Five Expert Tips to Protect Industrial Networks

As more OT and IT networks converge, there are several attack surfaces emerging in industrial control systems. Some are known vulnerabilities, but there are also some that are unknown. That’s why it’s important that everyone from management to individual users join forces to support industrial cybersecurity from the edge to the cloud. Here are 5 […]
Remote Wellhead Surveillance Case Study

Terra Ferma, Moxa, and MSI TEC extended IT communications from the corporate offices out to the most remote and harsh industrial environments the oil and gas industries have to face. Terra Ferma was challenged with bringing remote video surveillance and data acquisition to multiple wellheads scattered throughout the cold, harsh Rocky Mountains of the Central […]
Benefits of the Industrial IoT

The Industrial IoT is bringing new growth opportunities to businesses who are investing in the proper networking infrastructure. While the Industrial IoT movement is in its early stages, there are advantages to investing in connectivity and security measures now, no matter the industry or application. Typically businesses that migrate over to the Industrial IoT experience: […]
What is Industrial IoT

The Internet of Things or the IoT is a network of things, objects, and devices that are embedded with software, sensors, and other technologies that connect and exchange data over the internet. This includes every day devices like fitness trackers, smart appliances, robot vacuums, bathroom scales, tooth brushes and more. The insights from the data […]
Simplify Transformation of Your IIoT Systems

Simplify Transformation of Your IIoT Systems We make it easy to transport your OT data to the digital highway with advanced IIoT gateways and long-term support. Contact Us Transport your OT data to the digital highway. Networks serve as the bridge in a connected industrial system. For data to get from one point to another, […]
The Importance of Keeping IIoT Gateways Up-to-date

IIoT gateways act as a gate or bridge between OT devices and the cloud in IoT and IIoT applications. Since they often need to process the bulk of ingress and egress data, they are more exposed to cybersecurity threats than other devices. For this reason, it is extremely important to keep your IIoT gateway software […]
Moxa EDR-G9010 Secure Routers Now Feature Intrusion Prevention System

Moxa’s EDR-G9010 secure routers now feature industrial intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to protect manufacturing and critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. The EDR-G9010 Series is an all-in-one secure router with firewall/NAT/VPN/switch functionality, as well as a first-line network defense for industrial automation and control systems (IACS). Adding IDS/IPS, turns the EDR-G9010 Series into an industrial firewall […]
Axiomtek’s eBOX671A Makes It Easier to Bring Al to the Factory

Axiomtek’s eBOX671A industrial computer makes it easier to bring Al to the factory. The new eBox671A is a fanless embedded system built for IIoT applications, such as edge computing, machine vision, deep learning, and robotic control. It’s powered by the high-performance Intel® Xeon®, 10th generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 or Celeron® processor (code name: Comet Lake-S) […]
New Axiomtek ISO 7637-2 Compliant Vehicle PC for Transportation Gateway – tBOX110

Looking for a compact and fanless in-vehicle gateway system that’s ISO 7637-2 Compliant? Axiomtek unveils the new tBOX110, a compact fanless in-vehicle embedded system for gateway application for transportation applications. It’s powered by the Intel Atom® x5-E3940 processor and compliant with ISO 7637-2. With a wide operating temperature range (-40°C to +70°C) and 3Grms vibration […]
Cisco IoT Portfolio Wins M2M Product Awards

It’s clear that Cisco’s IoT portfolio is continually growing and improving – and winning awards. This year Cisco IoT won three IoT Breakthrough Awards (along with many others). In the 2022 IoT Breakthrough Awards, Cisco won awards in three major categories: M2M Product of the Year – IR1800. Cisco’s new Catalyst IR1800 Rugged Series Routers […]
New Ewon Cosy+ For Secure Remote Access

Ewon by HMS Networks has released a new industrial VPN gateway, Ewon Cosy+ ETH, the latest evolution in remote access for Industrial Internet of Things. The Ewon Cosy+ offers improved security that meets the highest IoT standards and has a straightforward setup, which makes any machine IIoT-ready in a matter of minutes. The Cosy+ ETH […]
Ewon Devices Impacted By AT&T 3G Shutdown

On February 22, 2022, AT&T will phase out its 3G network in the United States, which will affect cellular IoT devices currently deployed on its 3G network. Some 4G LTE modules and devices will also be impacted by the 3G AT&T network sunset – even if they are connected to 4G. The AT&T 3G shutdown […]
Keeping IIoT Gateway Software Up-to-date

IIoT gateways act as a gate or bridge between OT devices and the cloud in IoT and IIoT applications. Since they often need to process the bulk of ingress and egress data, they are more exposed to cybersecurity threats than other devices. For this reason, it is extremely important to keep your IIoT gateway […]
Enabling Configurable Data Transmission With Moxa IIoT Gateways

With the increase of industrial IoT (IIoT) applications, the gateways that sit between the “things” and the Internet have become extremely important. A gateway acquires data from sensors and actuators in the field, and then transfers the data to the cloud, enabling smooth data flow from field to cloud. To ensure the stability of the […]
Introduction to Oriental Motor’s the MEXE02 Support Software

The MEXE02 support software is a universal data setting tool for many products from Oriental Motor. It can set up stored data and parameters for stepper motor drivers and brushless motor drivers as well as communication parameters on network drivers. The MEXE02 Product Support Software is a powerful software package that allows you to control […]
Oriental Motors Online Catalog for Factory Automation Network

Oriental Motors has a new interactive online catalog for Factory Automation Networks that highlights the products they manufacture for industrial communication protocols, such as EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT. You can view new catalog here and see what Oriental Motor offers for smarter, connected factories. You can also see the products on Oriental Motor’s Industrial Network Products […]
The Difference Between Managed and Unmanaged Switches

Unmanaged switches are used in very small, basic networks with less than a dozen connected devices and don’t require a high level of security and performance. Managed switches are fully configurable and offer security settings to protect the network. Because they provide flexibility and control, they are ideal for networks that require reliability and security, […]
How to Securely Connect Your Serial Traffic Controllers

Traffic controllers can be targeted by hackers to cause traffic jams and disrupt transportation systems. But Traffic Engineers can increase the protection level of their data communication for better roadway safety. To deter hackers and prevent accident, secure data connectivity needs to be established, such as encrypting your serial data before sending it to an […]
3 Key Criteria for Choosing Serial Device Servers

If you need to connect proprietary serial devices over IP networks, serial device servers can provide a simple bridge between your legacy serial devices and modern communication systems. However, without sufficient knowledge of how serial device servers work, you could end up spending unnecessary time and effort. Here are three key criteria you should remember […]
Advantech EKI-1511 Single Port Serial Server

Advantech’s new EKI-1511 Advantech’s EKI-1511 series is aimed at the entry-level device server market, providing an affordable solution capable of connecting PLC, meters, sensors, barcode scanners, and other serial devices to an IP-based Ethernet LAN using RS-232 or RS-422/485 interfaces. Their compact size make them ideal for limited space applications and projects requiring partial serial […]