IIoTn
IIoTn stands for Industrial Internet of Things network, a term used to describe a network-centric approach to deploying IIoT across manufacturing, energy, and logistics. It emphasizes reliable connectivity, data integration across field devices and enterprise systems, and real-time analytics.
Core components include field devices (sensors, actuators), edge gateways, deterministic networks, data platforms and cloud services.
Security and governance are foundational: device identity and attestation, encrypted communications, access control, and adherence to
Key applications include predictive maintenance, remote monitoring, process optimization, energy management, and supply chain visibility; digital
Challenges include interoperability fragmentation among vendors, cybersecurity risk surface, data ownership and governance, regulatory compliance, and
History and status: The term IIoTn is used in some circles to describe this evolved network-centric view;