In an era where industries are rapidly evolving, Streamline Control is at the forefront of transforming industrial automation and control systems. With a deep commitment to innovation, the company has been instrumental in modernizing traditional Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and integrating operational technology (OT) with information technology (IT).
Streamline Control was founded in 2011 by a team of passionate experts determined to modernize industrial control systems. As one of the early adopters of the Ignition platform and MQTT protocols, the company quickly positioned itself as a leader in bridging the OT-IT divide.
“Our journey has been centered on transforming industrial automation and control systems for the modern era,” explains Jeremiah Hannley, Chief Technology Officer. “We recognized that many facilities were operating with aging infrastructure, and we sought to bring them into the contemporary technological landscape.”
Over the years, Streamline Control expanded its expertise beyond SCADA modernization to include cloud integration, advanced data analytics, and remote monitoring solutions. This evolution has enabled organizations to scale their operations while maintaining robust security measures. Streamline Control’s ability to modernize without causing disruption has set it apart as a leader in the industry. By focusing on scalable solutions, it has helped clients future-proof their industrial environments, ensuring they remain competitive in an increasingly data-driven world.
A core component of Streamline Control’s innovation is its expertise in modern SCADA systems and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies. These tools are critical for enabling real-time monitoring, automation, and predictive analytics that drive efficiency in industrial operations. Traditionally, SCADA systems were designed to provide visibility into industrial processes but were often siloed, limiting their ability to integrate with broader enterprise systems. Streamline Control has revolutionized SCADA by enhancing interoperability, leveraging advanced data protocols like MQTT, and incorporating IIoT solutions to ensure seamless data flow across organizations.
“We focus on making SCADA systems smarter by enabling them to communicate with modern IT architectures,” Hannley explains. “This means real-time monitoring, cloud connectivity, and advanced analytics that provide actionable insights for operational improvements.”
With the integration of IIoT devices, organizations can now collect data from a wider range of sources, including sensors, edge computing devices, and remote assets. This connectivity enables predictive maintenance, reduces downtime, and enhances operational decision-making. By ensuring that these systems are robust, secure, and scalable, Streamline Control is helping clients achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency.
A critical aspect of Streamline Control’s success lies in its ability to create seamless and secure connectivity for industrial environments. One of the key partnerships that enables this is with Moxa, a leader in industrial networking, computing, and automation solutions.
“Moxa plays a crucial role in ensuring our clients have reliable and secure communication between their OT and IT systems,” Hannley states. “Their industrial edge and networking solutions allow us to integrate legacy systems with modern infrastructure, providing the connectivity backbone that enables real-time data access and secure remote monitoring.”
By incorporating Moxa’s industrial-grade networking hardware, Streamline Control has been able to enhance the reliability and security of critical infrastructure. These solutions help clients overcome challenges related to latency, cybersecurity, and interoperability, ensuring that industrial automation systems can operate with minimal disruptions.
“Data is the cornerstone of today’s competitive and AI-focused market and Streamline Control’s real-world experience allows both OT and IT to make the most of this critical asset. Their expertise in applying modern technologies like MQTT and the Ignition platform to legacy infrastructure has helped some of Moxa’s largest industrial customers achieve massive improvements in operational visibility and efficiency,” says Oliver Wang, Product Marketing Manager, IIoT, Moxa Americas, Inc.
“In environments like oil and gas or manufacturing, downtime can be incredibly costly,” explains Dan Lozie, Director of Analytics and Machine Learning. “With Moxa’s secure networking technology, we help ensure that data flows seamlessly from field devices to enterprise systems without the risk of unauthorized access or connectivity failures.”
This collaboration has been particularly impactful in large-scale industrial deployments where maintaining continuous operations is crucial. The ability to provide resilient, high-speed networking solutions means that organizations can confidently transition toward more connected and automated environments without the risk of data loss or security breaches.
Streamline Control’s approach to industrial automation is not just about technology; it’s about providing end-to-end solutions that deliver measurable improvements in performance and efficiency. By consolidating industrial data into unified cloud platforms such as Snowflake, Streamline enables companies to analyze and act on data in real time. This eliminates the delays associated with traditional reporting and provides businesses with immediate insights into their operations.
The implementation of AI-driven models helps businesses forecast demand, optimize resource allocation, and predict equipment failures before they occur, reducing downtime and improving overall productivity. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, Streamline Control has helped clients detect inefficiencies and automate corrective actions, resulting in improved operational reliability and cost savings.
Deploying edge computing solutions ensures that data is processed closer to the source, reducing latency and allowing for faster, localized decision-making. This is particularly valuable in industries where real-time responsiveness is critical, such as oil and gas, manufacturing, and utilities. Security is also a top priority for Streamline Control, and by implementing robust cybersecurity measures and scalable cloud architectures, the company ensures that businesses can expand their digital capabilities without compromising security or performance.
Streamline Control’s innovations are not just theoretical; they have been put into practice across multiple industries, delivering tangible results. One notable example is the team’s work with a large manufacturing client struggling with inefficiencies in production scheduling. By integrating SCADA with a predictive analytics platform, Streamline Control was able to help the client analyze historical data, predict production bottlenecks, and optimize scheduling. As a result, the manufacturer reduced waste, improved uptime, and increased overall efficiency by 20 percent.
Another major success came in the oil and gas sector, where a client faced challenges in remote asset monitoring. Traditional methods required significant human intervention, which led to delays in issue resolution and operational inefficiencies. Streamline Control deployed a combination of IIoT sensors and cloud-based SCADA systems to enable real-time monitoring of pipelines and equipment. This system provided predictive alerts, allowing the client to address potential failures before they occurred. The result was a 30 percent reduction in maintenance costs and a significant improvement in operational reliability.
One standout project exemplifies Streamline Control’s expertise in unifying operational data. Using MQTT and Ignition, it successfully gathered data from multiple facilities into a centralized Snowflake cloud platform. This real-time data aggregation enabled seamless integration with corporate systems, unlocking new opportunities for process optimization.
“We built an optimization model on top of that, helping our client streamline production and logistics,” explains Lozie. “The result was a unified operational interface, a single pane of glass where they could see everything from factory-level inputs to enterprise-level analytics.”
This project demonstrated the power of a well-integrated system. By ensuring that all departments, operations, IT, and business leadership had access to the same real-time data, decision-making became significantly more efficient. This comprehensive visibility helps businesses optimize performance, improve cost efficiency, and ensure seamless communication between departments.
Streamline Control’s expertise has not gone unnoticed. The company has received industry accolades, including the Ignition Firebrand Award and the Discovery Gallery Award. Additionally, it is regularly invited to speak at conferences, sharing insights into its innovative approaches.
“Our reputation as thought leaders has led to invitations at multiple conferences this spring,” says Lozie. “It’s a great opportunity to showcase the exciting projects we’re working on and share our knowledge with the industry.”
Indeed, the industrial sector is finally starting to embrace technological innovations, and Streamline Control is at the forefront of this shift. Technologies such as MQTT have played a crucial role in enabling secure, real-time data sharing across enterprises. “It’s no longer acceptable for data to be siloed on the factory floor,” Hannley emphasizes. “If businesses want to remain competitive, they need real-time access to their data. This not only enables them to embrace AI but also optimizes decision-making across their entire operation.”
Moreover, the company’s approach ensures that businesses can modernize at their own pace. Lozie emphasizes that it doesn’t have to be an enormous overhaul. Streamline Control helps companies take smart, incremental steps forward, leveraging existing infrastructure while gradually adopting new technologies.
This is possible because Streamline Control is more than just a systems integrator; it is a forward-thinking, problem-solving powerhouse that helps industries unlock the full potential of their data. From modernizing SCADA systems to leveraging AI-driven analytics, the company continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in industrial automation.
As the industry evolves, one thing is certain: businesses that partner with Streamline Control will be well-equipped to navigate the future with confidence. Whether it’s optimizing operations, enhancing security, or integrating data across an enterprise, Streamline Control is leading the way in the digital transformation of industrial automation. For organizations looking to bridge the gap between OT, IT, and beyond, Streamline Control is the trusted partner that delivers innovative solutions, every step of the way.
