Technology Updates
Report confirms growing dominance of Industrial Ethernet
July 17, 2025
After an exceptional surge in 2023, the market experienced a slight slowdown in 2024, with a decrease of approximately 10–11% in newly installed nodes.
CIP Security Pull Model for configuration data
May 17, 2025
The CIP Security pull model for configuration information will allow for parameters in JSON format to be automatically available for EtherNet/IP network-capable devices.
Wireless Broadband Alliance: Wi-Fi predictions for 2025
January 22, 2025
The WBA Annual Industry Report 2025 showcases the technology trends that reflect how Wi-Fi is evolving to meet the demands of increased connectivity, higher speeds, better security, the growing number of devices connected to the internet and a greater focus on energy efficiency.
Rockwell and Microsoft Strategic collaboration
January 22, 2025
Rockwell Automation and Microsoft deliver shared vision to accelerate industrial transformation.
EtherNet/IP technology updates announced at SPS Show
November 23, 2024
Process Device Profiles for EtherNet/IP expanded to include RTD and thermocouple temperature sensors, and EtherNet/IP concurrent connections for critical applications are now available with CIP Safety.
CIP Security firewall offers enhanced intrusion deterrence
January 16, 2024
Device-based firewall profile has been added to CIP Security to further protect EtherNet/IP networks and help discourage bad actors from infiltrating industrial networks.
PROFINET security specification updated
January 15, 2024
PROFINET Security Class 1 has transitioned to concrete implementation.
New Wi-Fi 7 Wireless Broadband Alliance Report Findings
November 15, 2023
Wi-Fi 7 will enable consumer, enterprise, Industry 4.0, medical, smart city and other applications that are impractical or impossible with other wired and wireless technologies, providing twice the bandwidth and three times the speed of Wi-Fi 6, deterministic network support, and more
Network automation market to cross USD 30 Billion by 2028
July 19, 2023
The network automation market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $5 billion to over $30 billion by 2028, as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights, Inc.
Industrial Ethernet & wireless networks growing
May 20, 2023
There is continued growth for Industrial Ethernet and wireless networks, according to HMS Networks as it released its industrial network market shares for 2023.