Cybersecurity needs focus in a connected world
15 April, 2016 by Bradley Yager, Director Process Automation Offer Management and Business Development Pacific, Schneider Electric | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricWith increased connectivity comes increased risk. Most of us are aware of a need for some level of IT cybersecurity, but now, more than ever, the challenge lies in protecting the OT (operational technology) layer.
The control system kill chain: understanding external ICS cyber threats — Part 1
11 April, 2016 by Glenn Johnson, EditorUnderstanding the approach a sophisticated external cyber attack adversary may take in infiltrating an industrial control system helps organisations defend against the unthinkable.
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk VantagePoint v7.0
31 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe latest FactoryTalk VantagePoint software is claimed to give users a seamless way to access their Logix-based data by providing a simple, guided workflow to store and visualise information.
Siemens ups the ante on submarine building and the innovation agenda
31 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSiemens' global president and CEO has announced the intent to provide multimillion-dollar in-kind advanced software to support Australia, should Germany be selected for future submarines.
CD-adapco STAR-CCM+ v11.02
22 March, 2016 | Supplied by: CD-adapco AustraliaCD-adapco has announced STAR-CCM+ v11.02, providing updated modelling capabilities as well as productivity and usability enhancements.
Don't forget social media when managing cybersecurity
22 March, 2016The blending of employees' personal and professional lives means that companies need to take social media into consideration when they assess how to keep their corporate assets secure — and this is not just an IT issue, since those targeted may also be industrial operating staff.
Honeywell partners with Palo Alto Networks on industrial cybersecurity
15 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsHoneywell Process Solutions and Palo Alto Networks are collaborating to boost the cybersecurity capabilities of industrial control systems.
Preventing, detecting and mitigating pipeline commodity releases: Part 2
04 March, 2016 by Lars Larsson* | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricPipeline operators are under severe financial and social pressure to avoid incidents that cause commodity releases. In Part 1 issues of pipeline design and management were examined, including external leak detection.
The future of IIoT and unleashing enterprise potential
03 March, 2016 by Jo-Anne Ruhl, Managing Director, Infor Pacific | Supplied by: Infor Global SolutionsWhile a universal definition of the (Industrial) Internet of Things (IIoT) has yet to be agreed upon, what is clear is that its value has evolved, becoming greater as a result of new supporting technologies and frameworks.
Aspen Technology aspenONE Engineering V8.8.2 software
16 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Aspen Technology Australia Pty LtdAspen Technology has announced enhancements to aspenONE Engineering V8.8 software, including updates to Aspen Economic Evaluation and Aspen Exchanger Design and Rating (EDR).
Emerson and OVS Group help oil and gas operators maximise production and efficiency
15 February, 2016 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson Process Management and OVS Group have formed an alliance to help oil and gas producers accelerate decision-making to more effectively operate their oilfield assets.
Preventing, detecting and mitigating pipeline commodity releases: Part 1
09 February, 2016 by Lars Larsson, Senior Product Manager, Schneider Electric – Global Solutions* | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricAs aggressive exploration projects around the world uncover new hydrocarbon sources, the demand increases for more pipeline development. However, pipeline operators are under severe financial and social pressure to avoid incidents that cause commodity releases.
Schneider Electric Wonderware Office Bundle
08 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe Wonderware Office Bundle, from Schneider Electric Software, streamlines the ability to access and interpret operations data, bringing 'big data' benefits to more users.
Wonderware Intelligence 2014 R2 manufacturing intelligence software
27 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe latest version of Wonderware Intelligence collects, calculates and contextualises data and metrics from multiple sources across the manufacturing operation, puts it into centralised storage and updates it all in near-real time.
Rockwell Software Studio 5000 development suite
20 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation has added three applications to its Rockwell Software Studio 5000 development environment to help engineers speed up development of automation systems.
