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Three Ways to IIoT. Only One Puts You in Control

If you work in IIoT, you already know the deal:


Most solutions fall into one of two traps:

— You're locked into a vendor's ecosystem.

— Or you're drowning in software chaos.


This one-page infographic breaks it down. Three ways to IIoT. One puts you in control.



Infographic comparing three IIoT setup options: (1) Sensor-cloud bundles that lock users into vendor ecosystems with recurring fees, (2) hardware-only sensor kits requiring complex software stacks like MQTT, InfluxDB, Node-RED, and Grafana (MING Stack), and (3) Machinechat JEDI — a complete, edge-based IIoT software solution that offers flexibility, ownership, and built-in dashboards, alerts, and rules engine.
Three Ways to IIoT–Only One Puts You in Control

Option 1: Sensor-Cloud BundlesLocked In. Marked Up.

Sensor-cloud bundles look convenient at first. But here's the catch:

  • You're tied to one vendor's sensors, software, and cloud.

  • You pay every month. Forever.

  • You lose flexibility. You lose edge compute. You lose control.


You're not building a system. You're renting theirs. And you never really own your data.


Option 2: Hardware-Only KitsSoftware Chaos, Courtesy of Hardware-Only Kits

Here's your sensor. Now go wire up the rest. Welcome to the chaos of the so-called MING Stack:

  • MQTT broker

  • InfluxDB for storage

  • Node-RED for data flows

  • Grafana for dashboards


Individually, they're great tools. But together? You're now a system integrator, DevOps, and support all rolled into one.

  • You configure each component.

  • You troubleshoot connections.

  • You update and secure everything yourself.


It’s not a system. It’s a science project.


Option 3: Software That Lets You Choose Your Hardware. Your Data. Your Rules.

This is where Machinechat changes the game.

  • Use the sensors you want. No lock-in.

  • Run everything locally. No cloud needed.

  • Built-in dashboards, alerts, and rules engine.

  • One install. One interface. One-time license.


Machinechat JEDI gives you everything you need to go from sensor to insight in minutes:

  • Browser-based UI

  • Runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi

  • Built-in data collectors

  • Works at the edge. No internet required.


You don’t need four tools to get started. You need one that’s built for builders.


Why It Matters Now? Complexity Is the Enemy of Speed.

The stakes are rising:

  • Time to value matters more than ever.

  • IT bottlenecks kill momentum.

  • Business runs on results, not excuses.


Whether you're a consultant, integrator, or engineer, the right tool stack defines your impact.


What to Do Next? Build It Your Way — Without the Noise

Ready to skip the mess and get to work?

  • Try Machinechat JEDI.

  • Works with your hardware.

  • No cloud. No subscriptions. No code (unless you want to).

  • Up and running in minutes.



Build your IIoT stack your way — with tools built to put you in control.

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