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Why You Need to Increase Security for Legacy OPC Servers
Bolster Security for Your Legacy OPC Server -
Airbus Implements Industrial Internet of Things (Smart Tools)
By Bill Lydon, Editor The French aircraft manufacturer Airbus has stated futuristic long-range goals based on their corporate philosophy. The integration of cyber-physical systems and big analog data enables smarter production and allows operators and machines to collaborate in the same physical environment. -
Beckhoff Automation hosts EtherCAT Plug Fest
For a period of two days, participants subjected their EtherCAT masters and slaves to rigorous interoperability testing, discussed open questions, and prepared the devices for future marketing. -
ISA responds to cybersecurity workforce development report
ISA responded to a report from the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy that calls for a unified US national strategy to address the serious workforce development needs presented by the multi-dimensional threats of cyber attacks. -
Wolffkran employs INSYS for IP-based remote maintenance
The company introduced an IP-based remote maintenance system for their products that ensures a high degree of IT security by using encrypted VPN connections and cellular radio routers. -
Industrial Cybersecurity market immature
In contrast to other industrial automation markets, no one vendor dominates; and those with the highest market share typically specialize in a particular region, industry sector or technology. A shakeout may be coming. -
Clearfield Earns Telcordia Certification for Fiber Termination
The fiber termination process used to manufacture fiber jumper assemblies has been certified compliant to the Telcordia GR-326-Core requirements. -
Wireless Stokes Demand for RF Electronic Test Equipment
As the link between cloud networks and devices (mobile phones, tablets, notebooks) results in more complex devices under test (DUT), the need for radio frequency test equipment will only intensify. -
Saelig to carry TSA Range of Spectrum Analyzers
No larger than a pack of chewing gum, TSA Spectrum Analyzers provide rapid EMC analysis for troubleshooting RF signals in wireless remotes, cordless phones, wireless monitors, ATE systems and radios, Bluetooth, WiFi, WiMax and other wireless applications. -
EnOcean appoints Wald Siskens CEO
Siskens succeeds Laurent Giai-Miniet who left to pursue other interests in the high-tech sector. -
The Energy Sector is Under Attack: How to Protect the Smart Grid Infrastructure
By Kenneth Tom, Wurldtech Security Technologies Today, the smart grid is under attack. We need to protect this infrastructure and provide proper visibility into the network threats by taking advantage of the latest technology for Industrial Control System (ICS) security. -
ISA100 Wireless Standard Gains IEC Approval
ANSI/ISA-100.11a-2011, "Wireless Systems for Industrial Automation: Process Control and Related Applications," has been unanimously approved by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). -
Software Defined Networks
By Dave Cronberger, Cisco Software defined networks (SDNs) are a hot topic at the enterprise-level. The reasons vary – but they’re piling up. The most promising – and potentially profitable – benefit of an SDN is its potential in making the network directly programmable. -
Picture Perfect Reception with IP Wireless
By Elsa Madrigal and Dan McGrath, Panduit Multiple-in-Multiple-Out (MIMO) is a new technology adopted by new IEEE 802.11Wi-Fi standards. Under 802.11n and 802.11ac, the antennas in the access points receive various reflected signals and, using digital signal processing, stitch them together into a unified, clear signal. -
Fluke invites student entries in Fluke Connect Contest
Wireless applications and business cases are due by October 10th. The school’s department will win $1,000 worth of Fluke tools, and the Fluke Connect tools used in the contest submission, worth approximately $2,500. -
Belden says Dragonfly Malware Targets Pharmaceuticals
Research that shows the recently revealed Dragonfly (Havex) malware is likely targeting the pharmaceutical sector, not the energy sector as previously believed. -
Fieldbus and HART Foundation Members Approve Merger
Members of both the HART Communication Foundation and Fieldbus Foundation approved the merger proposed by their respective boards through a voting process that concluded on August 30. -
Information Revolution 2014
By Bill Lydon, Editor The OPC Foundation Information Revolution 2014 Conference was held at Microsoft's Redmond Campus on August 4-7, 2014. The conference featured industry experts who both presented and learned more about OPC Unified Architecture. This article summarizes the highlights from the conference. -
Prego and INSYS connect electrical grid wirelessly
The wireless network at Pfalzwerke Netz integrates remote substations, secondary substations, renewable energy systems, and switching points into a network control system while providing protection from unauthorised access and tampering. -
Axis thermal network cameras provide security for a solar field
With 34 cameras installed along the perimeter of the photovoltaic field, Solesa can detect animals, people, objects, acts of vandalism or attempted theft in complete darkness and difficult conditions, such as dust, fog and rain.
