Simple historians collect a few pieces of data for a short period. Some collect vast amounts of data that are transferred to an enterprise-level data lake. Some easily ship data to Excel for quick analysis. Others offer sophisticated analysis capabilities that provide direct insights into a process’s efficiency and productivity.

Calculating an optic power budget may seem like a daunting task. In this article, the author demystifies the process by providing a step-by-step guide on how to determine a power budget to ensure signal integrity, prevent system failure and optimize network design.

Four concerns are faced by industrial networking users when implementing firewall solutions. The article highlights how next-gen industrial LAN firewalls overcome these challenges to strengthen network security and ensure uninterrupted network operation.

Industry experts provide their perspective on advances in IT-OT convergence. Key trends include innovations in network automation, software defined networking and advanced cybersecurity solutions along with hybrid cloud-edge architectures, software virtualization, containerization technologies and the impact of AI.

NOA, AAS, and Process-X not only allow for secure data exchange between OT and IT but also lay the foundation for digital collaboration between companies. Looking at specific use cases and security architectures, it becomes clear how “moonshot thinking” can also become a reality in the process industry.

As the industrial landscape continues to evolve, the convergence of IT and OT represents a fundamental shift in industrial networking. Therefore, the ability to leverage the full potential of OT networking becomes increasingly critical to operational success. The overarching goal is seamless IT/OT integration.

Collaboration to advance data management, AI and generative AI capabilities. Integration of shop floor data is made available via Siemens Industrial Edge and IT data in the Snowflake AI Data Cloud.

This article explores the feasibility and potential of implementing Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for industrial automation by enabling Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) communications possibilities over BLE. It delves into the Bluetooth specifications, addressing aspects such as security, stability and technical specifications.

The two leading Single Pair Ethernet networks, the SPE Industrial Partner Network e.V. and the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance e.V., join forces for the future of industrial communication.

This article debunks the myth of IT/OT convergence as an effective manufacturing strategy, and explains why IT and OT should be prioritizing cooperation rather than convergence to protect both operational safety and business continuity.