Real-Time Innovations (RTI) and Cogniteam are two technology innovators that are making significant contributions to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) industry. RTI provides infrastructure software for smart-world systems, while Cogniteam specializes in AI software for autonomous robots. Recently, Cogniteam selected RTI Connext as the communications solution for its cloud-based platform, allowing users to build their own solutions with advanced sensing capabilities, fast controls, and AI algorithms. This partnership highlights the importance of intelligent, distributed, data-centric, and high-performance systems in driving societal progress through IIoT.