Platform Summary

Factbird is an Industrial IoT platform and application that collects real-time manufacturing data to provide OEE analytics, production monitoring, and operational insights. The platform is designed with enterprise-grade security and extensive integration capabilities to complement existing manufacturing technology stacks.

Integration Architecture

API-First Design

 - Unified GraphQL API: Single endpoint for all data access, simplifying integration with existing systems
 - RESTful compatibility: GraphQL gateway supports REST-style queries for legacy system integration

ERP System Integration

 - Batch & Order Management: Production order synchronization with ERP systems
 - Hierarchical Data Model: Organization/plant/line structure aligns with typical ERP hierarchies
 - Production Reporting: Automated production completion reports and metrics exportable to ERP systems

MES System Compatibility

 - Production Line Integration: Real-time OEE data, stop codes, and efficiency metrics
 - Recipe & Control Integration: Recipe management and control parameter synchronization
 - Quality Data Exchange: Sensor data and production metrics integration points
 - Shift Integration: Alignment with existing shift scheduling systems

External System Connectors

 - Maintenance System Integration: GraphQL (REST-like) API support for CMMS integration
 - API Token Management: Secure API key provisioning for external system access
 - Event-Driven Architecture: Real-time event streaming for decoupled system integrations
 - Webhook Support: Real-time notifications to external systems on production events

Security Architecture

Authentication & Authorization

 - Enterprise SSO Ready: OAuth2-compliant authorization server
 - SAML Integration: Built-in SAML support for enterprise identity providers
 - Multi-Factor Authentication: JWT-based authentication with configurable security policies
 - Role-Based Access Control: Granular permissions with fine-grained access control

API Security

 - Enterprise API Gateway: Industry-standard API management with rate limiting and DDoS protection
 - Token Validation: Comprehensive token verification and API key management
 - Scoped API Access: Fine-grained permissions for different integration scenarios
 - Audit Logging: Comprehensive API access logging for compliance requirements

Data Security

 - Encryption at Rest: Database and object storage with enterprise key management
 - Encryption in Transit: TLS 1.3 for all API communications
 - Data Isolation: Multi-tenant architecture with strict data segregation
 - Backup & Recovery: Automated backups with point-in-time recovery capabilities

Infrastructure Security

 - Cloud Infrastructure: SOC 2 Type II compliant hosting environment (not Factbird as a service itself as of this writing)
 - Network Isolation: Private subnets and security groups for network-level protection
 - Infrastructure as Code: Auditable, consistent deployment processes
 - Secrets Management: Secure credential storage and rotation

Compliance & Monitoring

 - Observability: Comprehensive monitoring and error tracking
 - Security Monitoring: Real-time alerting on security events
 - Data Residency: Configurable regions for data sovereignty requirements
 - Access Auditing: Complete audit trails for regulatory compliance

Integration Benefits

Minimal Disruption

 - Read-Only Data Access: Non-intrusive monitoring of existing production systems
 - Gradual Implementation: Microservices architecture allows phased rollouts
 - Existing Infrastructure Preservation: Complements rather than replaces current systems

Standardized Data Model

 - Industry-Standard Metrics: OEE, availability, performance, and quality calculations
 - Flexible Data Export: Multiple formats for integration with diverse ERP/MES systems
 - Real-Time & Historical: Both live data streams and historical analytics

Enterprise Scalability

 - Multi-Plant Support: Hierarchical organization structure for enterprise deployments
 - High Availability: Serverless architecture with automatic scaling
 - Performance: Sub-second query response times for real-time integrations

Data Processing Capabilities

 - Multi-Level Aggregations: Raw sensor data to daily production summaries
 - Real-Time Analytics: SQL-based query engine for complex manufacturing analytics
 - Time-Series Optimization: Efficient storage and retrieval of high-frequency sensor data
 - Automated Stop Detection: Machine learning-based production stop identification

Factbird's architecture prioritizes secure, seamless integration with existing manufacturing ecosystems while maintaining enterprise-grade security standards throughout the data collection, processing, and distribution pipeline.