Why this matters now As industry faces an ever-increasing number of new challenges—workforce reductions, supply chain shortages, increased global competition, and more—operational technology (OT) teams are continually looking for ways to optimize their operations....
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Reshaping Grid and Data Center Power Strategies
Why this matters now The AI revolution is here, and it comes with a very real and growing demand for power. As AI capabilities become embedded into everyday tools and industrial systems alike, the energy required to train and operate these models has grown...
Balancing Cybersecurity and Uptime in OT Environments
TL;DR OT cybersecurity must balance protection with continuous uptime. IT-focused tools can disrupt critical OT operations. Fit-for-purpose OT security solutions reduce implementation risk. Effective cybersecurity strategies now assume systems are already compromised....
How Solar Operators Can Navigate NERC CIP and Strengthen Cybersecurity
Why this matters now As critical infrastructure providers, energy companies face increasing pressure to meet evolving cybersecurity regulations while maintaining operational performance. Among the most important of these requirements are the North American Electric...
Bringing AI to the Edge Without Compromising Rugged Performance
TL;DR AI is driving new computational demands at the industrial edge. Traditional GPUs compromise rugged industrial PC performance. MLSoC enables edge AI without sacrificing durability. Local LLMs reduce latency, cost, and cloud dependency. Edge AI enables greater...
Building Modular LNG Projects for a More Autonomous Future
TL;DR LNG projects are becoming more modular and more complex. Modular strategies require strong standardization and integration. Global automation support from Emerson helps reduce execution risk. Enterprise Operations Platforms (EOPs) enable seamless data flow....
Industrial AI Is Improving Operator Decision‑Making Without Taking Control
Why this matters now As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates, it is easy to assume that progress requires turning more decisions over to machines. In industrial environments, however, the most valuable AI applications today are those that support operators...
AI Data Centers Are Rewriting the Rules of Power Infrastructure
TL;DR AI data centers require far more power than traditional facilities. The electrical grid cannot yet support this scale or volatility. Onsite, islanded power systems are becoming the preferred approach. Project coordination is a major challenge across multiple...
Reshaping Grid and Data Center Power Strategies
Why this matters now The AI revolution is here, and it comes with a very real and growing demand for power. As AI capabilities become embedded into everyday tools and industrial systems alike, the energy required to train and operate these models has grown...
Modernizing HMIs to Improve Operator Performance and Reduce Alarm Floods
TL;DR Alarm floods reduce operator effectiveness and obscure critical issues. Legacy HMIs often fail to meet modern usability standards. Pre-configured graphics simplify HMI development and maintenance. Modern HMIs improve speed, clarity, and navigation. AI-enabled...
SaaS Is Changing the Dynamics of Predictive Maintenance
Why this matters now A strong reliability program has long been tied directly to improved production, safety, and operational performance. Today’s sensing technologies deliver unprecedented visibility into asset health, enabling teams to keep critical equipment...
Improving Mining Reliability with Wireless Monitoring and Edge AI
Why this matters now Mining has always been a challenging industry. Mine sites are inherently dirty operations and are often situated in very remote locations. As critical minerals become increasingly scarce, those conditions are exacerbated, as mining operations are...
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