In our extensive conversations with industry leaders across four continents, a recurring theme has emerged: the persistent challenge of internal resource constraints and overwhelming workloads in the realm of digital transformation. According to 2020 research by…
In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, connectivity is the key to unlocking efficiency and productivity. Industrial devices, such as those used in factories and energy management systems, generate vast amounts of data that can provide valuable…
Welcome to June 2023, the midpoint of the year! This month, we have compiled a comprehensive list of events happening worldwide, in-person and online, specifically tailored to the Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity community across all…
Manufacturing processes are becoming increasingly complex, with multiple components and subsystems that need to work together seamlessly for optimal efficiency. In this context, MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport), an open-source protocol originally designed for remote oil…
As industrial automation continues to advance, one organization is making waves in the industry with a unique approach to software and hardware integration. Universal Automation, a newly funded association, is focused on decoupling software from hardware…
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing software systems. Francisco Lobo, the CEO of Critical Manufacturing, shares his insights and vision on how AI is…
Welcome to our roundup of Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity events for May 2023. As technology continues to advance, the need for security in the industrial sector is becoming increasingly important. This month, we've compiled a…
Should AI research stop even temporarily? In my view, no, as AI is the response of humanity to a global society and physical world of ever-increasing complexity. As the physical and social complexity increases processes are…
Predictive maintenance has become a standard phrase in the equipment business and it is taking hold with OEMs. However, maintenance teams are not seeing much use for it. For them, “predictive maintenance is like chasing one’s…
Modern manufacturing has undergone profound changes in the past two decades due to the advent of advanced technology and the digital age. Among these changes is the move towards connected manufacturing, which is known as Industry…
When it comes to data collection, who are you really serving? That objective often gets lost amid the OT/IT alignment discussions. Anyone who has embarked on a digital transformation project is likely familiar with the data…
Industrial control systems (ICS) cybersecurity is a growing concern as hackers target critical infrastructures. Eric Byers, CTO of aDolus, shared his thoughts on industrial cybersecurity challenges in this interview with Lucian Fogoros, Co-founder of IioT World.…