Are you tired of hearing about the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) already…. but are unsure how it is going to impact your job or what you should be doing about it? Join the crowd! While the IIoT is an important trend that is occurring rapidly and right now, understanding it, taking action on it and benefitting from it does not have to be difficult.

Installing Ethernet on the factory floor is not new. What is changing is its adoption for controlling communications to power-hungry machines, often in areas regulated by the National Electrical Code (NEC).

If you are more comfortable programming PLCs than implementing cyber security measures this series of blogs is for you. Its goal is to give you an overview of the security functions built into network devices so you can implement the ones that are appropriate for your application.

Industrial networks need reliable and secure data communication. Operating in extreme or harsh environments – which is the reality network managers face each day – isn’t an acceptable excuse for disruptions or downtime.

Every industry today is under pressure to lower costs yet increase flexibility. A particular example is the electric power industry where on the one hand there are initiatives to increase the two-way communication of data to meet the vision of the smart grid, and on the other hand, keeping costs down is essential.