Capture

Capture

One IoT platform for smart connected operations and products

Capture is an IoT and data platform that connects machines, assets, and systems in real time. Integrated into the 9altitudes technology stack, Capture acts as a reliable data backbone between OT, IT, and business processes. 

From the shop floor to assets in the field, Capture turns raw operational data into actionable insights – ready for MES, ERP, field service, analytics, and AI. 

Advantages of Capture

By acting as a unified IoT and data backbone, Capture delivers clear and measurable advantages across operations, IT, and the business.

One trusted source of industrial data

A consistent, contextualized data layer that can be used across MES, ERP, analytics, field service, and AI.

Faster time to insight and action

Real-time data availability enables quicker detection of issues and faster, data-driven decision-making

Reduction of scrap

Capture provides real-time visibility into machine performance and quality, helping you detect issues early. This reduces scrap, rework, and wasted materials by allowing teams to intervene before problems get worse. 

Reduction of energy consumption

Capture helps you identify energy-intensive processes and optimize consumption by collecting and contextualizing energy and production data. 

Improved OEE

Capture provides real-time machine monitoring and analytics to boost equipment availability, performance, and quality through actionable, consistent data. 

Future-ready platform

Clean, structured data prepares your organization for advanced analytics, AI use cases, and new digital services.

One platform. Two application domains.

Why Capture with 9altitudes?

Capture is not a standalone tool. It’s a core building block in the 9altitudes technology stack. 

With 9altitudes, you get: 

  • One partner for platform, applications, and integration 
  • Deep expertise in manufacturing, service, and Microsoft ecosystems 
  • Scalable solutions built on a consistent industrial data foundation 

Together, Capture and 9altitudes help you bridge the gap between IT and OT, and prepare your operations for the next phase of digital transformation.

Key capabilities Smart Connected Operations

Get a clear, real-time view of what’s happening on your shop floor and act the moment something goes off track. By continuously monitoring machines, issues can be spotted as they arise, allowing teams to respond faster and avoid unnecessary downtime.

At the same time, you gain insight into how well your machines and production lines are really performing. You can easily see where time is lost, where output can be improved, and how quality evolves across operations.

All production and business data is brought together in one consistent, shared foundation, so information flows seamlessly between machines and systems without silos or manual workarounds. This creates a single source of truth for both operational and business teams.

Energy usage becomes just as transparent. You can see where and when energy is consumed, uncover inefficiencies, and take targeted actions to reduce waste and costs without compromising output.

By storing historical data and visualising it in clear dashboards and reports, trends become visible over time. This makes it easier to learn from past performance, make better decisions, and drive continuous improvement across the factory.

The 9altitudes advantage

9altitudes builds MES and Manufacturing Operations Management applications on top of Capture, seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and other ERP systems. 
This allows manufacturing organizations to connect machine data directly to production workflows and business processes, turning operational insight into actionable decisions across the organization. 
 
The result is a practical setup where: 
 
  • production performance becomes visible in real time 
  • issues are detected and addressed faster 
  • production data flows back to ERP for costing, inventory and planning 
  • operations teams can continuously improve based on consistent, trusted data 

Key capabilities Smart Connected Products

Connecting new devices and assets becomes a straightforward and secure process, even when equipment is spread across multiple locations. This makes it easy to bring machines online quickly and start working with reliable data from day one.

Once connected, you always know where your assets are and how they are performing. Location, status, and performance are continuously monitored across the entire installed base, giving you full visibility without manual tracking.

With real-time remote monitoring in place, potential issues are detected early. Often before customers even notice there’s a problem. This allows service teams to act proactively, reduce unplanned downtime, and improve overall customer satisfaction.

All relevant data is stored over time, creating a complete lifecycle history for each asset. From installation to maintenance and upgrades, every insight contributes to better decisions and smarter service strategies.

As your business grows, the underlying service intelligence scales with it. You can support more customers, more assets, and more data without adding unnecessary complexity to your operations.

The 9altitudes advantage

Capture integrates seamlessly with Dynamics 365 Field Service. Operational alerts can automatically trigger service workflows, turning asset data into actionable service orders. 
 
This offers organizations:  
  • A complete overview of the installed base 
  • Proactive, data-driven service models 
  • Improved uptime and customer satisfaction 
  • New revenue opportunities through advanced services 

Frequently asked questions about this product

Capture Edge connects to all standard industrial protocols and systems, bridging the OT/IT gap. It enables real-time monitoring, local & remote diagnostics and software updates - ensuring smart, connected operations and continuous performance optimization across machines, vehicles and devices in industrial organizations.

Capture Cloud ingests and contextualizes data from multiple sources incl PLCs, SCADA, MES, ERP, and IoT sensors. Capture’s Unified Namespace (UNS) structures and centralizes this data, ensuring all systems can publish and subscribe to real-time information without complex point-to-point integrations.

The Capture Open App Framework lets you build, manage, and utilize factory data across edge and cloud. Use native, custom, or third-party apps, connect via MQTT, and customize the platform by combining components to fit your needs.

Capture runs on edge, on-premise, and on cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Edge buffering ensures data continuity during outages. On-prem guarantees low latency, while cloud deployment scales dynamically to support growing infrastructure demands.

Capture boosts highly scalable storage capabilities for structured, unstructured and timeseries data. Powered through our Unified Namespace, datapoints get contextualized and users perform complex queries, advanced analysis, and develop data-driven applications effortlessly.

High-speed datalogging ensures efficient data storage with advanced compression, optimizing transmission time and bandwidth usage. This reduces communication costs while enabling fast, reliable data access for industrial applications.

Unified Namespace (UNS) serves as a central hub for real-time data exchange, integrating effortless with your IT/OT/IIoT infrastructure. This event-driven architecture centralizes data into a single source of truth, simplifying data management and reducing maintenance costs.

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Whether you're looking for an assessment to see if the Capture platform is the right fit, need help with implementation, or are seeking a new partner for your existing solution, we're here to help. Reach out to us today to learn more about how we can support your business and help you reach new heights.

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