The Future of Open Automation: Transforming Industrial Operations
· Process Manufacturing

The Future of Open Automation: Transforming Industrial Operations

For decades, proprietary control systems locked manufacturers into single-vendor ecosystems, driving up lifecycle costs and slowing innovation. Open automation is changing that equation by decoupling software from hardware through standards like IEC 61499 and the Open Process Automation Standard (O-PAS). In this IIoT World guide, we examine how open automation architectures enable plug-and-play interoperability, accelerate […]

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Futureproofing OT Security: Strategies to Protect Critical Infrastructure
· Cybersecurity

Futureproofing OT Security: Strategies to Protect Critical Infrastructure

Operational technology environments are under growing pressure from sophisticated cyber threats, yet many industrial organizations still rely on legacy defenses that were never designed for today’s connected factories and utilities. In this IIoT World strategy guide, we examine practical, forward-looking approaches to OT security, covering network segmentation, asset visibility, zero-trust architectures, and cross-functional IT/OT governance. […]

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Strengthening OT Supply Chain Security: Key Insights from S4 Conference
· Cybersecurity

Strengthening OT Supply Chain Security: Key Insights from S4 Conference

Operational technology supply chains have become a primary attack vector for cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure and manufacturing environments. In this article, IIoT World examines the most actionable insights from leading OT security practitioners, covering vendor risk management, firmware integrity verification, network segmentation strategies, and the role of Zero Trust architecture in protecting industrial supply […]

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Rethinking OT Security: Insights from Almog Apirion, CEO of Cyolo
· Cybersecurity

Rethinking OT Security: Insights from Almog Apirion, CEO of Cyolo

At S4 Tampa, Almog Apirion, CEO of Cyolo, shared his expertise on securing cyber-physical systems, tackling zero trust challenges, AI-driven threats, and the future of identity-based security. His journey from leading the Israeli Navy’s cyber unit to protecting global industrial operations has given him a unique perspective on what truly works—and what doesn’t—in OT security.Why […]

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Top 5 reasons to attend EMO 2019
· Smart Manufacturing

Top 5 reasons to attend EMO 2019

The EMO Hannover, Germany, is the world’s third largest machine tool market taking place this year in Hannover, Germany, September 16-21, 2019. Last week, I had the opportunity to travel to Hannover, Germany, to get a preview of the show as part of an 80 media & analyst preview sponsored by EDO.  Below are my […]

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Antonio Santos, Senior Data Intelligence
· Our Contributors

Antonio Santos, Senior Data Intelligence

Antonio Santos is a Social Media Business Evangelist and Senior Data Intelligence Expert, focusing on Digital Inclusion, Social Media Engagement, and Social Business. He is a Sociologist with expertise on Applied Research; he previously worked in the Media, Military, Public Sector and Telecom before joining Siemens IT and Atos. Is a recognized leader in social […]

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