The term "real-time monitoring" refers to the continuous collection, analysis, and visualization of data at the moment it is generated – with virtually no delay. The goal of real-time monitoring is to detect critical states, performance deviations, or security-relevant events immediately in order to enable prompt action. It is used in a variety of areas such as IT infrastructure monitoring, industrial manufacturing, or logistics management.
Live Data Visualization: Display of key figures, statuses, or events on dashboards or monitoring systems.
Alert and Notification Systems: Automated alerts triggered by threshold violations, anomalies, or error states.
Sensor and Device Integration: Connection of machines, IoT devices, or network infrastructure for direct data acquisition.
Real-Time Logging: Ongoing recording of system or process events for analysis and traceability.
Anomaly Detection: Automated detection of unusual patterns or behavior based on real-time data.
Load and Performance Monitoring: Monitoring of utilization, availability, and response times in IT systems or networks.
Interfaces for Real-Time Data: APIs or streaming protocols like MQTT or WebSockets for continuous data transmission.
Audit Trail and History: Traceability and analysis of past events for root cause investigation and compliance.
An IT team immediately detects a server outage thanks to real-time monitoring and takes action without delay.
A manufacturing company monitors machine data in real time to predict maintenance needs early.
A logistics provider uses real-time data to track delivery vehicles and optimize routes.
An energy provider analyzes live electricity usage data to ensure grid stability.
A security system triggers an instant alarm when unauthorized access is detected in real time.