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Wireless May 18, 2019

Securing electric substations

Researchers at Georgia Tech have discovered that side channel signals and bolts of lightning from distant storms could one day help prevent hackers from sabotaging electric power substations and other critical infrastructure.

By Gregory Hale

Mitsubishi Electric Corp. announced its acquisition of Foxborough, Massachusetts-based Iconics Inc., in an opportunity to enhance their automation Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) offerings. Courtesy: Mitsubishi Electric

Wireless May 17, 2019

Mitsubishi Electric acquires Iconics to advance IIoT offerings

Manufacturing, building automation products strengthened by deal, company officials say.

By Bob Vavra

Rice’s new design for creating security keys with a physically unclonable function (PUF) proved more reliable, more energy efficient and smaller than previously published PUF technologies. Courtesy: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University

Wireless May 16, 2019

Unclonable digital fingerprints developed for IoT devices

Rice University integrated circuit (IC) designers have developed unclonable digital fingerprints for Internet of Things (IoT) devices that allows their PUF to be more energy efficient than previously published versions.

By Jade Boyd

Bruce Wesner, senior director of engineering services at PGT, said there are two keys to a successful implementation of CMMS. “You have to have executive support to make it important, and partnerships within the organization to make it move.” Courtesy: PGT Custom Windows and Doors

Wireless May 14, 2019

The human factor in change management

Earn trust and show the benefits in building a case for CMMS.

By Kevin Clark, CMRP

Analytics together with connectivity allow for smarter IoT-enabled factories and products, which is vital for the fourth Industrial Revolution and for future changes in manufacturing. Courtesy: CFE Media, IoTCo

Wireless May 8, 2019

IIoT series, Part 1: Five ways to use cloud and IIoT to improve productivity: Your questions answered

Webcast presenters Alan Griffiths and Mohamed (Mo) Abuali, Ph.D. answered additional questions about topics such as augmented reality, 5G technology, and predictive analytics.

By Alan Griffiths, Mohamed (Mo) Abuali

Utilities and other organizations need to revise and update cybersecurity policies, procedures and how they perform vulnerability assessments to include the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Courtesy: MG Strategy+

Wireless May 8, 2019

Utility sector strengthens security posture with rise of IIoT

Cybersecurity: Improving evaluation and certification methods, security audits, and testing provide a foundation for evaluating Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices.

By Anil Gosine