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Avnet and Farnell announce IIoT webinar

Avnet and Farnell announce IIoT webinar

Farnell, in partnership with Avnet, has announced a forthcoming webinar titled ‘Start your IIoT Journey with Seamless Sensor to Cloud Integration’.

Scheduled for 24th July 2024, the session will take place at 4pm British Summer Time and 10am Central Daylight Time (US).

Participants will gain essential knowledge on connecting Infineon’s XENSIV Connected Sensor Kit (CSK) to the Avnet IoTConnect Cloud. This kit, which includes advanced air quality and environmental sensors, is designed for the rapid prototyping of innovative products, helping to reduce time to market.


“This webinar brings together the best of IoT hardware with the Infineon XENSIV Connected Sensor Kit available from Farnell and the IoTConnect Cloud from Avnet. It represents a complete IIoT ecosystem, showcasing the power of one integrated solution,” said Cliff Ortmeyer, Global Head of Solutions at Farnell. “We offer a comprehensive range of Industrial Automation and Control (IAC) products and aim to help people start their IIoT journey, showing them how to implement industrial IoT in their facilities, warehouses, or factories.”

Key learning points include:

  • Initiating projects with the Infineon XENSIV Connected Sensor Kit (CSK)
  • Integrating the CSK with Avnet IoTConnect software
  • Rapid prototyping techniques using advanced sensors
  • Best practices for secure and seamless IoT integration
  • Real-world applications and advantages of IIoT in Industry 4.0
  • Utilising data-driven decision-making for business enhancement

Additionally, Farnell will host an exclusive giveaway competition for UK and Italian registrants. Five fortunate winners will receive a free Infineon XENSIV Connected Sensor Kit, with three winners from the UK and two from Italy.

Ortmeyer added: “This webinar is a great opportunity for anyone looking to implement Industrial IoT (IIoT) but unsure where to start or those with an idea for condition monitoring who need guidance on bringing it to life. Attendees will discover how to transform their ideas into reality with expert insights and practical advice.”

For more information and to register, visit https://uk.farnell.com/start-iiot-journey-webinar

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