Manufacturing has shifted into a phase of scaled execution. Today, leaders build autonomous systems that contextualize, secure, and act on data in real time. Based on insights from industry leaders at previous editions of IIoT World Days or events/presentations we attended, the following technologies define the 2026 tech stack for industrial excellence.1. Agentic AI: Autonomous […]
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Manufacturers are excited about 2026. The latest Sikich Industry Pulse shows that 65 % of respondents feel pressure from rising demand, 56 % are planning new equipment and automation projects, yet only 19 % intend to invest in cybersecurity. This gap exposes a critical vulnerability: as operational technology (OT) becomes the backbone of modern production, security is often treated […]
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In 2026, the traditional “air gap” is a logical challenge. The convergence of IT and OT, coupled with AI-driven threats, has rendered “security by obscurity” obsolete. To maintain operational resilience, industrial leaders are shifting their focus toward Identity, Visibility, and Secure Data Transfer.Based on insights from IIoT World Days 2025, this guide highlights six platforms defining the […]
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Executive Summary: The Industrial AI State of Play 2026The ARC Industry Leadership Forum 2026 revealed a definitive structural divide in the industrial sector. While 12.9% of “Pacesetters” have successfully scaled AI by decoupling intelligence from hardware via Industrial Data Fabrics (IDF), the remaining 87% struggle with basic connectivity and “pilot purgatory.”Top 3 Actionable Insights: From Assistance to Agency: Industrial AI has evolved from […]
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Cyber threats targeting manufacturing environments are becoming more sophisticated—and more relentless. But for many industrial organizations, the biggest challenge isn’t dealing with ransomware. It’s knowing where to start. In the session “From the Concrete to the Carpet: Assessing and Navigating OT Risk” at IIoT World Manufacturing Day 2025, cybersecurity leaders from Armis, Olin, and Fortinet […]
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Cybersecurity remains one of the most pressing challenges in industrial operations, but the biggest risk isn’t just external threats—it’s how companies manage and control access to critical infrastructure. James Redmond, Global Offer Manager for SCADA & Telemetry at Schneider Electric, discusses how new smart RTU solutions are transforming security, efficiency, and scalability in industrial environments. […]
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As manufacturing becomes more digitized and interconnected, the rise of cyberattacks targeting smart factories, industrial control systems (ICS), and operational technology (OT) has posed significant challenges for businesses worldwide. In recent years, ransomware attacks have become a prominent tool for cybercriminals, demonstrating how vulnerabilities in ICS environments can lead to severe operational disruptions. While the […]
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At the recent S4x24 cybersecurity conference Lucian Niemeyer, a distinguished former Assistant Secretary of Defense and current CEO of Building Cyber Security, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity, shared valuable insights into the evolving landscape of operational technology (OT) security and its critical importance in safeguarding our societal infrastructure. Evolving Perspectives on Cyber Safety […]
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OT/ICS security teams hear different perspectives from different groups and are often left confused as to the best place to begin. In Verve’s 30 years of experience in OT/ICS cyber security and reliability services, we often hear a debate about the best way to address cyber security risks. You hear about new vulnerabilities in ICS […]
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The 2021 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report from Fortinet finds that operational technology (OT) leaders continue to face cybersecurity challenges, some of which were exacerbated by the shift to work from home due to the pandemic. The pandemic also accelerated IT-OT network convergence for most organizations, which correlates to other CEO reports that […]
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