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Are thumb drives a real cyber threat?
Are stories of cyber attacks via malicious thumb drives for real, or some sort of scary urban legend? » more
Converting DC Voltages
Solid-state devices that change dc voltages without transformers are getting to be more common. » more
Automation System Integration
Machine Safety
Machine safety: What is ambient air temperature and the relationship to safe operation?
How can the ambient air temperature range from -30 to +120 degrees Fahrenheit inside a manufacturing plant? The product specs call for certification at -5 to +30 degrees Centigrade for safe... » more
Pillar to Post
Raising the image of our accidental profession
A new strategy to bring greater intentionality to developing our next generation of workers. » more
The cloud’s black lining
Server farms and data centers exposed as terrible energy wasters and polluters. Where is the efficiency strategy? » more
Triumph of the iPad
Presentations at NIWeek all seem to talk about how the applications work on iPads. The device has really taken over. » more
Real World Engineering
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
Red/blue training brings ICS cyber security weaknesses to light
Cyber security war games can provide insight into the techniques that bad guys are using against your control systems and networks. » more
5 industrial control system cyber security mistakes
From spear phishing to encryption errors, there are many ways to let bad guys into your networks. » more
Research Analyst blogs
The mobile radio market - The year 2012 in review
Last year was a good solid year for the PMR industry with some interesting developments and announcements expected into the future. » more
Is 'ZigBee vs. Z-wave' the wrong battle? An analyst’s insight into 'up and coming' smart home technologies.
A new report from IMS Research projects the adoption 13 different connectivity technologies in the home. » more
The smart home: Taking a collaborative approach
Bosch Security Systems and Greenpeak Technologies announced they joined forces to provide Multi-Service Operators (MSOs). » more
Are thumb drives a real cyber threat?Are stories of cyber attacks via malicious thumb drives for real, or some sort of scary urban legend? » more
Converting DC VoltagesSolid-state devices that change dc voltages without transformers are getting to be more common. » more
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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
Machine safety: What is ambient air temperature and the relationship to safe operation?How can the ambient air temperature range from -30 to +120 degrees Fahrenheit inside a manufacturing plant? The product specs call for certification at -5 to +30 degrees Centigrade for safe... » more
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Raising the image of our accidental professionA new strategy to bring greater intentionality to developing our next generation of workers. » more
The cloud’s black liningServer farms and data centers exposed as terrible energy wasters and polluters. Where is the efficiency strategy? » more
Triumph of the iPadPresentations at NIWeek all seem to talk about how the applications work on iPads. The device has really taken over. » more
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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
Red/blue training brings ICS cyber security weaknesses to lightCyber security war games can provide insight into the techniques that bad guys are using against your control systems and networks. » more
5 industrial control system cyber security mistakesFrom spear phishing to encryption errors, there are many ways to let bad guys into your networks. » more
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The mobile radio market - The year 2012 in reviewLast year was a good solid year for the PMR industry with some interesting developments and announcements expected into the future. » more
Is 'ZigBee vs. Z-wave' the wrong battle? An analyst’s insight into 'up and coming' smart home technologies.A new report from IMS Research projects the adoption 13 different connectivity technologies in the home. » more
The smart home: Taking a collaborative approachBosch Security Systems and Greenpeak Technologies announced they joined forces to provide Multi-Service Operators (MSOs). » more
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