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AWS re:Invent 2023 - Accelerate shop floor digitization with edge-to-cloud data integration (IOT215)

Summary

The session focused on three main topics: building a data foundation, scaling that foundation, and customer use cases.
Industrial environments generate vast amounts of data, but over 90% is inaccessible due to being locked in silos or outdated equipment.
Unlocking this data has the potential to increase productivity by up to 50% and reduce the cost of quality by up to 70%.
The digital transformation journey in manufacturing is ongoing, with many companies still in the connected manufacturing phase.
AWS IoT SiteWise is a key tool for building a data foundation, allowing data collection, contextualization, and actionable insights.
Customer use cases highlighted include Toyota, Marmon, Yara, and Hillcorp, showcasing benefits such as increased productivity and cost savings.
Siemens partnered with AWS to provide a scalable IoT solution that integrates edge and cloud data, aiming to overcome common scaling challenges in manufacturing.
The joint offering from AWS and Siemens includes AWS IoT SiteWise Edge on Siemens Industrial Edge Marketplace, aiming to simplify user experience and scale digital transformation efforts.

The industrial IoT landscape is ripe for transformation, with a significant amount of untapped data that can be leveraged for operational improvements.
AWS IoT SiteWise plays a crucial role in breaking down data silos and providing a structured approach to data management, which is essential for scaling digital transformation efforts.
The collaboration between AWS and Siemens represents a significant step towards integrating OT (Operational Technology) and IT (Information Technology) environments, which is a common challenge in scaling IoT solutions.
The concept of "software-defined automation" is gaining traction, indicating a shift towards more flexible and adaptable manufacturing processes.
The use of off-the-shelf applications and low-code/no-code platforms like Mendix on AWS and Siemens Industrial Edge can accelerate the development and deployment of IoT solutions.
The Siemens Industrial Edge Management system, which can be provided as a service on AWS, facilitates the mass rollout and management of IoT applications across factory networks.
The partnership between AWS and Siemens is designed to enable manufacturers to achieve a higher level of digital maturity by providing a seamless edge-to-cloud experience and making it easier to scale IoT solutions across multiple facilities.