Holger Wußmann

Secure Data Service and NIS2 as Components of the Digital Service Portfolio – How Machine and Plant Manufacturers Can Digitalize

A practical example of this is the digitalization solution for VOLLMER, a specialist in grinding machines. To future-proof their machines, VOLLMER relies on Kontron’s IoT starter kit, which enables data processing and analysis via OPC UA and MQTT. The solution helps to finally evaluate machine data meaningfully and generate tangible added value – a must for any company that relies on smart machines. The two Kontron products, KontronOS and KontronGrid, play a central role in this. They not only provide the necessary infrastructure for condition monitoring, fleet management, and update management but also secure the machines against unauthorized access. This is particularly crucial in light of the EU-wide NIS2 Directive, which imposes new security requirements on supply chains in IoT. For machine builders, this means: With Kontron’s solutions, maintenance and updates can be controlled cost-effectively and securely from a distance. Instead of regular on-site maintenance and unused data potential, companies receive a comprehensive package that provides them with continuous uptime and long-term cost savings. The episode also gives exciting insights into how Kontron manages to solve complex challenges for the machine building industry through a flexible, scalable setup and thus ensures secure data processing and networking.