Recently, the Russia-based hacking group REvil, attacked the Florida-based software company Kaseya Ltd. If you’re not familiar with Kaseya, they provide network and security management services for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), not unlike what SolarWinds offers for large businesses. So this is yet another attack taking advantage of poor software security at companies that […]
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When organizations are contemplating bringing a new IoT product to market, the questions typically asked are: “Do we build our own platform and then develop our IoT product? Or, do we develop our IoT product on a platform that already exists?” Considerations for Building an IoT Platform Here are some common requirements to consider when developing an […]
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In March 2021, the Enterprise Strategy Group completed a research survey of 150 senior information technology (IT), cybersecurity, and operational technology (OT) professionals directly knowledgeable about their organization’s OT security practices. Organizations represented were from verticals in the retail supply chain, from manufacturers, to transportation (and AR in transportation) and logistics companies, all the way […]
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Ransomware is a serious cybersecurity challenge that is growing at uncontrollable rates. Every 11 seconds, a new organization falls victim to a ransomware attack. And by the end of this year, the cost of ransomware to businesses is expected to surpass $20 billion. In this article we present some cybersecurity tactics to prevent jackware attacks […]
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As the interconnection between IT (information technology) and OT (operational technology) continues to grow, cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) is becoming more important. Trend Micro shares their findings on both old and new threats that hound industrial endpoints in their “2020 Report on Threats Affecting ICS Endpoints.” Cybersecurity and Malware To validate ICS security […]
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Mayville Engineering Company (MEC) is a leading U.S.-based contract manufacturer that provides a broad range of prototyping and tooling, production fabrication, coating, assembly and aftermarket services, with a total of 20 facilities across seven states. MEC’s mission to create as much value for customers as possible has led to tremendous growth for the organization. Despite […]
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Boosting profitability, the sustainable way using Returnable Asset Tracking Perhaps the most impactful way to optimize workflow and increase efficiencies in large-scale manufacturing is to ensure that your machines are producing at full capacity and never experience unplanned downtime. Today, modern manufacturing enterprises express their progress towards maximum productivity as Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE). OEE […]
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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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This energy report from Uniper takes a comprehensive look at Asia’s new energy future, including the key trends driving Asia’s energy transition and the integration challenge. Lastly, digitalization and building a digital business case are covered, along with real use cases to inspire your digital transformation. Following are a few excerpts, the full report can […]
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An investment in industrial IoT can power hyperautomationIndustrial organizations have embraced automation to improve operational efficiency and reduce human error. By and large, however, industrial automation is siloed – it is applied to individual aspects of the business, but not used holistically across the organization. The key to extending automation throughout your business is hyperautomation.What […]
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By now, you’ve heard about Executive Order 14028 on “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity” which President Biden signed in May, 2021. It begins by stating, “The United States faces persistent and increasingly sophisticated malicious cyber campaigns that threaten the public sector, the private sector, and ultimately the American people’s security and privacy. The Federal Government must improve […]
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For most manufacturers, downtime is the single largest source of lost production time. Although some may acknowledge this, the cost and extent of manufacturing downtimes tend to be grossly underestimated. Determining the Real Cost of Manufacturing Downtime Most manufacturers are aware they are losing time and money because of downtime. However, many manufacturers can not accurately […]
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