Cybersecurity in the Energy Sector: Managing Risk, Complexity, and Resilience in a Digitally Connected Era
As the energy sector undergoes rapid digital transformation, cybersecurity has shifted from a technical afterthought to a strategic imperative. During the session "Cybersecurity in the Energy Industry: Protecting Critical Infrastructure in a Connected Era," held at IIoT World Energy Day 2025, a
The IT/OT Academy: Practical Training to Drive Real Industrial Convergence
As industrial organizations accelerate their digital transformation journeys, one persistent challenge continues to block progress: the gap between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) teams. While "IT/OT convergence" has become a buzzword in Industry 4.0 circles, most professionals on
August 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
August 2025 is packed with top-tier events spotlighting Industrial IoT, cybersecurity, automation, and clean energy. From major global conferences to specialized expos, industry professionals have numerous opportunities to connect, learn, and discover innovations shaping the future of manufacturing, digital security,
Securing the Convergence: OT and IT Systems in the Modern Age
The industrial internet of things (IIoT) is reaching new heights. As the lines between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) blur, companies are unlocking new standards of visibility and efficiency. However, this trend also has a dark side that
From Pilots to Progress: How Manufacturers Can Scale MES and Industry 4.0 Initiatives the Right Way | SPONSORED
At the MES & Industry 4.0 event in Porto, Jeff Winter, VP of Business Strategy at Critical Manufacturing, outlined a practical roadmap for manufacturers ready to move beyond experimentation and into scalable transformation. Start with a Purpose-Built MVP Rolling out MES across
A Source of Industry Inspiration: Inside Škoda Auto’s Manufacturing Transformation
Interview with Andreas Dick, Member of the Board for Production & Logistics at Škoda Auto Škoda Auto, a Volkswagen Group brand, was founded in 1895—making it one of the oldest car manufacturers still in operation today. This year, Škoda celebrates its
Aligning People, Data, and Priorities: A Real-World Strategy for Scaling Digital Manufacturing
At the MES & Industry 4.0 Summit in Porto, May Yap, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Jabil, offered a clear message for manufacturers navigating global digital transformation: technology isn’t the hard part—alignment is. Across dozens of production sites and
Rethinking MES Architecture for the Age of AI and Edge Computing | SPONSORED
At the MES & Industry 4.0 Summit in Porto, Adélio Fernandes, VP of Engineering and Co-founder of Critical Manufacturing, shared forward-looking insights on how MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) must evolve to meet the needs of today’s data-intensive, AI-driven factories. His
The Urgent Shift in Automotive Manufacturing: Data Ownership, Shorter Lifecycles & Trust in AI
As manufacturing becomes increasingly digital and sustainability-focused, automotive leaders are confronting new pressures that reach far beyond the factory floor. In a recent interview at the MES & Industry 4.0 Summit in Porto, Dr. Thomas Kaufmann, Executive VP & COO