By As enterprises continue their journey toward digital transformation, Nokia is making bold strides to meet their evolving needs. The company has introduced six innovative applications on its MX Industrial Edge (MXIE) platform, designed to accelerate industrial digitalisation with a strong focus on automation, security, and sustainability.
Stephan Litjens, who leads Enterprise Campus Edge at Nokia, emphasized the importance of intelligent and secure infrastructure. According to him, today’s businesses need scalable solutions to not only cope with transformation but also to unlock tangible benefits. The recent expansion of MXIE’s capabilities marks a significant push toward an open, interconnected industrial edge ecosystem.
Industries such as mining, shipping, and manufacturing, which rely heavily on physical assets, often struggle with turning real-time operational technology (OT) data into actionable insights. The new suite of MXIE applications targets exactly that gap—bridging technology with real-world utility.
Here’s a breakdown of what these new applications bring to the table:
- Industrial Data Integration: Prosys OPC UA Forge acts as a unified gateway for OT data. Especially useful in existing industrial setups, it organises information using OPC UA models to enhance compatibility across various systems, paving the way for more streamlined data usage.
- Automation at the Core: Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX OS has now been integrated into MXIE, delivering a cohesive framework for machine connectivity, real-time automation, and secure communication. Paired with ctrlX CORE, it empowers precise control of industrial equipment, boosting productivity and consistency.
- AI for Quality Assurance: SwitchON’s DeepInspect introduces AI-driven inspection capabilities that drastically cut down on errors and quality assurance costs. Manufacturers can maintain tighter quality control and reduce production waste through automated and accurate evaluations.
- Intelligent Video Monitoring: Ipsotek’s VISuite enhances safety and operational visibility using AI-enhanced object tracking. It’s particularly useful in detecting risky situations, thereby improving worker safety and operational efficiency simultaneously.
- Heat Risk Management: SmartCone’s HeatGuardian keeps tabs on workers’ heat exposure in real-time. This tool is essential for maintaining safe conditions in harsh environments, ensuring both compliance and well-being.
- Cybersecurity for Industrial Systems: The Nozomi Networks Platform adds a layer of cyber protection tailored for industrial environments. Its real-time monitoring and AI-driven threat detection help companies stay ahead of security risks and maintain system integrity.
By integrating these diverse capabilities into the MXIE platform, Nokia is empowering enterprises to optimise their processes, protect their assets, and adapt to fast-evolving industrial demands. This move represents more than just a technological upgrade—it’s a strategic step towards building resilient, intelligent, and future-ready industries.