Paul Viorel

Paul Viorel
From Visibility to Vigilance: Transforming Industrial Cybersecurity with Schneider Electric
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From Visibility to Vigilance: Transforming Industrial Cybersecurity with Schneider Electric

In this interview during the Innovation Summit 2024, Jay Abdallah, Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions & Services at Schneider Electric, talks about the double-edged sword that technological advancement represents. While it undoubtedly propels efficiency and efficacy in operations, it concurrently expands the attack surface, necessitating heightened security standards and regulatory compliance to shield against vulnerabilities. […]

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[E-book] Harnessing the Power of Node-RED for Industrial Innovation
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[E-book] Harnessing the Power of Node-RED for Industrial Innovation

Node-RED stands at the forefront of the digital transformation, embodying a significant leap in bridging complex programming and intuitive, accessible interfaces. Born from the innovative endeavors of Nick O’Leary at IBM, this open-source, low-code environment has rapidly evolved from a simple MQTT message visualizer to a powerful tool for IoT and automation, underscoring the value […]

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The 2024 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge: A Call to Urban Innovators
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The 2024 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge: A Call to Urban Innovators

Leading Cities, in partnership with QBE, has opened the floor for the 2024 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge, inviting innovators and entrepreneurs across the globe to present their smart-city solutions aimed at enhancing urban resilience. This prestigious challenge, now in its sixth year, is a unique opportunity for pioneers in urban innovation to secure funding of […]

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Predictive Maintenance: Harnessing Data for Smarter Industrial Operations
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Predictive Maintenance: Harnessing Data for Smarter Industrial Operations

Predictive maintenance, a strategy revolutionizing industrial operations, hinges on the power of data to foresee machinery malfunctions before they occur. Imagine a scenario where your washing machine company calls to preemptively fix a pump on the brink of failure, saving you from unexpected downtime and additional damage. This concept, scaled to industrial proportions, underlines the […]

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[Case study] A Global Manufacturer’s Journey to Automating PKI with Keyfactor
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[Case study] A Global Manufacturer’s Journey to Automating PKI with Keyfactor

In a world where cybersecurity is not just a necessity but a critical competitive edge, a global manufacturer leading in sensing, electrical protection, control, and power management solutions faced significant challenges in securing its operations. Managing over 72,000 certificates, including 18,000 active ones, across many IoT devices presented a complex problem. This scenario demanded a […]

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Eight benefits and long-term advantages of embracing energy efficiency in industrial operations
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Eight benefits and long-term advantages of embracing energy efficiency in industrial operations

Adopting energy efficiency measures is becoming increasingly important in the modern industrial landscape for immediate cost savings and long-term operational and environmental benefits. This infographic shows energy efficiency’s main benefits in industrial operations, highlighting several key advantages that extend beyond the conventional goal of reducing energy bills. Firstly, energy efficiency measures are crucial for improving […]

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Digital Trust in Manufacturing: A Cornerstone for Security, Innovation, and Growth
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Digital Trust in Manufacturing: A Cornerstone for Security, Innovation, and Growth

Digital trust is paramount in manufacturing, as it fosters confidence between businesses, their partners, and customers. It ensures the security of sensitive data, promotes transparency in supply chains, and enables seamless communication and collaboration.Benefits of Digital Trust in ManufacturingEnhanced Security: Digital trust safeguards manufacturing processes, equipment, and data from cyber threats. It strengthens defense against unauthorized […]

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Is that Newborn an IoT or an IIoT – How to Decide?
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Is that Newborn an IoT or an IIoT – How to Decide?

Introduction During the past decades, we learned about Information Technology (IT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Operation Technology (OT), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, which manage the operation of a broad range of consumer, commercial industrial and more facilities. We learned how to design each type of control architecture and learned about cyber […]

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Unlocking the Future of Industrial IoT: Join me at the Innovation Summit Paris by Schneider Electric
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Unlocking the Future of Industrial IoT: Join me at the Innovation Summit Paris by Schneider Electric

I am excited to extend a special invitation to all of you, our esteemed community of industrial IoT enthusiasts, to join me at the upcoming Innovation Summit Paris by Schneider Electric. This event, set to bring together more than 2,000 attendees from over 40 countries, including 200+ C-level executives and featuring over 40 speakers, promises […]

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Three practical use cases for Industrial DataOps
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Three practical use cases for Industrial DataOps

Most manufacturing companies realize the benefits of leveraging industrial data to improve production and save costs but scaling up their pilots and small-scale tests to the plant-wide, multi-plant, or enterprise level remains challenging. Reasons for this include the time and cost of integration projects, the fear of exposing operational systems to cyber-threats, and a lack […]

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Elevating OT Cybersecurity Through Managed Services: A Strategic Framework
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Elevating OT Cybersecurity Through Managed Services: A Strategic Framework

In today’s interconnected world, the cybersecurity of Operational Technology (OT) systems has emerged as a pivotal concern for industries spanning power generation to process manufacturing. The complexity and criticality of these systems demand a sophisticated, nuanced approach to cybersecurity that evolves in tandem with emerging threats and technologies. The concept of managed services in the […]

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Choosing the Right Data Solution: Data Historians vs Time Series Databases
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Choosing the Right Data Solution: Data Historians vs Time Series Databases

In the era of Industry 4.0, industrial IoT developers and decision-makers face the challenge of selecting the most suitable data solution for their organizations. Two popular options are data historians and time series databases. While both have merits, it’s crucial to understand their pros and cons to make an informed decision. In this article, we’ll […]

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