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Will IT and OT Converge?
By Bob McIlvride, Skkynet For decades, the world of Information Technology (IT) has been evolving separately from the Operational Technology (OT) world. Yet now, increasing demands within the enterprise are starting to force them to cooperate, and possibly even live under one roof. -
Industrial Internet of Things Case Study: Drives commissioning from anywhere
To get access to their drives systems remotely, Newton Tesla had been looking for a remote management system for some time. They turned to Netbiter to establish a secure data tunnel to their PLCs -
HIMA names Alexander Horch as Head of Development
The new Head of Development is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) of the PMI, and Certified Automation Professional (CAP®) of the ISA. -
Rockwell Automation to host TechED event in Orlando, 12-17 June
TechED will feature over 170 hands-on labs, technical sessions and discussion forums where attendees can learn about the latest techniques and technology to maximize their manufacturing and production operations, while earning professional development hours. -
Industrial Automation BEIJING 2016: Solid growth for Chinese smart manufacturing
The International Intelligent Manufacturing Conference, on Wednesday, May 11, compared China’s “Made in China 2025”, Germany’s “Industry 4.0” and the United States’ “Industrial Internet” initiatives. -
Expect Restrained Growth in Industrial Cybersecurity Spending
By: Brian Arbuckle, IHS Technology The total market for industrial cybersecurity products reached $782 million in 2015 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.8 percent to reach $1.8 billion in 2020 -
Is IIoT Security a Showstopper? 4 Move-Forward Tips from Industry Experts
While manufacturers should remain vigilant about security in building an IIoT strategy, it should not prevent moving forward. Four solution providers who will exhibit at Industrial Automation North America 2016 offered these recommendations -
Book Excerpt + Author Q&A: Industrial Data Communications
The book Industrial Data Communications is designed to help you understand legacy and more advanced systems deployed in industrial automation environments. -
Cybersecurity Strategy at Ford: IT & Automation Cooperation
Mike Bastian, Global Controls Manager at Ford, shared the motivations behind their cybersecurity strategy, as well as defined 7 systems which are essential for reliable operations and keeping production running smoothly. -
CMR Group launches Process Automation division in the Philippines
Trading as CMRP Automation Inc., the operation will be based in Makati City, Manila providing design, engineering support, installation and commissioning services to the process industries sector in the Philippines, Singapore and SEA region. -
Cybersecurity: Overcoming Challenges of Protecting Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS)
By Carolyn Crandall, Attivo Networks The implementation of a cyber security plan to protect critical industrial automation and control systems (IACS), or SCADA systems, is a cornerstone of ensuring the availability of infrastructure assets and company information. -
NC Army National Guard honors ISA for providing industrial cybersecurity training at Cyber Shield 2016
ISA was selected by the National Guard to provide hands-on industrial cybersecurity training in support of Cyber Shield 2016. More than 1,000 soldiers across all branches of the military participated in the event at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. -
Securing Industrial Wireless Networks
By Divya Venkataraman, Rockwell Automation Given the unique risks that wireless communications face – which include the interception and monitoring of data, wireless frame spoofing, and denial-of-service attacks – security is absolutely essential. This article goes more in depth on securing industrial wireless networks -
Westermo releases version 1.4 of the WeConfig network configuration tool
WeConfig is designed to simplify the initial installation and configuration of single or multiple Westermo devices, improving network management efficiency. WeConfig 1.4 also features enhanced functionality to bolster cyber security. -
Schneider Electric achieves exida Security Development Lifecycle certification
exida’s first industry certificate for SDL applies to Schneider Electric’s Process Automation business product development centers. It was developed to accelerate cybersecurity improvement for industrial automation and control systems (IACS). -
Bayshore Networks raises $6.6M in Series A funding
Bayshore Networks, a cybersecurity provider for the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT), will use some of its venture capital proceeds to complete the relocation of its headquarters and to invest in R&D and in the expansion of its engineering and sales teams. -
Industry 4.0 Blossoms at 2016 Hannover Fair
By Bill Lydon, Editor The 2016 Hannover Fair was full of energy and industrial innovation, highlighted by an abundance of evidence that shows Industry 4.0 is moving from concept to real-world applications. -
EtherCAT technology group to officially support EtherCAT P
Moving forward, EtherCAT P, which combines the well-known benefits of EtherCAT with power supply on the same cable, will be supported and promoted by the ETG. -
Toyota selects EtherCAT as industrial Ethernet technology
The announcement was made by Morihiko Ohkura, General Manager of the Toyota's Production Engineering Innovation Division during an EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) press briefing at Hannover Messe 2016 -
Wireless Industrial Switch/Sensor FAQs
By Leonard Patti, STEUTE Industrial Controls This article compiles the most frequently asked questions as they relate to the range of currently available industrial-grade wireless digital switches, sensors and accessories (e.g. receivers, range extenders, antennas, power supplies, field strength monitors, et al)
