Fortinet OT Security Summit: Strengthening Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure | SPONSORED
As cyber threats targeting operational technology (OT) and critical infrastructure continue to rise, organizations must prioritize cybersecurity to protect essential systems. Attacks on power grids, oil and gas facilities, and manufacturing plants can cause widespread disruptions, financial losses, and safety
AI Copilots: Transforming Manufacturing with Intelligent Assistance
The manufacturing industry is undergoing a technological revolution, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) copilots leading the charge. AI copilots are intelligent assistants designed to work alongside human operators, enhancing efficiency, quality control, and process optimization in manufacturing environments. As industries strive for greater productivity and fewer errors, AI copilots
Why Manufacturing is the Top Target for Cyberattacks – And How to Fight Back
Manufacturing remains one of the most targeted industries for cyberattacks, with ransomware and data extortion incidents leading the way. The Arctic Wolf Threat Report 2025 highlights how cybercriminals exploit operational vulnerabilities in manufacturing environments, causing disruptions that can lead to financial loss,
Are data historians holding us back? | SPONSORED
The role of the data historian has changed a lot since the 1980s, and it’s time to rethink how it serves us. Industry 4.0 demands better integration between OT and IT systems, allowing teams to centralize data and extract real-time
MQTT Brokers: Enabling Real-Time Data Integration in Manufacturing
In modern manufacturing, seamless data flow between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) is critical for efficiency and innovation. During a recent panel discussion, Ravi Subramanyan, Director of Industry Solutions Manufacturing at HiveMQ, highlighted the growing role of MQTT
How Automatic Carrier Systems Are Revolutionizing the Food Industry
The food industry, a sector traditionally reliant on manual labor, is experiencing a transformative shift with the introduction of automatic carrier systems. These advanced technologies are reshaping how food products are transported, stored, and handled across production lines, warehouses, and
Leveraging Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) for Remote Maintenance in Industrial IoT
As industries increasingly adopt the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), the need for real-time, efficient, and cost-effective maintenance solutions has never been greater. One of the most promising technologies for improving maintenance processes is Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality
Breaking Down Data Silos: How Real-Time IIoT Platforms Revolutionize Manufacturing Efficiency
Companies face a daunting challenge in today’s volatile manufacturing environment: integrating isolated data systems to enable smarter, faster decisions. Real-time Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platforms offer a game-changing solution, but many manufacturers remain trapped in “pilot purgatory,” struggling to
Scaling Industrial Data Solutions: Cognite’s Approach to Unlocking Value at Scale
As industries worldwide accelerate their digital transformation, the challenge of scaling data solutions effectively remains a critical hurdle. Cognite, a leader in industrial data software, is tackling this challenge head-on, helping enterprises move beyond pilot projects to fully scaled, value-driven
From Reactive to Predictive: How IIoT Is Transforming Maintenance Strategies
Industrial maintenance…a headache? Yes. Thief of time? Absolutely. Reputation killer? It has its moments! These are the results of relying on a reactive approach to industrial maintenance. Reacting when equipment failures occur repeatedly without warning leads to operational downtime, production
Building the Factory of the Future: Bridging Innovation and Practicality
The concept of the “Factory of the Future” is no longer a distant vision; it is an achievable reality driven by the integration of advanced technologies, collaborative ecosystems, and forward-thinking strategies. Manufacturers seeking to transform their operations must balance innovation
The Future of Open Automation: Transforming Industrial Operations
What is Open Automation? Open automation is reshaping industrial operations by allowing businesses to integrate new automation technologies at the speed of innovation. Traditionally, industrial systems have been locked into proprietary ecosystems, limiting flexibility and slowing down the adoption of new