Varland Plating, a long-standing electroplating company in Cincinnati, Ohio, modernized its industrial IoT monitoring by transitioning from a limited legacy system to a more efficient Telegraf-InfluxDB-Grafana (TIG) stack. This shift, shared by VP of Technology Toby Varland during GrafanaCONline, enabled the company to improve data visualization and analysis, essential for tracking metrics such as temperature and electrical current during the electroplating process. Grafana's ease of use and minimal setup requirements made it an appealing choice, allowing for customizable and comprehensive visualizations that enhance decision-making. The new system supports multiple remote connections and offers robust data aggregation capabilities, which have been instrumental in optimizing operations and providing valuable insights despite the company's budget constraints. The transformation was a significant technological upgrade, allowing Varland Plating to better monitor and utilize its data for improved business outcomes.