Benson Hougland
Articles
IIoT, Industrie 4.0
November 30, 2022
Leveraging MQTT, industrial edge devices in automation projects
Message queuing telemetry transport (MQTT) and industrial edge devices remove systemic limitations, communicate more data and improve system security for IIoT implementations.
By Benson Hougland
Cybersecurity
August 29, 2019
Industrial controller cybersecurity best practices
Protecting industrial automation systems is easier when controllers offer built-in cybersecurity features.
By Benson Hougland
PLCs, PACs
July 30, 2019
Evaluate controller options for industrial applications
Choosing the best industrial controller requires evaluation of automation, communication and security needs.
By Benson Hougland
Mobility
June 13, 2019
Finding common ground between industrial automation and mobile technology
Mobile technologies are challenging traditional data handling practices as they move into the industrial arena.
By Benson Hougland
Industrial PCs
March 11, 2019
Gaining the edge in automation
Edge computing advances give users more options for architecting automation systems as well as flexible communication and programming choices.
By Benson Hougland