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  • ADLINK opens demo room in Shanghai

    The demo room will exhibit smart access applications on edge computing servers, AdvancedTCA (ATCA) servers, and network appliances.
    09 October, 2014 | 2 minutes
  • HIKOB Joins ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute

    HIKOB is a provider of wireless autonomous multipoint data acquisition systems.
    06 October, 2014 | 2 minutes
  • Is Schneider Electric committed to software?

    By Rick Zabel, Publisher & Editor Since Schneider Electric's purchase of Invensys, I have been waiting to hear some news about the integration of the two companies. That news, as it relates to software, was delivered last week at Schneider Electric's first Global Software Customer Conference.
    06 October, 2014 | 4 minutes
  • Innovasic Certifies the RapID Platform for EtherNet/IP

    The fido5000 REM Switch chip has been certified to EtherNet/IP CT11 for beacon-based DLR devices.
    01 October, 2014 | 1 minutes
  • IPSO Alliance Publishes Smart Objects Guideline

    The Smart Objects Starter Pack (SOSP) 1.0 provides a basis for interoperability across devices connected to the IoT through an open common object model.
    30 September, 2014 | 1 minutes
  • Why You Need to Increase Security for Legacy OPC Servers

    Why You Need to Increase Security for Legacy OPC Servers

    Bolster Security for Your Legacy OPC Server
    By: Contributing Authors
    29 September, 2014 | 8 minutes
  • 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.
    26 September, 2014 | 3 minutes
  • 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.
    25 September, 2014 | 2 minutes
  • 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.
    25 September, 2014 | 3 minutes
  • 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.
    25 September, 2014 | 2 minutes
  • 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.
    24 September, 2014 | 2 minutes
  • 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.
    24 September, 2014 | 2 minutes
  • 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.
    23 September, 2014 | 1 minutes
  • 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.
    23 September, 2014 | 2 minutes
  • EnOcean appoints Wald Siskens CEO

    Siskens succeeds Laurent Giai-Miniet who left to pursue other interests in the high-tech sector.
    22 September, 2014 | 2 minutes
  • 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.
    17 September, 2014 | 6 minutes
  • 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).
    16 September, 2014 | 2 minutes
  • 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.
    15 September, 2014 | 4 minutes
  • 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.
    15 September, 2014 | 1 minute
  • 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.
    15 September, 2014 | 1 minutes
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