IOTech Partners With LATERAL.systems To Deliver AgTech And Industry 4.0 Solutions For Sustainable Food Production

Jan 12, 2023

Companies To Provide Regenerative Agriculture Edge Computing Solutions For Fast-Growing Indoor Smart Farming Environments

EDINBURGH, Scotland - Jan. 12, 2023 - PRLog -- IOTech, the edge software company, today announced its partnership with LATERAL.systems LLC (LATERAL) an emerging AgTech platform company, to accelerate innovation within the novel smart farming markets. The combination of LATERAL's Industrial IoT solution with IOTech's edge software platform will enhance data acquisition, analysis and management from edge sensors used to enable smart regenerative agriculture solutions.

"Our collaboration with IOTech provides significant opportunities to accelerate the digital transformation occurring within the farming and agriculture industries," said Ed Lisle, President/CTO at LATERAL.systems. "IOTech's edge software combined with LATERAL's platform solution provides our customers' with new capabilities to monitor their growing environments, improve crop yields and reduce the resources involved in the growing cycle."

LATERAL is applying innovative edge platform solutions utilizing AI-driven predictive analytics in support of regenerative agriculture by providing farmers with rich data insights that enable food safety, optimal crop quality and higher yields. This platform will address climate change by supporting successful adoption of novel agriculture approaches such as aquaponics, hydroponics, and aeroponics that reduce agricultural demands for water and energy and reduce waste.

IOTech's edge software solutions, Edge Xrt, Edge Xpert and Edge Builder, are designed to maximize openness, ease of use, flexibility and choice for its customers. Its technology provides comprehensive Industrial IoT capabilities that allow users to connect, process and manage at the edge.

"IOTech is pleased to partner with LATERAL to provide innovative AgTech and Industrial IoT capabilities within the smart farming and smart agriculture industries," said Keith Steele, CEO of IOTech Systems. "This collaboration presents further evidence that our open, comprehensive and flexible edge solutions are continuing to drive Industrial IoT innovation and adoption into a variety of markets."

About IOTech

IOTech develops market leading open edge computing and management software products for the edge infrastructure market. Our software products are embedded into the edge solution offerings of major OEMs, ISVs and Systems Integrators. We are their solution of choice because we provide the capability to accelerate the development, deployment, and management at scale of edge applications within their customer base. Our growing list of channel partners includes Schneider Electric, Accenture, Johnson Controls, Mitsubishi Power, Intel, and more. We have established a strong reputation within the industrial edge ecosystem thanks to our early involvement and material contributions to EdgeX Foundry, the most widely used open-source edge software platform (10 million+ downloads).

About LATERAL.systems

Founded in 2021, LATERAL.systems LLC is a smart AgTech platform company advancing the social good of growing sustainable foods with emerging technologies targeting Novel Indoor Agricultural Growing Farming Systems. Our mission is to enable generations of farmers by accelerating the intersection of promising modern technologies to advance sustainable production of food.

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Old kings, new kingdoms

THE NBA is back, and for the first time in years, the Eastern Conference looks every bit as dangerous as the West. The New York Knicks are defending champions, LeBron James has found another kingdom to rule, and the Miami Heat have assembled enough firepower to make The Association sweat. Out West, the kids are growing up, the veterans refuse to surrender, and the Los Angeles Clippers are, well, still the Clippers. Welcome to the 2026–2027 season, where old kings refuse to abdicate and new kingdoms are being built. Me thinks this could be the most competitive season in years. Let’s start in the East, where I see a three-horse race involving the Knicks, Heat and Philadelphia 76ers, with the Cleveland Cavaliers lurking dangerously in the background. The Knicks finally ended their 53-year championship drought last season. Jalen Brunson has proven you don’t need to be 6-foot-8 to dominate The Association. New York has the continuity, chemistry and swagger of a defending champion. Speaking of Boston, I believe the Celtics are toast. Sure, Jayson Tatum is back, but losing Jaylen Brown changes everything. Talent alone doesn’t win championships, and Boston’s window may already be closing. Miami, however, is an entirely different animal. With Giannis Antetokounmpo joining Bam Adebayo, the Heat have arguably the East’s most intimidating frontcourt. Add the tactical genius of our kababayan Erik Spoelstra, and Miami becomes a legitimate championship threat. Spoelstra has squeezed deep playoff runs out of lesser rosters. Imagine what he can accomplish with the Greek Freak roaming South Beach. And don’t overlook Pelle Larsson, a gem off Miami’s bench who could become a difference-maker. The Swedish guard brings the energy and scoring punch championship teams need when their stars rest. One worrying development, though, is Klay Thompson’s miserable preseason shooting. The four-time champion made just 3-of-20 attempts from beyond the arc, an atrocious 15 percent. 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Kevin Durant remains a walking bucket, while Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson provide the young legs and versatility to make the Rockets dangerous. Don’t also underestimate the return of Fred VanVleet, widely ranked among the top undrafted players in NBA history. And don’t sleep on Denver. Nikola Jokic possesses such ethereal basketball talent that watching him sometimes feels like witnessing a magician performing tricks nobody else understands. The Joker doesn’t merely play basketball. He conducts an orchestra. Notice I haven’t mentioned the Lakers? That’s intentional. With LeBron gone, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are Hollywood’s Batman and Robin. Unfortunately, roster turnover, lingering injury concerns and questions about their chemistry make Los Angeles a work in progress rather than a legitimate contender. And the Clippers? Me thinks they’ll again be the doormats of Los Angeles basketball. At least they’re consistent. 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