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December 15, 2020
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Industrial connectivity – an overview
December 12, 2020
Connectivity is one of the fundamental pillars upon which the industrial IoT (IIoT) is built. And over the last few decades, industrial connectivity in particular has evolved considerably, especially in response to the ever-changing requirements of the manufacturing industry.
Industrial automation security: Specialized or better integrated?
December 12, 2020
Digitization offers many opportunities, but also poses risks. For example, the factory network may be subject to unwanted attacks, such as unauthorized access, malware, incorrect operation or malfunction.
90% of industry to utilize edge computing by 2022
December 7, 2020
Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, “5G and Edge Computing—Cloud Workloads Shifting to the Edge, Forecast to 2024”, finds that edge computing is a foundational technology for industrial enterprises as it offers shorter latencies, robust security, responsive data collection, and lower costs.
International Initiative to Define OPC UA Cloud Library
December 6, 2020
The OPC Foundation, in collaboration with CESMII, has announced the launch of a OPC UA Cloud Library Joint Working Group (JWG).
IIC defines framework for distributed edge computing
December 6, 2020
Moving computing from the cloud to the edge increases the performance, trustworthiness and efficiency of industrial IoT applications, according to a technical report from the Industrial Internet Consortium.
Benefits and versatility of IP routers
December 4, 2020
Most networks today communicate via the Internet Protocol (IP) – the backbone of the Internet. This includes modern machines comprised of complex subsystems with PLCs, HMIs, Barcode Readers, Motors etc.
Networking Megatrends Shape Automation & Control in 2021
December 4, 2020
Industrial automation and control is a primary beneficiary of the networking megatrends that have been shaping the future of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 technology initiatives for more than a decade.
Future is transparent, convergent and time-sensitive
December 4, 2020
John Browett, General Manager of the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) – Europe, looks at how TSN supports convergence and transparency, and what solutions businesses can adopt.
SPE in industrial applications
November 30, 2020
Single Pair Ethernet work continues with the aim of toughening up this evolutionary new technology for as many application scenarios as possible. But reduced cable weight, miniaturization and simplification of the connection technology will only come into play with achieving continuity with the overall infrastructure.