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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2. Allows future-proof data acquisition
3. Works with a strong distribution and partner network
4. Avoids IT and OT provider lock-in
5. Provides secure edge-to-edge cloud communication
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
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
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, …)
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.)
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
1. Enables faster IIoT projects at lower cost
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
2. Allows future-proof data acquisition
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
3. Works with a strong distribution and partner network
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, …)
4. Avoids IT and OT provider lock-in
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.)
5. Provides secure edge-to-edge cloud communication
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
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.
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Starter Plan |
Standard Plan |
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| Best for | PoC, Pilots & Test installations | Flexibly scaling installations |
| Info | Quantity breaks after 20, 50, 200 units
Each of the following devices accounts for 1x subscription unit: |
Quantity breaks after 20, 50, 200 units
Each of the following devices accounts for 1x subscription unit: |
| Plan duration | 6 months | 12 months |
| Northbound connectors | AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, MQTT, Webhooks | AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, MQTT, Webhooks |
| Messages / Data | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Data sources | IO-Link, 4-20mA, digital, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC-UA | IO-Link, 4-20mA, digital, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC-UA |
| Remote firmware updates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Future proof / Upgrades We make sure that CloudRail always works with the latest sensors, protocols and cloud providers as well as services. |
✓ | ✓ |
| Edge Computing | AWS IoT Greengrass, Azure IoT Edge | AWS IoT Greengrass, Azure IoT Edge |
| Auto Device Provisioning CloudRail automatically adds and configures newly added devices on the respective cloud platform (e.g. AWS or Azure) using APIs. |
✓ | ✓ |
| Industry Grade Security | ✓ | ✓ |
| Support | Advanced Support Advanced support is the perfect choice for business installations. We guarantee a maximum response time of one business day and you can reach us by email or phone. |
Basic Support Basic support is suitable for non-critical installations. We always do our best to support our customers, but in this plan, we can’t give any guarantees. Advanced support option available on request. |
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