Edge and cloud platform offers secure remote access to machinery
3 August 2026 
HMS Networks has introduced an industrial connectivity platform that combines plug-and-play edge gateways with a cloud-based subscription service to deliver simple, secure remote access for machine-builders and end-users. The Ewon Edge and Cloud platform allows them to get started quickly and then to expand progressively into data services, advanced analytics, predictive maintenance, and fleet management, providing deeper insights into machine performance as their digitalisation needs and business models evolve.
The scalable platform simplifies secure remote access and lays the foundation for future digital services and industrial applications. It offers:
- Secure, IT-aligned remote access with VPN, SSO (single sign-on), MFA (multi-factor authentication), and audit logs
- High-speed remote access delivering up to three times faster performance than previous generations
- Centralised access governance for both internal teams and external partners
- Standardised connections across machines, production lines, and sites
- Scalable deployment from a single machine to global operations
- Edge‑to‑cloud integration for future analytics and digital services
A modular design allows organisations to scale without replacing their existing systems. The platform brings together machine-builders’ need for a reliable service tool with end-users’ desire for control and security.
For machine-builders, the system promises: faster troubleshooting; lower service costs; secure, controlled access for service teams; and a scalable platform that grows with their needs.
For end-users, it offers: control over third‑party access; standardised connections across multi‑vendor environments; improved uptime through faster diagnostics; compliance support for cybersecurity frameworks; and a user-centric platform that provides full control over user access and permissions
