Key Takeaways
- Siemens partners with HighByte to expand its Industrial Edge ecosystem
- HighByte Intelligence Hub is now available on the Siemens Industrial Edge Marketplace
- The software enables integrated access to OT and IT data for industrial data use cases
- The combined system supports data contextualization and pipelining
- The partnership empowers customers to build AI models, agents, and applications at scale
Introduction to the Partnership
Siemens has announced a partnership with HighByte, an industrial software company, to expand its Industrial Edge ecosystem. This collaboration aims to help customers connect, contextualize, and transform data from operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems for industrial data use cases.
Integrated Access to OT and IT Data
The HighByte Intelligence Hub, an industrial DataOps software platform, is now available on the Siemens Industrial Edge Marketplace. This platform enables data modeling, orchestration, and governance, and can be used with Siemens' Intelligence Center X to prepare industrial data sets for AI models, agents, and applications. The software runs natively on Industrial Edge, which manages application deployment and configuration, and integrates with the Industrial Edge Connectivity Suite to connect with OT data sources such as PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial protocols.
Comparison of Industrial Edge and HighByte Intelligence Hub
| Feature | Industrial Edge | HighByte Intelligence Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Data Sources | OT data sources (PLCs, SCADA systems, industrial protocols) | OT and IT data sources (manufacturing execution systems, ERP systems) |
| Data Processing | Data contextualization and pipelining | Data transformation, governance, and orchestration |
| Integration | Integrates with Industrial Edge Connectivity Suite | Integrates with Industrial Edge and IT systems |
Use Cases and Benefits
The combined system supports data contextualization and pipelining, enabling customers to build AI models, agents, and applications at scale. The HighByte Intelligence Hub can apply transformation rules to data from multiple OT and IT sources, add business context, and convert operational data into structured data sets for use by IT services. For example, in glass production, the software can be used to optimize production processes, predict maintenance needs, and improve product quality.
Bottom Line
The partnership between Siemens and HighByte expands the capabilities of the Industrial Edge ecosystem, enabling customers to seamlessly connect, contextualize, and consume industrial data. With the HighByte Intelligence Hub, customers can unlock the full potential of their industrial data, driving innovation, efficiency, and profitability in their operations. By providing integrated access to OT and IT data, the combined system supports the development of AI models, agents, and applications, empowering customers to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industrial landscape.