With rootless containers, companies benefit from a more secure and efficient way to deploy applications. They run without the need for root privileges, distinguishing them from traditional container setups that require elevated privileges. Cybus Connectware supports rootless containers as part of our mission to provide a secure, flexible and efficient Factory Data Hub.
Let’s explore the advantages of using this unique security feature with Cybus Connectware.
Rootless containers are built around the principle of least privilege, ensuring that access rights are restricted to what is strictly necessary for specific operations. This principle aligns perfectly with Cybus Connectware’s approach to secure data management, guaranteeing that each containerized application functions within a secure and constrained environment.
Security is a critical concern in factory environments where protecting sensitive data and operations is paramount. Rootless containers bring an additional layer of security by reducing the risks associated with granting containers root access on host systems.
With its support for rootless containers, Cybus Connectware enhances security posture to ensure that if a container were to be compromised, the potential for damage would be substantially limited. This is crucial in environments where the integrity of both data and operational processes must be upheld.
Security audits often focus on compliance with industry standards and regulations, which increasingly emphasize the need for secure deployment practices. Rootless containers can help organizations meet these requirements by demonstrating a commitment to minimizing privilege escalation risks. This can be particularly relevant for manufacturing industries that are subject to stringent regulatory requirements. By proactively addressing the advantages of rootless containers, organizations can demonstrate a proactive approach to security and compliance.
OpenShift, Red Hat’s Kubernetes platform, emphasizes security and operational efficiency, encouraging the use of rootless containers as a best practice. Although not strictly required, rootless containers are highly recommended within OpenShift for several reasons:
🎙 Episode 11
Highlights
“We invested in elasticity and horizontal scale: For example, Kubernetes clusters scale our software up and down to let it handle critically high data loads with millions of messages.”
Jasmin Skenderi, CTO
Register now
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Key takeaways:
👥 Highly relevant for: Energy Managers, Production Managers, Purchasing, C-Level, Enterprise Architects, Factory Operators and Directors of Data
As an Enterprise Account Executive at Cybus, I constantly learn about the challenges that large manufacturers face with their energy management initiatives. Whether it is the incompatibility of legacy systems or the urge to comply with ESG guidelines.
In this webinar, I will share my experiences and provide valuable tips and insights on how manufacturers can quickly implement ESG-compliant energy monitoring, reduce energy consumption and easily scale across their factories globally. Bring all your questions and comments to the Q&A section at the end, I look forward to answering them.
INDUSTRIAL IOT USE CASES
Important: The upgrade to Connectware 1.5.0 requires manual upgrade steps. Use the upgrade guides linked below.
With Connectware release 1.5.0, the latest upgrade our Factory Data Hub, we are introducing rootless containers for added security and compliance. By eliminating root access in containers, the host system is not compromised in the event of a container breach. We’ve also enhanced the broker feature set with its update to version 1.0.14.
For the upgrade, use the following guides:
The upgrade is available now. See the changelog for a list of what has changed in Connectware release 1.5.0 and all previous Connectware versions.
Be resilient with Connectware 1.5.0.
We greatly value your feedback, as it helps us enhance Connectware for your benefit. If you have encountered any bugs, please use the button below to report them.
CASE STUDY HIGHLIGHTS
Metal processing
220
1
Challenges
Solution
✔ Thermostats made smart via MQTT connection to already existing Connectware
✔ Employee presence-based heating control
✔ Automate the manual heating control
Architecture
AT HANNOVER MESSE 2024 you will experience technological innovations under the theme of Energizing a sustainable industry.
Here is why a visit to our booth is an absolute must:
Wed., 24.04. | 2:20 P.M.
Energy 4.0 Academy
Hall 12, Booth D35
Tue., 23.04. | 06:00 P. M.
End the evening with an iced gin & tonic. From 06:00 p. m. we welcome you to a cosy networking event with drinks and good company.
DAILY | 10:00 A.M. – 05:00 P. M.
Solve the challenging steps towards Energy Management and ESG-compliance. Connectware enables you to centralize and converge real-time energy data throughout all your factories. Track how much energy each factory, machine, component and production step consumes.
This year, Cybus presents multiple case studies of enterprise customers successfully establishing energy management initiatives. Ask us on how to save more than 7% of your annually energy consumption or how to get ready for ESG-regulations.
Connectware is the only enterprise-grade solution on the market which sets up an DevOps and CI/CD-ready architecture. This Hannover Messe, Cybus will present the technology and results behind Connectware. With customer examples, you can discover how e.g., a German automotive manufacturer saved up to € 1.7 million per update with CI/CD.
Don’t want do wait?
We look forward to seeing you at HANNOVER MESSE 2024. Schedule an appointment with us in advance.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Hall 15, booth B02 | Messegelände, 30521 Hannover
Since the Industrial Revolution, energy prices have fluctuated significantly. Initially dominated by coal in the 19th century and then oil in the early 20th century, energy markets mostly experienced stability due to abundant supplies. In the 1970s, the oil crisis brought about price volatility and a shift towards energy conservation and alternative sources. Deregulation in the 1980s and 1990s led to lower prices and technological advancements in energy efficiency and renewables emerged.
Recently, rising global demand and geopolitical tensions have driven energy costs to new record highs. Companies must leverage modern technology to stay profitable. This involves accurately assessing and enhancing energy efficiency at every production site, machine, and asset.
Different industries vary in their dependence on specific types of energy. However, they all face the common threat of high energy costs to their business viability. Effective energy management is essential in transitioning from traditional to smart factories.
The first step towards successful energy management is acquiring comprehensive data from the shop floor. Many companies are still grappling with this challenge, lacking the necessary data transparency to identify possible energy-saving opportunities. Companies with this level of data transparency are leading the competition. They are positioning themselves for more efficient operations and compliance with stringent regulations.
The following three examples from the food & beverage, metalworking and engineering industries demonstrate the impact of achieving data transparency and facilitating energy management.
A food & beverages company with 14 production sites and 2000 employees set a strategic goal of ISO 50001 compliance. This compliance required the implementation of a dedicated energy management system and the conduction of annual energy audits. To meet these requirements, the company retrofitted energy meters and sensors to integrate these devices into Factory Data Hub software Cybus Connectware. A Factory Data Hub establishes a data flow between all IT systems, creating data transparency and enabling the company-wide use of data.
This enabled them to conduct successful energy audits, secure substantial government subsidies and establish a standardized interface for diverse data sources across their operations. In addition to achieving comprehensive energy management, it laid a solid foundation for future use cases.
In an energy-intensive industry, a global tool maker wanted to gain more information about the correlation between the operating status of its machines and the resulting energy consumption. The company uses Cybus Connectware to standardize machine status across the organization, resulting in real-time data on energy consumption by machine and operating status. Demonstrating the benefits of data-driven energy management, this initiative achieved energy savings of 15% across multiple machines.
Connectware’s rule engine played a crucial role, as it enables preprocessing of the data on the edge, including collecting, processing and distributing. As a result, the load on higher-level systems was reduced and large-scale configurations were facilitated. The entire configuration, including machine mappings and data flow transformations, is managed via a Git repository. This allows for quick and efficient rollouts across multiple factories. To improve energy efficiency and visualize energy consumption, Cybus Connectware also provided real-time energy data on dashboards.
A metal processing company looked beyond the traditional confines of the factory shop floor to address the issue of excessive heating costs in its office building. High heating costs due to outdated building technology and the need for employees to manually control radiators presented a significant energy savings opportunity.
As a solution, the company implemented smart thermostats via an MQTT connection to the existing Connectware. Combined with employee presence data, an automated heating control was established. This allowed the company to realize long-term savings on heating costs with minimal implementation effort and no further software investment.
With data transparency across all factories, companies can achieve faster return on investment, regulatory compliance, energy management and innovation at an unprecedented speed.
Whether metal processing, automotive or toolmaking – leading manufacturers rely on the Factory Data Hub
🎙 Episode 41
In The Fourth Generation Podcast, hosted by Kudzai Manditereza of HiveMQ, Cybus CEO Peter Sorowka discusses the role of infrastructure as code (IaC) for manufacturing challenges and highlights how Cybus Connectware empowers customers to maintain data control.
Highlights
Klicken Sie auf den unteren Button, um den Inhalt von open.spotify.com zu laden.
INDUSTRIAL IOT USE CASES
For their industrial digitalization, companies seek solutions that meet their immediate needs and provide a scalable and secure foundation for future growth. Many approaches exist, from self-built to purchased use case-specific solutions. But what is it exactly that makes companies ultimately decide on Cybus Connectware as their Factory Data Hub?
Let’s explore the factors that led our customers to choose Cybus Connectware. Each case study highlights unique facets of Connectware’s capabilities and benefits.
A renowned European agricultural machinery and commercial vehicle manufacturer was looking for a Smart Factory partner. Their goal was to develop a new greenfield Smart Factory from scratch with an event-driven architecture. For this, they required a sophisticated Factory Data Hub, capable of protocol translation and event data handling. For the manufacturer, ensuring seamless data flow between IT and OT was essential.
Cybus Connectware’s ability to translate various protocols and manage event data on an MQTT broker was crucial. This capability demonstrates Cybus’ proficiency in integrating diverse factory systems and streamlining data communication. Such proficiency is essential for modern manufacturing environments and future digitalization challenges.
A German automotive manufacturer was looking for a solution to quickly roll out improvements and innovations in its production configuration. They decided to adopt the Industrial DevOps principles of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). The company implemented a technical-neutral data infrastructure in order to connect all manufacturing assets, from machines to IT systems: Cybus Connectware.
Due to the modular design of Connectware, the automotive manufacturer can roll out incremental adjustments to its production configuration. This allows them to optimize each module individually without affecting the entire production system. Now, configuration changes are deployed without halting production. Cybus’s reputation for providing a secure and scalable gateway between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) for CI/CD was a key factor for the customer.
A leading company in clamping and automation technology digitized its manufacturing processes with Connectware. In this process, they are supported by the Cybus Customer Success team. In collaboration with the customer, our Customer Success team enables companies to achieve their desired outcomes through Connectware fast and independently, fostering long-term customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Also, Cybus’ agile approach and scalable product resonated with the company’s need for starting with minimal effort while being able to grow and adapt over time. This adaptability is crucial for companies looking to expand their digital infrastructure incrementally and solve future digitalization challenges rapidly.
A global Food & Beverages company had a challenge: Exchanging technical process data between the factory and multiple IT systems. For this, they were looking for a reliable, independent and controllable data infrastructure.
They chose Cybus Connectware to establish a uniform standard for machine communication. Connectware is specifically designed to enable standardized retrieval of technical process data. With Connectware, access to industrial data is seamless and efficient, while machine operability is never compromised.
A significant advantage of using Cybus Connectware is its robust design. This minimizes potential points of failure in the data collection process, such as network and Internet issues. Its comprehensive approach makes Cybus Connectware the ideal solution for reliable machine communication integration in manufacturing environments.
The choice of Cybus Connectware by a leading wire and rod manufacturing firm was motivated by the necessity for a strong data infrastructure capable of flexibly managing industrial data. Cybus Connectware enables the processing of various data types from diverse shop floor environments, a typical scenario in complex industrial manufacturing setups. Its ability to integrate smoothly with current systems reduces interruptions, consequently facilitating an easier shift to sophisticated digital solutions.
Whether metal processing, automotive or toolmaking – leading manufacturers rely on the Factory Data Hub
CASE STUDY HIGHLIGHTS
Food & Beverages
2000
14
Challenges
Solution
✔ Energy meters and building management system provide energy data
✔ Connectware collects energy data and makes it available to other systems
✔ Uniform interface for heterogeneous source systems
Vendor-independent data infrastructure
Secure data access for third party systems
Through successful data audits
Architecture
Enjoy our Case Study also offline. You can download the full version for free and access it whenever you want.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
CASE STUDY HIGHLIGHTS
Machinery and tool maker
3500
8
“For us, this project was another step towards making production more efficient and also more intelligent. It was particularly important to us that we remain strategically and technologically independent.
It will be exciting when we connect even more solutions via this approach. We are already testing the first apps here with ADAMOS. It is all the more pleasing that a reference case has emerged from which others can also benefit.“
Production Manager
Clamping and automation technology manufacturer
9%
120
Energy data access in real-time
Challenges
Solution
✔ Measuring energy consumption through energy meters
✔ Data availability via Cybus Connectware
✔ Company-wide data visualization of energy consumption via dashboards
Architecture
Enjoy our Case Study also offline. You can download the full version for free and access it whenever you want.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
In our continued commitment to ensuring robust security, we’re introducing multi-factor authentication (MFA) with Connectware release 1.4.0 to enhance your protection. And while we were at it, we’ve also improved our Protocol Mapper.
Including the features and bug fixes of the previous Connectware 1.3.2 release, Connectware 1.4.0 now offers the following enhancements.
We have made the following fixes to improve the stability of Connectware:
The update is available now. See the documentation to learn how to install or update Connectware. See the changelog for a list of what has changed in Connectware 1.4.0 and all previous Connectware versions.
Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about all Connectware releases. Stay secure with Connectware 1.4.0.
Your Cybus team
We greatly value your feedback, as it helps us enhance Connectware for your benefit. If you have encountered any bugs, please use the button below to report them.