The evolution of electronic cable is similar to the evolution of technology in general – everything is simply getting smaller. It’s happening in almost every industry. It’s happening all around us. Industrial manufacturing is no different. In the manufacturing setting it’s called miniaturization. Customers are demanding the benefits of smaller machines and smaller devices and machine builders are listening.

It’s become quite clear that the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is the future of industry. By now we’ve well and truly covered the point that IIoT is, in fact, not hype. For end users and OEMs, the IIoT, cloud and big data analytics are creating very real business opportunities.

While they don’t look like traditional industrial settings, outdoor sporting venues face similar harsh, environmental conditions to utility and manufacturing sites. The similarities don’t end there. The communication in these stadiums is also considered mission-critical – ensuring patrons not only have an enjoyable experience during the game, but that they enter the arena in a systematic, timely and safe manner.

As more factory machines are connected through the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), companies could soon run into a major problem. You’ve probably felt this shift: the promise of improved productivity from these connected machines producing more data requires additional power and space on your factory floor.

Wireless technology is a part of daily life. Odds are, you’re reading this very blog post on a smartphone, laptop or tablet connected to Wi-Fi, right? Before that, you likely checked your email, favorite news sites or other sources of information without giving a second thought. It’s true, the days of landlines and DSL have largely disappeared from our daily lives.