Technology Updates
1.6T Ethernet Moves Closer to Reality in Ethernet Alliance Demo
September 10, 2026
Live multi-vendor showcase puts 1.6T to work as AI drives growing network demands and IEEE P802.3dj moves forward.
Protecting Critical Operations Across Converged IT and OT Environments
August 31, 2026
Collaboration introduces Cognizant Cybersecurity for Operational Technology, powered by CrowdStrike Falcon® for XIoT. The service combines Cognizant’s industrial engineering expertise and managed security operations with CrowdStrike’s unified visibility and protection across XIoT and IT environments.
ISASecure to Develop Certification Scheme for Commercial Components
August 25, 2026
The ISASecure mission is to provide the highest level of assurance possible for the cybersecurity of industrial automation control systems, conducting certifications for off-the-shelf control system products and supplier development practices.
40 Years of PC-based Control for Automation
July 28, 2026
Beckhoff celebrates 40 years of PC-Based control from a technological revolution in 1986 to a global standard in automation today.
Legacy Equipment Data Produces Measurable OEE Gains
July 14, 2026
Belden and Tulip help manufacturers act on data from legacy equipment for measurable OEE gains. Operations and quality teams can now act on real-time production data without replacing equipment or disrupting lines.
ByteSnap Design Urges Engineers to Embrace Decentralised ‘Edge AI’
July 13, 2026
Ahead of 16 July, ByteSnap Design warns cloud isn’t a cure and argues that real innovation is happening at the Edge, not in the cloud.
Wi-SUN FAN First Wireless Mesh Network Standard Adopted by ISO/IEC
July 7, 2026
International recognition as ISO/IEC/IEEE 32857:2026 removes procurement barriers for utilities and smart cities, accelerating adoption of standards-based wireless mesh networking.
2026 Industrial Network Market Share: Annual Analysis by HMS
June 18, 2026
Industrial Ethernet accounts for eight of ten new nodes implemented in factories. The Fieldbus usage decline is accelerating, according to HMS Networks’ annual analysis.
Security is the Key Takeaway from PI Meeting in Seoul
June 18, 2026
After wrapping up an in-depth three days of meetings and presentations in Seoul, the takeaway is clear: cybersecurity is the most-asked-about topic across continents.
IO-Link Releases Machine-Readable Spec for JSON
June 18, 2026
The IO-Link Community announces the release of a new specification, “JSON Integration for IO-Link,” for JSON mapping.