HighByte Joins The Smart Factory by Deloitte in Wichita to Drive Industrial Data Transformation
HighByte®, an innovative industrial software company, has officially announced its participation as a Participant-level sponsor at The Smart Factory by Deloitte in Wichita. This partnership places HighByte alongside a continuously evolving ecosystem of collaborators, including leading hardware, software, cybersecurity, and academic institutions. By integrating with this network, HighByte aims to provide industrial clients with solutions to better model and manage their industrial data, thereby facilitating the adoption of emerging technologies.
Addressing the Challenges of Industrial Data Management
Manufacturers today face an increasing need to optimize their operations, improve efficiency, and harness the power of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and predictive analytics. According to Deloitte’s “2025 Manufacturing Industry Outlook,” an overwhelming 75% of respondents indicated that their organization has significantly increased investments in data lifecycle management to support their generative AI strategy. This shift underscores the urgent requirement for robust solutions that allow manufacturers to unify, contextualize, and orchestrate their industrial data effectively.
Tim Gaus, Smart Manufacturing Leader and Principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP, highlighted the importance of data management in modern manufacturing, stating, “As manufacturers scale emerging technologies, they’re finding that fragmented data is one of the biggest barriers to innovation. While dealing with data management can be an enormous task, Deloitte’s deep manufacturing sector knowledge—also known as IndustryAdvantage™—combined with data contextualization and orchestration tools from HighByte, helps our clients efficiently merge data from diverse sources, bridging the gap between OT and IT systems, networks, and teams.”
The Power of Unified Namespace (UNS) and Scalable DataOps Solutions
One of the most compelling use cases for this collaboration is a Fortune 100 company’s successful deployment of predictive maintenance strategies through a Unified Namespace (UNS) architecture. This approach, which streamlines real-time data exchange across the enterprise, allowed the company to integrate HighByte Intelligence Hub into its operations seamlessly. By leveraging Deloitte’s strategic planning and HighByte’s Industrial DataOps solutions, the company was able to scale its predictive maintenance capabilities across 40 critical sites in just eight weeks.
The results were impressive:
- Maintenance team productivity increased significantly.
- Operational costs were reduced.
- System availability and uptime were enhanced, allowing the company to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
Since its initial deployment in 2023, this Fortune 100 company has continued to expand its use cases for the Intelligence Hub beyond predictive maintenance. The flexibility and scalability of HighByte’s solutions enable manufacturers to extract more value from their industrial data, ultimately allowing them to achieve more with fewer resources.
Digital Transformation: More Than Just Technology
While advanced software and AI-driven insights play a crucial role in digital transformation, the success of these initiatives also depends on people, processes, and company culture. Many industrial organizations struggle to implement and scale digital solutions due to resistance to change, lack of digital maturity, or inefficient data management practices.
Tony Paine, Chief Executive Officer at HighByte, emphasized this point, stating, “We’ve learned that digital transformation requires more than great technology. It requires the right people, processes, and culture to drive digital maturity and manage change at industrial companies. That’s why we’re excited to collaborate with Deloitte’s Smart Manufacturing business at The Smart Factory and beyond to deliver, deploy, and scale Industrial DataOps solutions for our mutual customers. Together, we have the power to reach more manufacturers on their digital transformation journey and help them turn their plans into reality.”
The Smart Factory by Deloitte: A Hub for Innovation and Transformation
The Smart Factory by Deloitte in Wichita serves as an experience center that enables organizations to leverage cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and state-of-the-art technologies. The facility is strategically located on Wichita State University’s Innovation Campus, allowing it to integrate academic research, industry expertise, and hands-on learning opportunities. As part of Deloitte’s global network of smart factories, this facility helps manufacturers accelerate their digital transformation journeys, solve operational challenges, and drive end-to-end innovation.
Visitors to The Smart Factory in Wichita can interact with HighByte Intelligence Hub in multiple ways, including:
- On the Factory Floor: HighByte’s solutions are fully integrated into the working shop floor, providing a live demonstration of how industrial data can be managed and utilized in real time.
- In the Command Center: The Intelligence Hub enables seamless orchestration of OT and IT systems, showcasing how data can be contextualized for better decision-making.
- Virtual Displays: Remote visitors can engage with HighByte’s solutions through virtual simulations, demonstrating the impact of modern industrial data management.
Beyond hands-on demonstrations, The Smart Factory provides an environment where visitors—whether in-person or virtual—can collaborate with industry leaders, explore multi-party solutions, and gain insights into how they can modernize their operations. Through curated workshops, tailored solutions, and expert guidance, manufacturers can discover new ways to maximize efficiency and drive long-term business value.
How Manufacturers Can Benefit from This Collaboration
By working with Deloitte and HighByte at The Smart Factory, manufacturers gain access to:
- Cutting-edge Industrial DataOps solutions: Streamline data integration across IT and OT environments.
- Expert Guidance on Digital Transformation: Learn from industry leaders who understand the complexities of smart manufacturing.
- Customized Workshops and Training: Gain hands-on experience in leveraging industrial data for real-world applications.
- Scalable Solutions for Enterprise Growth: Deploy technologies that support long-term scalability and efficiency improvements.
The combination of Deloitte’s deep industry expertise and HighByte’s advanced software solutions presents a unique opportunity for manufacturers to enhance their digital capabilities, optimize their operations, and achieve sustainable growth.
Schedule a Visit to The Smart Factory by Deloitte in Wichita
Manufacturers interested in experiencing HighByte Intelligence Hub and learning how it can drive digital transformation within their operations are encouraged to schedule a visit to The Smart Factory by Deloitte in Wichita. Whether in-person or virtual, these visits provide valuable insights into how modern industrial data management can be harnessed to unlock new efficiencies and drive competitive advantage.
To schedule an onsite or virtual workshop, please contact a HighByte representative.
Additional Resources
For those looking to explore more about The Smart Factory and the impact of Industrial DataOps, the following resources provide valuable insights:
- See Inside The Smart Factory by Deloitte in Wichita – Discover how the facility enables real-world smart manufacturing.
- Explore Deloitte’s Global Network of Smart Factories – Learn about other smart factory initiatives worldwide.
- Watch: State of the Market – Why Manufacturers are Using DataOps to Outperform Their Peers – Gain insights into the latest trends in data management and digital transformation.
- Download the State of the Industry Report Produced in Collaboration with IndustryWeek – Understand key findings on manufacturing trends, challenges, and opportunities.
As manufacturing continues to evolve, partnerships like the one between HighByte and Deloitte are shaping the future of industrial operations. By bridging the gap between data, technology, and strategy, manufacturers can unlock unprecedented opportunities for growth, efficiency, and innovation.
