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Technical Architecture

Built for industrial scale

A modern, cloud-native architecture designed for the unique requirements of industrial environments. Edge processing, hybrid deployment, air-gap support, and enterprise scalability.

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Platform Architecture

A layered architecture that separates concerns while enabling seamless integration.

Cloud Control Plane

Twin Engine
Agent Orchestrator
Analytics Engine
Governance
Event Bus / API

Platform Core

Unified Data Plane
Historian
Workflow Engine
Rules Engine
API Gateway
Secure Channel

Edge Runtime

Edge Gateway
Protocol Adapters
Local Buffer
Edge Compute
Industrial Protocols

OT/IT Systems

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Architecture Layers

Each layer is designed for specific responsibilities while integrating seamlessly with others.

Edge Runtime

Lightweight runtime that runs at the edge, close to your OT systems.

Protocol Adapters
200+ adapters for industrial protocols including OPC-UA, Modbus, MQTT, BACnet, and more.
Local Buffering
Store-and-forward capability ensures no data loss during connectivity outages.
Edge Compute
Process data locally for low-latency control and reduced bandwidth.
Secure Onboarding
Certificate-based device trust and zero-trust security model.

Site Connectivity Layer

Aggregate and normalize data from multiple edge gateways at site level.

Data Aggregation
Combine data from multiple gateways into unified site view.
Protocol Translation
Convert between industrial and IT protocols.
Site-Level Analytics
Run analytics locally without cloud dependency.
Resilient Connection
Maintain operations during cloud disconnection.

Cloud Control Plane

Centralized management, analytics, and AI capabilities.

Global Fleet Management
Manage all sites and assets from a single pane of glass.
Advanced Analytics
Run ML models and complex analytics at scale.
Multi-Tenant Architecture
Isolated environments for different business units.
High Availability
Redundant deployment across multiple regions.

Twin & Historian Layer

Digital twin graph and time-series storage for operational context.

Graph Database
Model complex asset relationships and hierarchies.
Time-Series Storage
Purpose-built storage for industrial telemetry at scale.
State Synchronization
Real-time sync between physical and digital twins.
Historical Queries
SQL and time-series query interfaces for analysis.

Rules & Workflow Engine

Business logic, alarms, and automated workflows.

Visual Rule Builder
Create complex rules without coding.
Alarm Management
Intelligent alarm correlation and suppression.
Workflow Orchestration
Multi-step automated workflows across systems.
Human-in-the-Loop
Approval workflows for sensitive actions.

Agent Orchestration Layer

Deploy and govern AI agents for operational tasks.

Agent Framework
Build agents with access to operational context.
Policy Engine
Define what agents can and cannot do.
Action Approval
Required approvals for high-impact actions.
Traceability
Complete audit trail of all agent activities.

API & Integration Layer

Connect to enterprise systems and external applications.

REST APIs
Comprehensive APIs for all platform capabilities.
Webhooks
Event-driven integration with external systems.
Pre-Built Connectors
SAP, Oracle, ServiceNow, Power BI, and more.
Custom Integration
SDK and tools for building custom integrations.

Observability & Governance

Monitor, audit, and govern all platform activities.

Platform Monitoring
Real-time health and performance metrics.
Audit Logging
Immutable logs for all system activities.
RBAC
Fine-grained role-based access control.
Compliance Reporting
Automated reports for regulatory requirements.

Deployment Patterns

Flexible deployment options to match your infrastructure and compliance requirements.

Cloud

Fully managed SaaS deployment

  • Zero infrastructure management
  • Automatic updates and patches
  • Global availability and redundancy
  • Pay-as-you-go pricing

Best for: Organizations seeking fastest time to value with minimal IT overhead.

On-Premises

Deploy within your data center

  • Full control over infrastructure
  • Data never leaves your network
  • Integration with existing systems
  • Meet data residency requirements

Best for: Organizations with strict data sovereignty or security requirements.

Hybrid

Edge processing with cloud analytics

  • Local real-time processing
  • Cloud-based advanced analytics
  • Resilience during disconnection
  • Optimal bandwidth usage

Best for: Industrial environments with unreliable connectivity or latency requirements.

Air-Gapped

Isolated network deployment

  • No internet connectivity required
  • Manual update process
  • Secure data transfer options
  • Compliance with restricted environments

Best for: Critical infrastructure and high-security environments.

Multi-Region

Global deployment across regions

  • Data residency per region
  • Low latency global access
  • Regional failover capability
  • Centralized management

Best for: Global organizations with regional compliance requirements.

Multi-Tenant

Isolated environments for business units

  • Complete data isolation
  • Independent configurations
  • Shared infrastructure efficiency
  • Centralized administration

Best for: Organizations with multiple business units or customer deployments.

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