalability, and entirely new connected experiences.

Edge vs. Cloud: Where Should Your IoT Data Live?

Edge vs. Cloud: Where Should Your IoT Data Live?

Choosing between edge and cloud is one of the most critical decisions in IoT system design. Edge computing delivers ultra-low latency, bandwidth savings, and local reliability, while cloud solutions provide scalability, advanced analytics, and centralized management. In most cases, the right answer is a hybrid approach that balances immediate responsiveness at the edge with the long-term intelligence and scalability of the cloud.

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Collaboration in IoT: Moving Beyond Convergence of IT and OT

IoT success is no longer just about IT/OT convergence. It’s about collaboration. Cross-functional teamwork between IT, engineers, operations, and vendors has become the critical driver of secure, scalable, and business-aligned IoT ecosystems. At Grid Connect, we help organizations move beyond integration to build collaborative frameworks that deliver long-term value.

Matter in IoT Design: Why It Matters for the Future of Connectivity

Matter in IoT Design: Why It Matters for the Future of Connectivity

Matter is transforming IoT design by unifying connectivity standards to ensure seamless interoperability, stronger built-in security, and faster development cycles. Backed by major industry players, it future-proofs devices for long-term compatibility across ecosystems. Grid Connect helps manufacturers leverage Matter to build scalable, secure, and reliable IoT and IIoT solutions ready for the connected future.

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