IIoT solutions comparison table
Required infrastructure
No
No
Yes
Ease of implementation (expected time before you can start using it)
N/A
Days
Months
Machine connectivity and automatic data collection
No
Yes
Yes, custom*
Wireless data transfer
No
Yes
No, wired transfer
Cloud data hosting
No
Yes
No, local servers on premises
Data safety and integrity
No
Yes
Yes
Data Analytics
Yes, custom**
Yes
Yes, custom**
Intuitive interface to visualize data
No
Yes
Yes
Real-time key performance indicators
No
Yes
Yes
Quick downtime and productivity reports
Yes, custom**
Yes
Yes, custom**
Factory TV viewing
No
Yes
No
Real-time alerts
No
Yes
Yes - custom
Implementation fees
$
$
$$$$$
Maintenance fees
$$$
-
$$
Subscription fees (SaaS)
-
$
-
Monthly updates and remote maintenance
No
Yes
No
Evergreen features
No
Yes
No
Status Quo will hurt your business.
Starting with a SaaS solution is less risky and the ROI is quicker.
Custom solutions are expensive, non-scaleble and overkill for monitoring.
* Custom - custom connectivity and software developement and maintenance are required for each machine ($ upfront and yearly)
** Custom analytics - development fees for each custom report or specific analysis ($)
