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.

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Benefits of CloudRail

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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
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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
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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, …)
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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.)
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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

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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