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  1. The Future of Smart Manufacturing Relies on Better Use of Operational Data

    Manufacturers today have plenty of data, but many feel overwhelmed by how much there is. Every system on the plant floor produces information. Historians store years of operational data. Dashboards…

  2. OT Cybersecurity in the Age of Digital Risk

    Manufacturers face growing cyber threats, rising compliance pressure, and increasing operational risk. At the recent Octoplant Partner Conference, one message stood out: OT cybersecurity is no longer just an engineering…

  3. The Hidden Costs of Operational Complexity and How to Reduce It

    In many industrial organizations, the hidden cost of operational complexity doesn’t appear as system failures or production issues. Operations continue running, and performance may seem stable. However, beneath the surface,…

  4. Keeping Your OT Systems Reliable Without Slowing Progress

    As manufacturing environments grow more complex, the real challenge isn’t adopting new technology, it’s sustaining what’s already in place. Routine patching, monitoring, and recovery activities consume valuable engineering capacity. InCommand…

  5. Stop Piloting Tech: Why Your Digital Transformation is Failing

    At this year’s Knowledge Transfer Event , we hosted keynote speaker Jeff Miller, Director of Smart Manufacturing and Innovation at InSource Solutions. Miller delivered a compelling presentation. He argues that…

  6. Smart Manufacturing Starts with Execution Discipline — Not Just Tech

    You know that iceberg graphic everyone loves? The one that shows how 90% of the iceberg sits below the surface, hidden and dangerous? Here’s a bold truth: Your manufacturing tech…

  7. How Far Will You Go for Data?

    Accessing and utilizing data efficiently in a professional setting can be challenging, especially compared to the simplicity of obtaining information in one’s personal life. For instance, a food manufacturer needed…