Exponential growth in industrial data will require high speed networks. Source: GE.comAs a founding member of the Industrial Internet Consortium, GE has vested interest in enabling accelerated data movement at increased volumes, giving a push to the development and advancement of standards. As a result, GE’s software scientists and developers readied an industry test bed to transfer data at 100 gigabits/sec (Gb/s) to support seamless machine-2-machine communications and data transfer across connected control systems, big infrastructure products and manufacturing plants.
The speeds achieved, 100 Gb, or 100,000 megabits/sec (MB/s), is the equivalent of downloading 6,000 movies simultaneously.
The speed of downloading data commands and instructions has been a barrier to remote, machine control. Based on Industrial Internet, GE is harnessing major advances in software, data analytics and, with this capability, networking to connect at the next level.
The use of high-speed networking lines is critical for GE to transform its 400 manufacturing facilities into brilliant factories. The 100 Gb capabilities also extend to the wireless edge, allowing more data and analytical results to be used by mobile users through advanced communication techniques. Cisco and Internet2 have also contributed expertise to the project.
“GE's new fiber link and continued test beds are crucial to advancing our efforts around the Internet of Things and to our ability to rapidly generate valuable customer insights through our industry solutions,” says Cisco’s Tony Shakib, VP, IoE Vertical Solutions Group.
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