Articles Tagged with ''industrial networks''

IIoT

How IIoT can improve food and beverage bottom lines

IIoT can pave the way for better scrutiny of processes, tracking food safety and operating efficiencies

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor

April 9, 2019

Precise control over food and beverage production is in the spotlight as health-conscious consumers are increasingly paying close attention to the ingredients and labeling of their products. So, to protect consumers, governments are closely regulating the traceability, manufacturing, and labeling of food and beverage products. Meanwhile, increased competition and narrow margins in food manufacturing are making efficient production essential in driving ROI and business viability.

Digitalization

Use segmented digitization to be competitive in a lasting, affordable way

Wayne Labs

March 12, 2019

If you're not embarking on the digital transformation journey, you'll be flying blind without the instrumentation and computing capabilities to keep you focused on producing quality, food-safe product and staying ahead of your competition.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity helps manufacturers create more secure, resilient networks

Wayne Labs

February 13, 2019

The very life of your business may depend upon how you respond to preventing potential cybersecurity attacks.

Software

How processors can guard against cyberattacks

A cybersecurity attack at a food processing plant can lead to production disruptions, theft of intellectual property or even a food safety failure

Wayne Labs

October 17, 2018

For many manufacturing companies—and food and beverage are no different—cybersecurity events are happening more often than you think.

Information Security

Beefing up on industrial computer security and password protection

Industrial automation systems are becoming secure-by-design, but weak passwords can wreak havoc with the best-designed systems

Wayne Labs

April 6, 2018

A newly published standard specifies process requirements for the secure development of products used in industrial automation and control systems (IACS).

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IIoT and the cloud

Know when, why and how to apply cloud architectures in your plant and enterprise, keeping in mind that on-site and edge-based servers keep you up and running on a stormy day.

Wayne Labs

January 8, 2018

The cloud provides storage space, communications, analytics and much more. But knowing the cloud's limitations in terms of reliability, security and performance—and what your expectations are—will play a major role in how you design and implement a cloud-based IIoT system.

Automation Series

How the Industrial Internet of Things is affecting food processing

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) offers capabilities many manufacturers don’t have now, and it can do it securely and cost effectively.

Wayne Labs

January 8, 2018

A good way to think of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is as an ever-expanding toolset to improve your operations.

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IIoT and the Open Process Automation Forum

OPAF stands ready to help users with IIoT and their automation questions.

Wayne Labs

January 7, 2018

Kevin Fitzgerald, a global solutions architect and Schneider Electric Fellow and representative of OPAF, answers questions on IIoT and the OPAF’s role in IIoT technologies.

Technology Sourcebook

Mencom Industrial networking devices

September 18, 2017

Mencom Industrial networking devices are designed with embedded isolation to withstand electromagnetic interference and susceptibility.

TECH FLASH

Internet of Things: Remote monitoring

The Internet-enabled systems bring a new level of flexibility, performance and cost advantages.

April 26, 2016

They also raise concerns about data, plant information and product security.

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.