As the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) continues to get major coverage and as technology enabling IIoT becomes more prevalent, GE Automation & Controls has managed to stay on the forefront of this technology. As proof of this, GE Power’s Automation & Controls business has been recognized by Frost and Sullivan (A Tier 1 market research and Consulting firm) for the Best Practices Award – 2018 Global Edge Controls and Analytics Company of the Year for their pioneering work in Edge Controls and Analytics. GEA&C launched their Industrial Internet Control System (IICS) late 2016, and has shown the value that this technology can bring to multiple markets. For more on the award, please go to https://www.geautomation.com/system/files/files/ge_award_write_up.pdf