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Closing the Security Gap in Industrial IoT: Protecting Legacy Systems in a Connected World
· Cybersecurity

Closing the Security Gap in Industrial IoT: Protecting Legacy Systems in a Connected World

Legacy industrial control systems, including programmable logic controllers and sensors, were engineered for isolated environments without built-in authentication, encryption, or intrusion detection. When connected to modern networks, these devices create an expanded attack surface that determined adversaries can exploit. Bridging this security gap is now a top-tier cybersecurity priority for manufacturing, energy, and critical infrastructure […]

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October 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
· Cybersecurity

October 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events

October 2025 offers a busy schedule for professionals in industrial IoT, manufacturing, and ICS cybersecurity. From large trade shows to focused virtual events, industry leaders, engineers, and technology experts will gather worldwide to explore the latest solutions in automation, digital transformation, AI, and industrial cybersecurity. Whether you want to discover new manufacturing technologies in Osaka, […]

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Rethinking Predictive Maintenance: Why the Hardest 10% of Industrial Assets Demand a New Class of Sensors
· Predictive Maintenance

Rethinking Predictive Maintenance: Why the Hardest 10% of Industrial Assets Demand a New Class of Sensors

Predictive maintenance has proven its value across most industrial asset classes, but a stubborn 10% of equipment remains nearly impossible to monitor with conventional sensor technology. These are the assets in extreme temperatures, corrosive environments, confined spaces, or constantly vibrating structures where standard accelerometers and temperature probes simply cannot survive or deliver reliable readings. In […]

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The Workforce of the Future: Reimagining Nuclear with Purpose, People, and AI
· Energy

The Workforce of the Future: Reimagining Nuclear with Purpose, People, and AI

The nuclear industry is at a pivotal moment. As global energy demand surges—driven by AI, data centers, and the clean energy transition—nuclear power is reclaiming its rightful place as a critical solution. If we’re going to meet this moment, we must address a looming challenge that is as structural as it is strategic: workforce.This is […]

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Why Most IoT Data Is Useless—And What Manufacturers Can Do About It
· Connected Industry

Why Most IoT Data Is Useless—And What Manufacturers Can Do About It

Without high-quality asset master data, manufacturers risk wasting 90% of their IoT insights. Here’s how to change that.Manufacturers are racing to implement AI, digital twins, and predictive analytics—but most are leaving value on the table. According to IBM, 90% of industrial data collected goes unused. That’s not a tech failure. It’s a data foundation failure.During […]

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The Hidden Advantage of Generative AI in Manufacturing: Speed, Not Just Smarts
· Discrete Manufacturing

The Hidden Advantage of Generative AI in Manufacturing: Speed, Not Just Smarts

Generative AI in manufacturing cuts AI deployment costs by up to 40 times compared to conventional methods, according to experts from IBM and Prometheus Group at IIoT World’s 2024 session on Revolutionizing Asset Management. Pre-trained foundation models compress implementation timelines from months to days, making industrial AI accessible to mid-sized manufacturers for the first time.While […]

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How Oil & Gas Operators Are Enabling Remote-First, Low-Touch Operations
· Process Manufacturing

How Oil & Gas Operators Are Enabling Remote-First, Low-Touch Operations

A Practical Shift Toward Remote OperationsOil and gas operators are running offshore platforms from onshore control rooms today, not in a future pilot. In Norway, fully remote onshore control rooms manage offshore platforms using IIoT platforms, edge AI, and automation. The two primary benefits: lower operating costs and reduced personnel exposure in hazardous environments.Reducing the […]

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August 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
· Connected Industry

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, and energy. Whether you’re focused on cutting-edge cybersecurity, AI-driven automation, or sustainable energy solutions, this […]

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Mid-Year Review: Emerging Tech & Trends in Industrial Data
· Digital Disruption

Mid-Year Review: Emerging Tech & Trends in Industrial Data

We’re halfway there.June marks the mid-point of an already eventful year for manufacturing and industrial technology. Governmental influence on tariffs and sustainability benchmarking has reset the way many manufacturing companies are forecasting the ensuing quarters.And, of course, rapid advances in AI technology have predictably brought it to the forefront of many industrial decision-makers’ minds. We […]

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From Data to Insights: Turning Industrial Data into Actionable Intelligence
· Process Manufacturing

From Data to Insights: Turning Industrial Data into Actionable Intelligence

Manufacturing plants generate enormous volumes of data every second, from vibration sensors on rotating equipment to temperature readings in chemical reactors and throughput counters on packaging lines. Yet the vast majority of this data is never analyzed in time to influence decisions on the shop floor. In this article, IIoT World explores the end-to-end journey […]

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The Rise of Industrial AI: Automation Trends to Watch in 2025
· Artificial Intelligence

The Rise of Industrial AI: Automation Trends to Watch in 2025

Industrial AI is no longer an emerging concept; it is actively transforming how manufacturers automate processes, predict failures, and optimize output. In this guide, IIoT World examines the most significant industrial AI and automation trends that operations leaders, plant managers, and digital transformation teams need to understand. From the rise of AI agents on the […]

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Inside the Future of Manufacturing: What End Users in CPG and Life Sciences Need to Know Now
· Process Manufacturing

Inside the Future of Manufacturing: What End Users in CPG and Life Sciences Need to Know Now

At Automate Show 2025, one key theme echoed across the exhibit halls: industrial end users in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and life sciences are under growing pressure to produce faster, smarter, and more flexibly—without adding complexity or cost. But while new tech is everywhere, the difference-makers are clear: modular design, integrated energy and automation systems, and scalable AI are unlocking measurable results across the […]

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