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Connected Workers in the Power Industry

It is helpful to come up with a broad definition of Connected Worker, but more importantly to define how it can help power utilities operate in a way that is sustainable, reliable, and profitable. In the broadest sense, Connected Workers refers to how we change the way we work. Connected refers to the technology enabler (Cloud, AI, ML, Mobility). ...

Anyone Can Be Hacked (Virsec Blog)

The truth is no organization is un-hackable. As John Chambers, former CEO of Cisco, and current CEO and founder of JC2 Ventures, stated several years ago, “There are two types of companies: those that have been hacked, and those who don't know they have been hacked.”...

Five Reasons Subscription Shouldn’t be a Bad Word for Automation Software

Subscription is almost a dirty word for many companies; why pay regularly for something you can purchase once? Here are some of the reasons it’s time to stop considering subscription software for operations control only as a recurring cost instead of a future-proofing opportunity. ...

5 Backup Best Practices for Industrial Automation (Auvesy Blog)

The importance of up-to-date backups for every device in your production plant can’t be overstated. Just look to the recent malware attacks like Colonial Pipeline and JBS as examples. Every missing or outdated backup can cost valuable time in the disaster recovery process. ...