Accelerate Manufacturing Productivity with AI-Based Network and Storage Solutions
Amidst increasing demands for efficiency and productivity, many manufacturing companies still face challenges such as sub-optimal connectivity in production areas, limited integrity between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) networks, troubleshooting difficulties, and unintegrated operational stability. These conditions have the potential to increase downtime, which hinders production performance.
To address this, PT Multipolar Technology Tbk (MLPT), a leading solution integrator under PT Multipolar Tbk (MLPL), is offering two intelligent solutions designed to prevent downtime in manufacturing firms: Huawei iMaster NCE-Campus and Huawei OceanStor Dorado. Developed by technology giant Huawei, Multipolar Technology serves as the networking partner for these solutions.
During a seminar titled “Smart Factory in Action: Stop Downtime, Start Performance,” held by Multipolar Technology and Huawei in Cikarang, Bekasi, Budianto Chandra, Division Head of Network Presales at Multipolar Technology, stated that these solutions are designed to help manufacturers build more reliable, intelligent, secure, flexible, and efficient operations.
“In a modern manufacturing environment, factory networks must be able to seamlessly connect production areas, warehouses, offices, surveillance cameras, monitoring dashboards, and data centres. Production systems must also support industrial machinery, robotic arms, autonomous guided vehicles, warehouse management systems, and IoT sensors in real-time. Huawei iMaster NCE-Campus is here to simplify the management of such complex network connectivity,” he explained.
Through unified IT/OT management, iMaster NCE-Campus can manage thousands of network devices and tens of thousands of terminals simultaneously. Its primary advantage lies in its ability to automate networks using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Additionally, the solution supports plug-and-play provisioning to shorten the onboarding time for new network devices, while its Wi-Fi 7 access points provide stable connectivity without blind spots in industrial areas.
Furthermore, the iMaster NCE-CampusInsight platform, integrated with the iMaster NCE-Campus solution, is equipped with AI-based root cause analysis and a network digital map. This allows manufacturers to monitor user experience, application performance, and network status through a single pane of glass management dashboard. The platform supports over 27 OT protocols, such as Modbus, Profinet, and Onvif, which can detect and block various cyber threats, thereby preventing network disruptions that lead to production downtime.
To ensure the rapid data access required by iMaster NCE-Campus, Huawei OceanStor Dorado plays a vital role. This solution offers a next-generation storage platform to support mission-critical workloads with high performance, integrated security, and enterprise-class reliability. “It is understood that storage in the management of IT/OT networks in manufacturing companies is no longer merely a support component, but has become a strategic enabler,” Budianto clarified.
The FlashLink Algorithms used in OceanStor Dorado can increase cache efficiency by up to 50%, accelerate data reconstruction by up to 20 times, and minimise latency in storage systems. Its RAID-TP feature allows the system to continue operating without interrupting production even if three disks fail simultaneously. The ability to handle up to 7 controller failures out of 8, combined with agility in disaster recovery and business continuity, provides significant added value to this solution.
“In essence, the collaboration between iMaster NCE-Campus and OceanStor Dorado can serve as a strong foundation for realising a smarter, more reliable, secure, and efficient smart factory without downtime. This enables manufacturing companies to be more productive, innovative, and competitive compared to their rivals,” added Budianto.