From a Silicon Valley startup almost three decades ago to becoming a leader in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions, in 2024 MSA’s FieldServer devices continued to enhance our connectivity solutions and install them across the globe.

We also deepened existing partnerships, expanded our network of customers, and added to our team. Perhaps our biggest achievement in 2024 was in welcoming new automation challenges and helping our customers overcome their challenges with industry-leading IIoT solutions.

We invite you to reflect on 2024 with us and share in celebrating what we achieved—together.

2024 Milestones and Achievements

This was a big year for our FieldServer platform, not only for our team but for our customers, too. Here’s a look back on some of the biggest innovations, product features, and projects for the year. Thank you for supporting our success and for being part of our community and The Safety Connection blog.

Top Global IoT Facts and Stats

Staying competitive and keeping up with technology is important for operational efficiency and sustainability. Here’s a recap of IoT-related technologies to remind you of what you need to know as you move into 2025.

1. 4G continues to be the most popular and cost-effective cellular standard: ABI Research reported that 4G is the primary technology for 60% of today’s cellular IoT module models.
2. The building automation systems market experienced unprecedented growth: According to Fortune Business Insights, the market is expected to grow to more than $130 billion by 2030.
3. MQTT has overtaken HTTP as the most used protocol for IoT devices: MQTT is a small-format communication protocol that’s used by all the major IoT platforms, including IBM, Amazon, and Microsoft.
4. Cybersecurity remains a critical concern for manufacturing: IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index found that 28% of all cyberattacks are manufacturing related.
5. Commercial buildings have the potential to dramatically impact global energy consumption: The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) reported that commercial buildings account for 70% of total electricity use, which is about 40% of total U.S. energy consumption and 30% of operational greenhouse gasses (GHGs).

Most-Read FieldServer Articles in 2024

Here at MSA, we’re continually looking for new ways to support building automation, industrial automation controls, and remote connectivity, to name a few. Our mission is to provide industry-relevant information for IoT system integrators and automation OEMs.

This year we brought you articles across a wide range of topics, including cybersecurity, energy efficiency, data visualization, and cloud computing.

In case you missed them, here’s a small sampling of our most-read blog posts from 2024.