{"id":30365,"date":"2026-01-20T15:27:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T23:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tdengine.com\/?page_id=30365"},"modified":"2026-01-29T16:33:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T00:33:00","slug":"poc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tdengine.com\/poc\/","title":{"rendered":"TDengine PoC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"gb-element-4f27b1ff\">\n<div class=\"nt-container-inner gb-element-975e4d6c\">\n<div>\n<h1 class=\"gb-text gb-text-12d938cb\">TDengine Proof of Concept (PoC) Packages<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-4740cb96\">Evaluate TDengine using real data, with a clear scope and outcome<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nt-container-herobutton\">\n<a class=\"gb-text nt-button-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/tdengine.com\/contact\/\">Request a PoC<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text nt-button-tr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/tdengine.com\/resellers\/ecosystem\/\">Find a Reseller<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eujqw4hwudm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-3.png?strip=all&sharp=1&w=2560\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1748\" height=\"1040\" class=\"gb-media-ba8e14b0\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/eujqw4hwudm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-3.png?strip=all&sharp=1\" title=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eujqw4hwudm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-3.png?strip=all&amp;sharp=1 1748w, https:\/\/eujqw4hwudm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-3-300x178.png?strip=all&amp;sharp=1 300w, https:\/\/eujqw4hwudm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-3-1024x609.png?strip=all&amp;sharp=1 1024w, https:\/\/eujqw4hwudm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-3-768x457.png?strip=all&amp;sharp=1 768w, https:\/\/eujqw4hwudm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-3-1536x914.png?strip=all&amp;sharp=1 1536w, https:\/\/eujqw4hwudm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-3.png?strip=all&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=699 699w, https:\/\/eujqw4hwudm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-3.png?strip=all&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1398 1398w, https:\/\/eujqw4hwudm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-3.png?strip=all&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=450 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nt-container-outerwhite\">\n<div class=\"nt-container-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\">What the Proof of Concept Is<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TDengine Proof of Concept (PoC) packages are designed to help you <strong>validate whether TDengine fits your operational data needs<\/strong> before committing to production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A PoC focuses on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ingesting real operational data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizing that data in a usable model<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Querying and visualizing it in realistic workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reaching a clear \u201cgo \/ no-go\u201d decision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>PoCs are <strong>structured, time-bound, and practical<\/strong>. They are not open-ended pilots or custom development projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nt-container-outerblue\">\n<div class=\"nt-container-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-d0b767c9\">Choose the Right PoC Package<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">TDengine offers two PoC packages, depending on your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-6851ff62\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-35656dc7\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PoC A \u2014 First-Time Historian<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended if you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not currently use an industrial data historian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are consolidating OT or IoT data for the first time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want to evaluate a modern data platform for operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This PoC Validates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reliable ingestion from your data sources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data organization and structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Query and dashboard performance on real data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic operational workflows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Typical Scenarios<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Greenfield historian deployment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment or site monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OT data centralization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pilot industrial data platform<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One evaluation environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A limited set of assets and metrics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One or two data sources (for example OPC UA or MQTT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standard dashboards and queries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Typical duration: <strong>45&#8211;60 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Receive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Live data ingestion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organized data model<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operational dashboards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance validation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PoC summary and recommendation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Success Looks Like<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data flows reliably into the system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Queries and dashboards are responsive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operational data is easy to explore and understand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can clearly assess readiness for production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-bb941e56\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PoC B \u2014 PI Alternative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended if you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use PI System today<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are evaluating alternatives for new sites or expansions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want to compare workflows, performance, and architecture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This PoC Validates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comparable ingestion and data organization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Query and dashboard responsiveness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operational usability for selected workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Architectural and cost considerations for production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Typical Scenarios<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New site or system not yet onboarded to PI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost or scalability concerns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modernization initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parallel evaluation alongside PI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A representative subset of assets and metrics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selected workflows for comparison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standard dashboards and analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No full historical migration beyond agreed samples<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Typical duration: <strong>45&#8211;60 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Receive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Live or sample data ingestion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organized data model<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comparable dashboards and workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance and usability assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PoC summary and recommendation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Success Looks Like<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Selected workflows work as expected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance meets operational needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear understanding of how production deployment would look<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nt-container-outerwhite\">\n<div class=\"nt-container-inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-bacb9ab5\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What PoCs Include<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both PoC packages include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A clearly defined scope and timeline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of TDengine reference architecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standard dashboards and queries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidance on production deployment options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A structured review at the end of the PoC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What PoCs Do Not Include<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep evaluations fast and focused, PoCs do not include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Custom application development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited scale or stress testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full historical data migration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production-grade high-availability tuning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-off or experimental architectures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If your requirements go beyond this scope, the next step is a <strong>design and architecture discussion<\/strong>, not an extended PoC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nt-container-outerblue\">\n<div class=\"nt-container-inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-60e4ea1c\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sizing and Deployment Expectations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PoCs follow TDengine\u2019s <strong>Reference Sizing and Deployment Guidelines<\/strong>, which define:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Appropriate PoC scale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reasonable starting points for production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supported deployment patterns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures results are realistic and repeatable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens After the PoC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the PoC, you will have enough information to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proceed to production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust scope or architecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide not to move forward<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is a <strong>clear, informed decision<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-e2a332f8\">\n<div class=\"nt-container-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-03a34336\">Take the Next Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-369b73d6\">\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose the PoC package that fits your situation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Align on scope and timeline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Begin the evaluation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nt-container-ctbutton\">\n<a class=\"gb-text gb-text-017feb88\" href=\"https:\/\/tdengine.com\/contact\/\">Request a Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text gb-text-dcd1d67b\" href=\"https:\/\/idmpdocs.tdengine.com\/en\/get-started\/get-started-docker\">Try TDengine Free<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TDengine Proof of Concept (PoC) Packages Evaluate TDengine using real data, with a clear scope and outcome Request a PoC Find a Reseller What the Proof of Concept Is TDengine Proof of 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