Available at the ThingWorx marketplace, the extension enables users to access data which is either stored in the Netbiter Argos cloud, or alternatively comes directly from field applications. In both cases, the data is forwarded from the field by industrial Netbiter gateways.
While the solution supports integration of existing Netbiter applications into the ThingWorx platform, it is primarily targeting device and machine OEMs looking for a way to get data from the field to perform analytics for purposes such as predictive maintenance. For these ThingWorx users, the Netbiter gateways act as edge gateways for connectivity to their applications in the field.
ThingWorx, the foundation of PTC's IIoT portfolio, allows customers to leverage ThingWatcher, ThingPredictor and ThingOptimizer to add deep analytics to their platform without a large R&D budget. The solution allows integration with cutting edge technology companies like glassbeam and splunk. Most importantly IoT solution providers like Bosch and Devicify can easily create mashups with Netbiter to meet their customer's needs.
"Thanks to the new ThingWorx extension for Netbiter, users will get the best of both worlds, since the solution combines HMS's experience in industrial communication and remote management with the leading ThingWorx IoT software platform. The solution ensures continuous and secure access to field data from the ThingWorx platform," says Henrik Arleving, Product Line Manager at HMS.