Product Overview of IoTium
IoTium is a cutting-edge solution designed to address the complex challenges of connecting and managing industrial and building automation systems within the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and smart building ecosystems. Here’s a detailed look at what IoTium does and its key features:
What IoTium Does
IoTium provides a secure, managed, software-defined network infrastructure that enables the seamless and secure connection of legacy and greenfield mission-critical on-site machinery, automation, and control systems to cloud-based applications. This solution is tailored to help industrial enterprises and building owners accelerate their digital transformation initiatives by simplifying the connectivity and management of their industrial assets.
Key Features and Functionality
Secure Connectivity
IoTium’s platform ensures secure end-to-end connectivity between legacy industrial assets and cloud-based applications. It employs a book-ended architecture with separate inode components at both the data source and data sink, creating a secure tunnel using state-of-the-art software-defined networking technologies. This configuration isolates data completely and ensures that legacy assets are never visible from the internet, reducing the risk of backdoor threats.
Zero-Touch Provisioning
The solution offers zero-touch provisioning, which eliminates the complexity and cost associated with manual setup. IT departments do not need to configure firewalls, port policies, or usernames and passwords, making large-scale deployments significantly easier and more cost-effective.
Multi-Cloud and Multi-Protocol Support
IoTium’s infrastructure supports the connection of any asset using any protocol (such as BACnet, Modbus, IEC 61850, and OPC) to any application residing in any cloud or data center. This flexibility ensures that all industrial assets can be instantly and securely connected, regardless of the underlying infrastructure or operator.
Edge-Cloud Infrastructure
The platform includes an Edge-Cloud infrastructure that allows for the deployment and management of applications at the edge. This is achieved through remotely-managed Kubernetes, enabling one-click deployment and management of containerized applications across thousands of industrial assets. The infrastructure includes built-in security for runtime assessment and app isolation, ensuring robust security and ease of management.
OT-Net and OT-Access
IoTium’s OT-Net solution simplifies connectivity management by securely and seamlessly connecting all mission-critical industrial control and automation systems. OT-Access provides a remote access management infrastructure that allows for secure, scalable, and agent-less third-party remote access to industrial assets. This is managed through a single pane of glass, enabling centralized provisioning, authentication, management, and auditing of secure remote access.
Centralized Management and Monitoring
The platform offers a centralized management system that provides a single pane of glass for provisioning, authenticating, managing, and auditing all connected assets. This includes real-time visibility and the ability to update and upgrade the entire network infrastructure without the need for on-site visits, significantly reducing operational costs.
Future-Proofing
IoTium’s solution is designed to future-proof industrial and building automation systems. It allows for the continuous updating and maintenance of connected assets, ensuring they remain secure and functional over their entire lifecycle. This is particularly critical for legacy assets that may remain in operation for decades.
Integration and Deployment
Following its acquisition by View, Inc., IoTium’s solutions are now integrated into View’s smart building platform, enabling building owners to achieve enterprise-grade security, reduce operating costs, and gain real-time visibility into their entire real estate portfolios. The solution is easy to deploy, even in existing buildings with legacy networks, and has been successfully implemented in over 800 buildings at several Fortune 500 clients.
In summary, IoTium offers a comprehensive and secure solution for connecting, managing, and future-proofing industrial and building automation systems, making it an indispensable tool for enterprises undergoing digital transformation.