Cloud vs. On-Prem? Manufacturers Are Asking the Wrong Question

The article argues that the cloud vs. on‑premises debate in manufacturing is the wrong question; the real challenge is making a hybrid approach work on the shop floor. It points to hybrid architectures as the practical solution—keeping low‑latency control and reliability at the edge/plant while leveraging the cloud for analytics, scaling, and collaboration—underscoring the importance of interoperability, integration with legacy equipment, data governance, and security.

Where have you seen the biggest benefits—or the toughest roadblocks—when blending edge/on‑prem systems with cloud services in your manufacturing operations?