Elnur
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IT/OT Convergence

Bridging the divide: Unifying IT and OT in U.S. manufacturing

March 10, 2025
While IT often pushes for modernization and innovation, OT teams, responsible for the smooth operation of production lines, often resist change for fear of any disruption.

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Cybersecurity

Another new cybersecurity study shows risks to OT can’t be ignored

Paper from Palo Alto Networks and Siemens emphasizes the risks to SCADA systems and OT devices connected to the public internet.
Stevanovicigor
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Cybersecurity

OT cybersecurity challenges: Q&A with Rob Larsen

The security adviser at Silverfort weighs in on the convergence of OT and how it's reshaping cybersecurity, why manufacturing is so often targeted, and AI and IoT's role in the...
Andrii Yalanskyi
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Artificial Intelligence

Way out of the talent shortage: AI as a catalyst for a workforce surge

As labor shortages persist, manufacturers need intelligent tools to enhance agility, efficiency, and precision. AI is becoming essential for balancing labor gaps.
Bsenic
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Cybersecurity

Spearphishing, ransomware remain top cybersecurity threats to manufacturing

ReliaQuest report for Aug. 1, 2024, through Jan. 31, 2025, noted a “turbulent threat landscape” with attackers ramping up their abuse of remote external services software.
Roman Borodaev
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Artificial Intelligence

Hardware-agnostic AI: Creating an open market for industrial automation

Robotics solutions that use standards that are common skills in the workforce lower implementation and customization costs, and an open-architecture design reduces sourcing risks...
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Integrated Design

Developing the technology behind Kubota's cutting-edge tractors

How does a company manage to blend predictable product design with tech companies whose rapid iteration cycles feel unstable by comparison? The solution lies in hooking these ...
Salmassara
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Digital Transformation

Research shows tech growth in manufacturing off to a fast start in 2025

New Revalize report reflects what industry is prioritizing, the challenges they'll face, and what the future of the businesses might look like.