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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 Every missing or outdated backup can cost valuable time in the disaster recovery process. ...

Defining Operational Excellence

Operational excellence is the ultimate pursuit of an organization, and it is created by establishing a high level of reliability and enabling the team to agilely maximize efficiencies. These efficiencies extend across all inter-related aspects of the business, including sales, marketing, finance, engineering, production, supply chain, legal, and front office....

Go Beyond Preparation for Better Automation Maturity

Assessing your organization’s automation maturity status is a critical early move in the digital transformation journey and doing so provides a helpful indication of the steps your company can make in realizing the benefits of a digital transformation. ...

Uncovering Opportunities Using Process Data

This third and final blog focuses on transforming raw process data into meaningful insights, usable throughout an organization so people can make informed and timely decisions, improve operational efficiency, and reduce costs....