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Security

Feature Article
 | August 1, 2010

Justifying Cyber-security Expenditures

Here are some tips from one cyber-security program manager on what to say—and what not to say—when making your pitch to top management.
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August 1, 2010

Protect Your Control Networks

Control networks are way too open to cyber attack.
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August 1, 2010

Rethinking Cyber Security for Industrial Operations

Cyber-security attacks and defenses both continue to escalate and grow in sophistication.
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Gary Mintchell, Editor in Chief
August 1, 2010

Too Much Process Control News

The general public is learning about process control this spring and summer—and that’s not a good thing. Because of the safety problems leading up to the explosion and massive oil gusher into the
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July 5, 2010

What's Hot in 2010 on AutomationWorld.com

With the temperature heading upward in July, we decided to see what content is hot on AutomationWorld.com.
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July 1, 2010

Collaboration Tools - Benefits Now and Later

As the potential value of collaboration over the Web becomes increasingly apparent, so does the complexity of collaboration software. 
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July 1, 2010

Gulf of Mexico, Environment and Economy Confront Oil and Gas

A business-transforming trio of challenges confronts the oil-and-gas industry: continuing weak U.S.
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Feature Article
 | June 4, 2010

Fast, Reliable Connections Help Keep Krones Bottling Machinery Moving

The German machine manufacturer reduces installation and downtime using patented, push-to-lock connector technology.
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June 3, 2010

Pursuing the Perfect Process Automation System

ARC Advisory Group’s Collaborative Process Automation System, or CPAS, model provides one blueprint for a state-of-the-art automation system architecture.
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June 2, 2010

Recovery Continues, Despite Headwinds

As the S&P 500 Index has pushed higher and higher, we have been warning many groups across the country to be leery about how much ascent is left to go in this segment of the rising trend. 
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Feature Article
 | May 3, 2010

Wireless Networks: World Without Wires

Wireless networks are rapidly moving into the industrial mainstream.
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May 1, 2010

TECHNOLOGIES: Windows 7 is Not Vista

A good operating system opens the door to the full scope of available computing technology without drawing too much attention to itself. 
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May 1, 2010

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Provides Incentive for Hiring

Amidst early signs of economic recovery, manufacturers seeking to expand their workforces may want to capitalize on Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) benefits.
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March 3, 2010

Sustainability Leads To Next-generation Manufacturing

A thorough evaluation of every phase of manufacturing with appropriate executive leadership can lead to cleaner manufacturing that creates far less waste.
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March 3, 2010

Building Sustainable Businesses: Turning Lip Service into Reality

Automation companies are taking the lead in finding ways to produce alternative fuel and power sources.
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Feature Article
 | February 8, 2010

Ethernet Protocols' Flexibility A Boost For Manufacturing

The ability of Ethernet to carry multiple protocols enables innovation in communication for effective manufacturing efficiency.
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Ed T. Ladd, Director of Technology Programs, Hart Communication Foundation
February 8, 2010

HCF's Ed Ladd Responds to Wireless Control Questions

As part of our research for our February 2010 feature on wireless control, Automation World submitted a list of e-mail questions on the topic to Ed T.
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Mike Read
February 7, 2010

Wireless Control in the Factory: In Search of a Standard

Determinism is still an issue for high-speed wireless control, but some factory users are moving ahead.
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Jeff Becker
February 7, 2010

Wireless Control in the Process Industries: Blasphemy or Common Sense?

It may be controversial, but wireless technology is already being used in process control applications. How far and how fast will this trend go? Will we ever see an "all-wireless" plant?
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February 6, 2010

A New Decade--IT Sets Sights on Manufacturing

In what seems an inevitable response to demands for greater regulatory compliance and security, manufacturers are increasingly turning to their chief information officers (CIOs) to establish more effe
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