IXON Cloud

IXON Cloud is an industrial IoT platform offered by IXON B.V. According to the vendor, it is designed to help machine builders stay connected to their machines and customers. This solution aims to provide secure and reliable remote access, data logging, edge gateway functionality, and a customizable IoT platform with dashboards and reports. The product is targeted at small to large-sized machine manufacturers and system integrators. It is commonly used by machine builders, system integrators, industrial automation professionals, as well as manufacturing, energy, and utilities companies.

Key Features

According to the vendor, IXON Cloud offers the following features:

Secure and Reliable Remote Access: Users can connect remotely to machines via a secure VPN connection. The platform allows access to HMI and web user interface from the portal with VNC and HTTP WebAccess. The vendor claims that the VPN connection provides stable and fast remote connections.

Web-based Remote Access: The product enables instant remote access to control panels via mobile devices without the need for local VPN clients. Users can easily view diagnostic information, status, and configuration through HMI or the local web server, according to the vendor.

No User Licenses: The vendor states that IXON Cloud allows license-free and secure collaboration with colleagues and customers. Users can provide access to machines without compromising safety.

User-friendly: The product is described as a no-code solution suitable for both technical and non-technical users. According to the vendor, it offers plug & play installation for easy and quick setup of remote service.

Reduce Cybersecurity Risks: IXON Cloud includes built-in firewall and VPN connection to safeguard local networks. The vendor claims to employ an advanced RBAC user management system and enforce 2FA for preventing unauthorized access. They also mention reliance on an ISO 27001-based security management system for vulnerability protection.

Compatible with All Standards: The platform is said to be compatible with major PLC brands such as Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Mitsubishi. It also supports industrial communication protocols like OPC-UA, Modbus, and Siemens S7, according to the vendor.

Data Logging and Analysis: IXON Cloud allows users to capture and analyze historical and live data from machines and equipment. The vendor claims that users can create custom dashboards and reports to visualize machine data.

Alarms and Notifications: Users can set up alerts for specific machine conditions or events and receive real-time notifications via email or mobile push messages, according to the vendor.

Integration with External Platforms: The product offers seamless integration with other software applications through APIs. Users can exchange data and collaborate with external platforms and systems, as claimed by the vendor.

Scalability: According to the vendor, IXON Cloud is suitable for small to large-sized machine manufacturers and system integrators. It can handle multiple machines and users.