Paul Viorel
The next stage of digitalization in the process industries
· Connected Industry

The next stage of digitalization in the process industries

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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[On demand] Industrial IoT architecture: how to tap into its full potential
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[On demand] Industrial IoT architecture: how to tap into its full potential

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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Free Solution to Reduce Plastic Waste
· Smart Cities

Free Solution to Reduce Plastic Waste

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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January 2023 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
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January 2023 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events

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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IIoT-World / UniversalAutomation.Org Q&A
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IIoT-World / UniversalAutomation.Org Q&A

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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ICS/OT Security Practitioners Agree. Your Technology Matters
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ICS/OT Security Practitioners Agree. Your Technology Matters

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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Rethinking the Cloud in the Emerging Era of the Edge
· Smart Manufacturing

Rethinking the Cloud in the Emerging Era of the Edge

Has irrational exuberance led us to misjudge the possibilities for cloud computing? Obviously, the cloud has been a boon for enterprises, doing so much to further flexibility and collaboration while offering a more efficient way to store and process data. But as enterprises look to promote the digital transformation of their organizations with the cloud […]

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Modern Asset Management for the Energy Industry
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Modern Asset Management for the Energy Industry

The energy sector still grapples with challenges of legacy infrastructure and vendor lock-in, even in the era of Utility 4.0. To address these challenges, the industry needs to integrate outdated existing systems with disruptive digital technologies. This also involves increased interfacing and data exchange between different Operational Technology systems and Information Technology systems. In short, […]

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[Use Case] How Industry 4.0 Improves Performance of Clean-in-place Machine
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[Use Case] How Industry 4.0 Improves Performance of Clean-in-place Machine

Improve availability and traceability A well known juice and beverage manufacturer wanted to incorporate Industry 4.0 initiatives to improve CIP performance and profits. • Tons of juices had to be scrapped due to residual chemicals found in test batches. • Troubleshooting quality issues was time consuming since no documentation or traceability of each distinctive step […]

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December 2022 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
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December 2022 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events

‘Tis the holiday season! ‘Tis the events season! December may be the last month of the year, but it’s definitely not the last when it comes to exciting local and global events. Below is the list – and timeline – of IIoT and ICS Cybersecurity events happening in December 2022 around the globe, in-person or […]

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Everest Group PEAK Matrix®️for IoT Supply Chain Solution Provider 2022
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Everest Group PEAK Matrix®️for IoT Supply Chain Solution Provider 2022

Business resilience has been top priority for enterprises as they aim to revive and grow their businesses in a post-pandemic era. Digitization of their existing supply chain is the first step in achieving this goal, and Internet of Things (loT) technology lies at the center of this. Around 40% firms have already embarked on this […]

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