Today's engineers have to consider many factors when designing an application, especially in spread-out systems that require sensors and actuators both inside and outside of cabinets. Customers may also request last-minute changes, either during commissioning or when the system is already in operation. The provision of additional system data for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance is a system feature that is increasingly in demand. This white paper is an essential read for businesses who want to handover their applications faster whilst retaining flexibility, with lower costs and higher profitability for end users looking to install IIoT-ready systems.