The Integrated Engineering Advantage
FlowBridge — Universal Edge Data Bridge
Your plant data, in the cloud, in weeks — not months.
Connect PLCs, historians, SQL databases, Modbus devices, and legacy systems to the RAIISS managed cloud using open standards. No data lock-in — your data is always portable in standard formats. Deployed in 2-4 weeks at a fraction of the cost of proprietary data brokers.
The Problem
Your industrial data is trapped in silos — PLCs, historians, SQL databases, legacy systems — with no unified view. Proprietary monitoring solutions cost $150K+ and lock you into vendor ecosystems you can't leave. Connecting to modern cloud or MES platforms requires expensive custom integrations. And when the network blips, your data just… disappears.
The Solution
FlowBridge is a universal edge data bridge built on open standards. Connect anything to anything — PLCs, historians, SQL databases, Modbus devices, sensors, legacy systems — and replicate the data into the RAIISS managed cloud (PlantPulse) in real time. Automatic schema discovery finds your data structure. Local historian buffering keeps you running through network failures. AI-assisted configuration gets you live in weeks, not quarters. Managed service model — FlowBridge edge agent is licensed as part of your subscription.
What FlowBridge Connects
One edge agent. Every industrial data source you're likely to have on the plant floor or in your enterprise stack.
What Makes FlowBridge Different
Six architectural decisions that separate FlowBridge from proprietary data brokers.
Automatic Schema Discovery
FlowBridge inspects your databases and PLCs automatically — no manual tag mapping, no column lists to maintain. New tables and fields show up on their own.
Real-Time Replication
Continuous data sync with configurable polling intervals — 1 second for critical tags, 5 minutes for slow-changing data. Change-data-capture where supported.
Offline Buffering
Local SQLite historian buffers data when the network drops. Automatic catch-up when connectivity returns — no data loss, no manual recovery.
No Data Lock-In
Open standards all the way down — OPC UA, Modbus, SQL, REST. Your data is always portable in standard formats, exportable any time. Managed service model means we maintain the platform; your data comes with you if you leave.
Managed Azure Platform
FlowBridge lands data in the RAIISS-managed Azure environment (SQL, Blob, Event Hubs, IoT Hub), where PlantPulse takes over. Enterprise tier available for customers who require customer-hosted deployment.
REST API Included
Every FlowBridge deployment exposes a clean REST API so your existing apps, Power BI, and custom dashboards can pull live data without extra integration work.
Engagement & Pricing
One standard package. Clear pricing. Required PlantPulse Tier 1 subscription so your data has somewhere to land.
FlowBridge Standard Package
Requires: PlantPulse Tier 1 subscription (bundled — your FlowBridge data lands here)
Add-ons: PlantPulse Tier 2 MES upgrade ($75K-$200K) · Custom transformations ($10K-$20K) · Multi-cloud support ($15K-$30K)
Technical Specifications
How We Compare
Same outcomes. Open standards. A fraction of the cost.
| Dimension | Proprietary Data Brokers | FlowBridge |
|---|---|---|
| Setup cost | $150K+ (proprietary data brokers) | $20K – $40K standard package |
| Deployment time | 3-6 months | 2-4 weeks |
| Data portability | Vendor cloud, export fees, proprietary formats | Managed service, standard-format export any time |
| Network resilience | Often missing or extra $$ | Included — local SQLite buffering |
| Schema changes | Vendor ticket, weeks of delay | Auto-discovered, zero maintenance |
| Integration | Proprietary SDK, custom code | REST API out of the box |
Ready to get your data out of the basement?
30 minutes on a call. Tell us what data sources you have today, what cloud you're targeting, and what you'd love to see in real time. We'll tell you whether a FlowBridge deployment fits — and whether pairing with PlantPulse makes sense now or later.