HomePhil MarshallCEONetworksWhat’s Next for Next-Gen Automation? Cloud TechnologiesHow Hilscher’s embedded chip solutions and edge devices are changing the game in terms of how data is collected, managed, and shared with other devices for improved operations and insights.SoftwareHow Industrial IoT Can Build Next-Gen Automation SystemsA look at how IoT technologies are addressing automation system demands, including the need for real-time communications; cybersecurity compliance; and use of Time-Sensitive Networking, OPC UA, and MQTT.IIoTUsing IIoT for Predictive Maintenance Is Nearer Than You ThinkOnce considered a technology out of reach for many industrial companies, predictive maintenance is coming to the mainstream thanks to next-generation chips that allow for easy cloud-enablement and use of communication protocols like OPC UA and MQTT.Networks3 Must-Have Features for Automation NetworksWith all the technology advances occurring today, there’s no shortage of advice out there when it comes to the capabilities your automation networks will need. As a network technology company, here’s what we think should be your key points of focus.