Managed OT to cloud connectivity
CloudRail, one of Belden’s connected brands, enables operational efficiency by connecting industrial assets to cloud platforms in hours instead of weeks or months. Its cloud-based device management solution helps customers securely bridge OT and IT communications. Together, Belden connected brands deliver complete connection solutions that unlock untold possibilities for businesses and the world.
Benefits of CloudRail
1. Enables faster IIoT projects at lower cost
2. Allows future-proof data acquisition
3. Works with a strong distribution and partner network
4. Avoids IT and OT provider lock-in
5. Provides secure edge-to-edge cloud communication
Enables faster IIoT projects at lower cost
• Automated Plug&Play device provisioning connects industrial assets to any cloud in hours instead of weeks• Centralized & cloud-based management lowers maintenance costs
• Hardware installation by customers’ staff, no on-site configuration required
Allows future-proof data acquisition
• One standardized solution for brown- and greenfield data acquisition• Scalable solution from the first PoC to the roll-out of an IIoT-ecosystem with up to millions of installations
Works with a strong distribution and partner network
• Belden channel partners ensure global availability and on-site support for the CloudRail solution• Strong partnerships with AWS and Microsoft
• Global system integrator network for IIoT projects (e.g. Deloitte, Capgemini, Atos, …)
Avoids IT and OT provider lock-in
• Independent from use-case, software application, and platform (no information silo)• Flexible usage of all leading cloud-providers or on-premise systems (AWS, Azure, Alibaba, IBM, Google, SAP, Aveva, MQTT, WebHook)
• Compatibility with all main OT equipment vendors (Belden, SICK, Pepperl+Fuchs, Turck, Balluff, Endress+Hauser, IFM etc.)
Provides secure edge-to-edge cloud communication
• Fulfilment of IT security- and compliance requirements of enterprise customers from industries such as FMCG, Pharma, Defence and Industrial Equipment• Automatic remote updates and security patches
Benefits of CloudRail
1. Enables faster IIoT projects at lower cost
Enables faster IIoT projects at lower cost
• Automated Plug&Play device provisioning connects industrial assets to any cloud in hours instead of weeks• Centralized & cloud-based management lowers maintenance costs
• Hardware installation by customers’ staff, no on-site configuration required
2. Allows future-proof data acquisition
Allows future-proof data acquisition
• One standardized solution for brown- and greenfield data acquisition• Scalable solution from the first PoC to the roll-out of an IIoT-ecosystem with up to millions of installations
3. Works with a strong distribution and partner network
Works with a strong distribution and partner network
• Belden channel partners ensure global availability and on-site support for the CloudRail solution• Strong partnerships with AWS and Microsoft
• Global system integrator network for IIoT projects (e.g. Deloitte, Capgemini, Atos, …)
4. Avoids IT and OT provider lock-in
Avoids IT and OT provider lock-in
• Independent from use-case, software application, and platform (no information silo)• Flexible usage of all leading cloud-providers or on-premise systems (AWS, Azure, Alibaba, IBM, Google, SAP, Aveva, MQTT, WebHook)
• Compatibility with all main OT equipment vendors (Belden, SICK, Pepperl+Fuchs, Turck, Balluff, Endress+Hauser, IFM etc.)
5. Provides secure edge-to-edge cloud communication
Provides secure edge-to-edge cloud communication
• Fulfilment of IT security- and compliance requirements of enterprise customers from industries such as FMCG, Pharma, Defence and Industrial Equipment• Automatic remote updates and security patches
CloudRail products
CloudRail.OS
CloudRail.OS is the pure software version of the CloudRail.Box Max. It brings the CloudRail experience on any edge gateway or in your data center.
Learn more about CloudRail.OS
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Smart factory: start small, iterate fast, scale with design thinking
Discover the key to smart factory success—it's not just about technology, but how you approach it.
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Replacing Amazon Monitron
Knowing that Amazon Monitron will not be available to new customers, plants need to find an alternative. Belden’s CloudRail can help improve plant performance.
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AWS IoT blog
How KAMAX connected their industrial machines to AWS in hours instead of weeks
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AWS IoT blog
Deploy a predictive maintenance solution for airport baggage handling systems with Amazon Lookout for Equipment
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Capgemini Benchmark
Save 80% onboarding time with CloudRail (German)
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OEE guide with AWS
Industrial Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) guide with AWS IoT SiteWise
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AWS
Real-Time Inventory and Asset Data
How the AWS Executive Briefing Center Gets Real-Time Inventory and Asset Data with CloudRail and AWS IoT
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Produktion Blog
Produktion Magazine article
Condition monitoring of a cobot by Capgemini (German)
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Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace & Defense Supplier Utilizes CloudRail for Secure OT-to-AWS Connectivity
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Equipment Manufacturer
Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Accelerates Multi Site IIoT Roll-Out with CloudRail
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Pharmaceutical
Pharmaceutical manufacturer saves 1.5 million euro monthly per production facility
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Industrial
How KAMAX Connected Their Industrial Machines to AWS in Hours Instead of Weeks
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CloudRail demo
Easy IO-Link Data Transfer with the CloudRail.Box Max
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CloudRail demo
Easy OPC UA Data Transfer with the CloudRail.Box Max
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Modbus demo
Connect an energy meter to AWS IoT SiteWise via Modbus RTU
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Powering Edge Intelligence
Deploying AWS Greengrass with CloudRail.Box Max
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Microsoft IoT Show
Bring Industrial data into your Azure IoT solution with CloudRail
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