The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the network of physical devices, vehicles, buildings, and other objects that are embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity, enabling them to collect and exchange data. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) specifically refers to the use of IoT technologies in manufacturing and industrial settings. There are several reasons […]
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The Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to revolutionize various industries by enabling the automation and optimization of processes, as well as the collection and analysis of data from connected devices. However, there are several limitations to the implementation of industrial IoT (IIoT) that should be considered. What are the limitations of IIoT? 1. […]
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The CEO of Process Automation, Siemens AG, Axel Lorenz, discussed his top priorities for the upcoming year in a recent interview. His first priority was reconnecting with the people and understanding the current state of the business. He also emphasized the importance of keeping up the performance and delivery performance of the company, as there […]
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Industry 4.0 is ushering in a sustainable era leveraging digitization, artificial intelligence (AI), the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and similar technologies. Sustainability is undoubtedly the way forward for a better future and a greener planet. But, can we achieve our sustainability goals in a world driven by devices built with proprietary protocols and siloed […]
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A solid framework for the Industrial Internet of Things is at the heart of a long-term, robust environment for IoT project development in industrial settings. The process implies much more than having multiple industrial IoT devices connected to the internet. A robust infrastructure is a decisive constituent of that process. Some of the topics covered […]
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Onstage during the Smart City Expo Miami, South Florida’s premier smart cities conference, Michael Lake, President and CEO of Leading Cities, challenged city and industry leaders to move from rhetoric to action in dealing with growing rates of plastic waste. To support this effort, Leading Cities launched an open call for the next edition of […]
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New year, new beginning, new events! There is nothing more exciting than learning something new. And as we start the new chapter of the year, we welcome you with January 2023 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events happening around the globe, in-person or online, and what’s in it for the IIoT & ICS Cybersecurity community […]
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1. In one of your blogs published last year, you mentioned that “it’s time for universal automation.” What is holding us back? What is universal automation? It is basically the transposition of what happens in the IT industry or the smartphone industry to the automation industry. When you want to install an application on your […]
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Executive Order 14028 on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity was issued in May of 2021 and provided a roadmap for a series of regulatory initiatives that government agencies (and anyone doing business with them) should prepare for. Recently we’ve seen the rollout of two important mandates: OMB Memorandum M-22-18 dated Sept. 14, 2022 establishes requirements for […]
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ICS/OT Practitioners Share Their Unique Requirements & Concerns SANS released its annual ‘State of ICS/OT Cybersecurity’ report in October 2022. It reflects survey results from 332 ICS/OT organizations representing a range of industrial verticals. According to respondents, their 2nd biggest challenge in securing OT technologies and processes is that “ traditional IT security technologies are not […]
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A good portion of existing operational technology (OT) networks were originally built during the air gap days, where isolation from other enterprise systems made for sufficient security. As digital transformation initiatives drive IT and OT networks towards convergence, the result is a network where anything can theoretically connect to anything else. That’s a dangerous amount […]
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