Everyone is chasing generative AI and autonomous agents, but the industrial AI that already delivers, predictive maintenance and computer vision, never left the factory floor. A field reality check on hype versus what actually works, and why the best engineering starts with the problem, not the technology.
Aduriz Distribución, a leading electric power distribution company, identified a clear need to modernize its infrastructure. Partnering with Barbara, the company deployed Edge Computing in two low-voltage substations using Barbara’s Industrial Edge Platform. This initiative marks a major step toward substation virtualization, enabling Aduriz to enhance system performance and deploy real-time intelligence models that drive smarter, more efficient grid management.
According to Gartner, 13% of organizations implementing IoT projects are already leveraging digital twins, while another 62% are actively planning or developing them. Yet, industries like energy, water infrastructure, and process manufacturing face significant hurdles in adopting these powerful solutions. This article delves into potential strategies to overcome these challenges.
When I first joined Barbara as People Manager, I was eager to see how the company's values would play out in our daily operations. It’s one thing to talk about culture, but experiencing it firsthand is quite another. This is my experience
"Our participation in UAO represents another significant step in our commitment to delivering open and flexible solutions based on industry standards, enabling industrial organizations to innovate more rapidly and with reduced risk." - David Purón, CEO at Barbara.
The 181 zettabytes of data generated annually by over 13 billion devices exceeds global internet bandwidth, posing challenges for cloud computing due to high costs, latency, and security concerns. Edge computing processes data locally, offering efficient, secure analysis without constant connectivity. Barbara’s Industrial Edge Management and Orchestration Platform simplifies managing this infrastructure by providing cloud-like capabilities on-premises and bridging the IT-OT gap.
AI EdgeLabs, a next-generation edge cybersecurity solution provider, and Barbara today announced the partnership to guarantee a more secure environment for the clients utilizing Barbara Edge Orchestration platform.
By implementing real-time optimized Machine Learning algorithms at each of its desalination plants, ACCIONA a global infrastructure operator, managed to minimize the use of reactive chemicals, eliminate associated regulatory penalties, and leverage an edge infrastructure to implement new predictive applications for water quality control. In this article, we explore the intricacies of the project.
Many companies find themselves underprepared for the complexities involved in expanding their projects within the Edge. Proof of concepts (POCs) typically focus on one or a few locations, but if successful, they must scale to hundreds or even thousands of locations. This article highlights key considerations for technology leaders navigating the Edge AI landscape.
Despite the vast amount of data collected by the industry in recent years, less than 25% is ever processed. This is often due to enterprises lacking the necessary infrastructure to effectively utilize their data. In this article, we will explore the digital journey of a Power Grid operator, from its initial stages till deploying machine learning at the edge.
