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A controller connected to the Internet is exposed by design. The practical response is architectural: close the comm path and move process data through a controlled connection

The first Particle device with cellular, Wi-Fi and satellite NTN connectivity is helping global IIoT deployments stay connected beyond terrestrial network coverage.

This article explores how a resilient software foundation and a microkernel architecture can isolate critical workloads, contain faults, and support lifecycle cybersecurity. It highlights how foundational platforms such as QNX can enable secure and safe software-defined industrial modernization approaches that are essential in building and managing resilient systems throughout the systems lifecycle.

The newly updated Fourth Edition of A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge is the only officially authorized book covering ISA’s body of knowledge core competencies. This revised guide provides an overview of important automation concepts and processes, while also describing the technical skills required to implement them in today’s industrial environment.

Only 58% report that all or nearly all of their data is fully governed, leaving significant gaps as manufacturers look to scale AI across factories, supply chains, enterprise applications and edge environments.

CESMII and Manufacturing Leadership Council hosted a webinar to demonstrate interoperability under one shared architecture.

The cloud bill still arrives after an industrial AI system goes into production. What disappears is the clean line between that bill and the work being done on the plant floor.

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Simple Energy has deepened its adoption of Siemens Xcelerator to develop sophisticated electric vehicle variants, complex assembly and variant design and drive faster time to market.

Mouser Electronics, Inc., and onsemi's new Ebook is called Powering and Sensing AI: From Cloud Infrastructure to Physical Autonomy.

Modern industrial systems are becoming increasingly complex due to cloud-native architectures and distributed services. Let's explore how AI-driven observability improves system reliability, reduces incident response time and provides actionable insights in real-world environments.

Siemens verification solutions support Arm to advance scalable, production-ready AI infrastructure.

FedRAMP authorization for ProjectWise and OpenGround provides federal agencies with secure, modern digital tools to deliver on the generational mission of rebuilding U.S. infrastructure.

The new collaboration will help bridge low-power wide-area networking and industrial interoperability through a standardized mapping approach.

The industry has been so focused on solving the integration problem that it has ignored the failure mode problem.

AI‑driven engineering, open automation and edge intelligence unlock a fast, future‑ready path out of legacy systems.

As cloud computing and AI demand surge, data centers require accurate, reliable and scalable measurement solutions to meet expanding needs.

As manufacturers embrace Industry 4.0, smart factories and connected operations, a different reality is emerging: smaller, more efficient AI models are often the better tool for the job.

Through this liaison, the OPC Foundation will actively contribute to the work of CEN/CENELEC JTC 24 — Digital Product Passport — Framework and System.

Real resilience isn’t heroic last-minute decision making during a crisis. It’s unglamorous, disciplined preparation done well in advance.

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