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Does phishing really work?
You’re making a big deal about phishing and spear phishing. Does anybody fall for that? » more
What's the best engineering-related gift from or for an engineer?
Engineers can give good (or bad) gifts like anyone else. We want to hear about good engineering-related gifts you have given or received for various gift-giving opportunities. » more
Do I need Java or not? How do I know?
Determining what you have on your computer is a first step to greater security. Java is a case in point. » more
Automation System Integration
Tear down the walls, literally
Walls in work areas can hurt direct and indirect communications for dynamic, fast-paced teams and projects. Without a wall, lift your head, get an answer, and return to work. » more
Never do this just before leaving a project site
Automation System Integration blog advises not to hurry to check off the last thing on a project list before leaving the site, especially late on a Friday. (When you're in a hurry, if a device can be... » more
Engineering career advice: Choose something fulfilling, understand, simplify, teach
Automation System Integration blog advises that to advance your engineering career, apply these four tips: Choose a challenging area, understand the job, simplify where practical, and teach others. » more
Machine Safety
Machine safety: Executives balance risks, profits
Industrial executives are engaged more than ever in operational risk oversight. This certainly includes machine safety. » more
Pillar to Post
Asset management using diagnostics when it really counts
There are similarities between the health of our plants and the health of our bodies. Both send us diagnostic messages if we’re willing to listen to the warnings and act on them. Video: Peter Zornio... » more
The problem of extra software
A compelling reason for getting rid of the programs that you don’t use or need. » more
Can we draw more children, especially girls, to engineering?
Some current efforts are drawing interest. Time will tell if they pay off. » more
Real World Engineering
PID math demystified, part 2
You’ve see the equations, but have you thought about how those elements work together? Part 2: Adding integral and derivative to the mix. » more
PID math demystified, part 1
You’ve see the equations, but have you thought about how those elements work together? Part 1: The basic concepts and proportional control. » more
5 things you can do long distance: Manage your control system remotely
Did you know that an off-site provider can perform many of the activities required to keep your control systems healthy? » more
Research Analyst blogs
Jasper Wireless-based Operator Group Promotes "White SIMs" for M2M Market
The cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) market is steadily moving away from fixed SIM subscriptions toward so-called “white SIMs” capable of over-the-air downloading of new subscriptions. » more
Telefonica Announces the “Smart M2M Solution”
Telefonica announced its new “Smart M2M Solution”, a connection management platform that enables Telefonica to provide optimized connectivity services for M2M applications. » more
AT&T Gets Its AirOn Over-The-Air Subscription Management of Its Global M2M SIM
On 12 December 2012, AT&T announced that it would use SIM provider Giesecke & Devrient’s “AirOn” technology to enable AT&T’s global SIM for M2M and connected devices. » more
Does phishing really work?You’re making a big deal about phishing and spear phishing. Does anybody fall for that? » more
What's the best engineering-related gift from or for an engineer?Engineers can give good (or bad) gifts like anyone else. We want to hear about good engineering-related gifts you have given or received for various gift-giving opportunities. » more
Do I need Java or not? How do I know?Determining what you have on your computer is a first step to greater security. Java is a case in point. » more
Tear down the walls, literallyWalls in work areas can hurt direct and indirect communications for dynamic, fast-paced teams and projects. Without a wall, lift your head, get an answer, and return to work. » more
Never do this just before leaving a project siteAutomation System Integration blog advises not to hurry to check off the last thing on a project list before leaving the site, especially late on a Friday. (When you're in a hurry, if a device can be... » more
Engineering career advice: Choose something fulfilling, understand, simplify, teachAutomation System Integration blog advises that to advance your engineering career, apply these four tips: Choose a challenging area, understand the job, simplify where practical, and teach others. » more
Machine safety: Executives balance risks, profitsIndustrial executives are engaged more than ever in operational risk oversight. This certainly includes machine safety. » more
Machine safety: PLC versus PAC, is there a difference for safety?
Is PAC the newest PLC? Is there less risk for machine safety in using one or the other? » more
Is PAC the newest PLC? Is there less risk for machine safety in using one or the other? » more
Machine safety: Does effective grounding include ancillary hand rails, fences, and more?
How inclusive is effective grounding for machine safety? Should safe machine grounding consider hand rails, walkways, and protective fencing? » more
How inclusive is effective grounding for machine safety? Should safe machine grounding consider hand rails, walkways, and protective fencing? » more
Asset management using diagnostics when it really countsThere are similarities between the health of our plants and the health of our bodies. Both send us diagnostic messages if we’re willing to listen to the warnings and act on them. Video: Peter Zornio... » more
The problem of extra softwareA compelling reason for getting rid of the programs that you don’t use or need. » more
Can we draw more children, especially girls, to engineering?Some current efforts are drawing interest. Time will tell if they pay off. » more
PID math demystified, part 2You’ve see the equations, but have you thought about how those elements work together? Part 2: Adding integral and derivative to the mix. » more
PID math demystified, part 1You’ve see the equations, but have you thought about how those elements work together? Part 1: The basic concepts and proportional control. » more
5 things you can do long distance: Manage your control system remotelyDid you know that an off-site provider can perform many of the activities required to keep your control systems healthy? » more
Jasper Wireless-based Operator Group Promotes "White SIMs" for M2M MarketThe cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) market is steadily moving away from fixed SIM subscriptions toward so-called “white SIMs” capable of over-the-air downloading of new subscriptions. » more
Telefonica Announces the “Smart M2M Solution”Telefonica announced its new “Smart M2M Solution”, a connection management platform that enables Telefonica to provide optimized connectivity services for M2M applications. » more
AT&T Gets Its AirOn Over-The-Air Subscription Management of Its Global M2M SIMOn 12 December 2012, AT&T announced that it would use SIM provider Giesecke & Devrient’s “AirOn” technology to enable AT&T’s global SIM for M2M and connected devices. » more