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Now Connecting to the Future 3
Connectivity. Automation. Productivity 4
Smarter. Faster. More Sustainable 5
Driving Factors for Industry 4.0 6
Better Data. Better Operations. Better Business 7
Expect Leadership. Enable Transformation 8
How Edge Intelligence Drives Industry 4.0 9
How 5G Speed is Driving Industry 4.0 Adoption 10
The “Why” Behind Why Your Network Is so Reliable 11
Configure. Deploy. Monitor and Manage 12
Advanced Features with Technology Integration 13
Network Options for Mission-Critical Industry 4.0 Applications 14
Reliable Connectivity. Regardless of Conditions 15
Choosing the Right Partner for Your Industry 4.0 Operation 16

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We are in a new era of industrialization fueled by digital transformation
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The goal of Industry 4.0 is to eliminate unpredictability and

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 Sustainability

Smarter. Faster. More Sustainable.

The industrial sector currently accounts for 30% of all domestic
30% greenhouse gas emissions*.
Most likely, your organization or local government has set urgent — or even daunting —
sustainability or decarbonization goals. The good news is that as you transition to Industry 4.0,
Top sources of industrial you gain a powerful tool for meeting sustainability targets via monitoring, measuring, processing
emissions include energy and sending data to create actionable insights.
to power facilities, heavy
equipment, HVAC and Virtually any process that can be automated is a candidate for clean (or green) technology. Green
lighting as well as fossil fuels technology has emerged as a critical adjunct to industrial innovation, enabling operations in this
used as raw material inputs sector to make smarter decisions that reduce their carbon footprint, save energy and water and
to manufactured products*. reduce the use of fossil fuels. These optimizations also drive value directly to the bottom line.

In the near future, Industry 4.0 will drive greater climate accountability and measurable action via
deployment of sensors, IIoT devices, remote connectivity and edge computing to support rapid
detection, reporting, data insights and remediation.

*https://www.energy.gov/eere/industrial-decarbonization
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Driving Factors for Industry 4.0.

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Let’s look at some of the challenges you may be facing as you consider an upgrade.
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Better Data. Better Operations. Better Business.

As more customers transition to Industry 4.0, we are seeing a trend toward several transformational use
cases across a variety of applications.

Digital Twins. In practice, a digital twin is a virtual model of a real industrial application (factory production line, city bus system, oil field, etc.)
based on real-time data collected using connected sensors. With advanced sensors delivering accurate data, you can replicate an industrial
operation or run a simulation to understand the state of a machine or system, monitor and drive industrial lines, reduce defects or problems,
respond to changes and improve operations.

Video-based AI. With HD and 4K video stream analytics, visual inspections can be automated, saving labor costs and eliminating human error
or fatigue. End-to-end, machine-based automation is fast and accurate, allowing you to collect actionable insights from production line data,
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 Digi and Industry 4.0

Here’s what you can expect when you partner with Digi:
Expect Leadership. Security. Increased connectivity must Sustainability. When the environment

Enable Transformation. be protected with increased security.

Digi solutions have built-in, best-in-class
is at stake, robust connectivity is
mission critical — supporting processes,

Connect with Confidence.

security. They undergo stringent end-to- automation and timely decision making
end security verification before launch and that reduce energy usage and optimize
are continually updated to protect against resources. We support the many IoT-based
new threats. initiatives that industrial applications are
building and deploying in their quest to
With complete infrastructure and service offerings, Reliability. Which part of your network reduce their carbon footprint.
Digi can help you realize the transformational has room for failure? None. Networks
driven by Digi software and connected with Protocol conversion. Legacy products
promises of Industry 4.0. Since 1985, we have been a Digi hardware are relentlessly reliable for can be integrated into your intelligent

pioneer in connectivity, trusted for tough industrial always-on connectivity. networks with protocol conversion.
We support an extensive list of routing
devices that are relentlessly reliable even in the Longevity. Digi solutions are robust, protocols found in industrial applications.
rugged and made to last — for lower
most demanding conditions. total cost of ownership. Our products are Tailored solutions. Software. Hardware.
known for outstanding durability in tough Professional services. Digi delivers the
industrial environments, from vast oil fields network connectivity solution you
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Precision monitoring and control: Edge computing enables vast amounts of data
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 Digi Industry 4.0 Solutions: Software-Defined Technology

The “Why” Behind Resilience

Why Your Network • In the event of an interruption to your primary network connection, Digi devices
automatically switch (failover) to a secondary connection

Is so Reliable. • Digi Remote Manager offers secure terminal access for out-of-band
management of offline devices
• Digi SureLink® provides always-on persistent connections and creates
Virtually indestructible on the outside. Leading edge redundant connectivity with dual SIMs
technology on the inside. Digi IX routers are software- • Carrier Smart Select automatically detects cellular carriers in the event of
defined solutions with industry-leading configuration, interruption and is compatible with 3G/4G/LTE/5G
security and management features that make
them easy to deploy, monitor, manage and update Security
— regardless of where you deploy and how many • The Digi Accelerated Linux operating system (DAL OS) has enhanced data
devices you manage. Sophisticated software paired security and integrity and is available across our product lines
with cloud-based systems and edge management • Digi Remote Manager gives you a single, secure, cloud-based platform for
capabilities deliver critical insights and remote access configuration, notifications, firmware updates and device management
to fully optimize and manage your deployment. • The Digi TrustFence® security framework is built in, providing multi-layer
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Industry 4.0 Applications
When security is paramount, and downtime can’t be tolerated, you
have options. Digi continually enhances the value, performance,
and security of our network devices with advanced capabilities.
Here are some featured options:

Private Networks: Private networks offer extensive benefits in environments

requiring high levels of security, privacy and reliability. Expanded use of
robotics and automation in manufacturing is driving the need for low-latency
connectivity between machines on the factory floor. Private networks enable
robots and IoT devices to connect seamlessly and facilitate better process
monitoring and predictive maintenance.

Emergency Networks: Digi cellular router solutions offer integration with

first responder networks, designed to meet the demands of applications where
reliability is essential — even in the event of full-scale public emergencies. For
example, Digi IX40, which is purpose-built for Industry 4.0 applications, includes
FirstNet Capable™ models supporting extended primary users, including
critical manufacturing facilities.
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Digi Industrial Cellular Routers Portfolio

Reliable Connectivity.
Regardless of Conditions.
Digi industrial routers provide rugged, reliable network connectivity and remote management tools
for heavy-duty applications such as precision agriculture, oil fields, industrial tanks, water treatment
and construction. The Digi IX family features a ruggedized enclosure and internal components built to
handle extreme temperatures, moisture and dust to provide secure connectivity and communications
over a cellular network.

Industrial routers are the communications backbone for all applications that run in outdoor
environments, including industrial applications like mining, oil and gas and agriculture, as well as
digital signage, street lighting, metering, wastewater management and transportation use cases.

Digi IX40 Cellular Router

5G edge computing industrial IoT router
solution, purpose-built for Industry 4.0.
Offers real-time processing at the edge for
manufacturing and precision automation use Digi IX10 Cellular Router Digi IX20 Cellular Router Digi IX30 Cellular Router
cases, including advanced robotics, asset Rugged, reliable, cost- Programmable IoT gateway Intelligent C1D2-certified 4G
monitoring and predictive maintenance. effective connectivity for connects Digi XBee-enabled router designed for critical
critical industrial applications. devices to remote applications infrastructure and harsh 15
over cellular and Ethernet. environments.
 Choosing the Right Partner for
Your Industry 4.0 Operation.

Connect with Confidence.

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Industry 4.0 is not only the future:
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to grow. We offer industry-leading hardware, software and professional
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