, Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) Stephen Malyszko of Malisko Engineering- Interview with a system integrator PostedMay 20, 2018 AT 8:30 AM http://talkingindustrialautomation.com/stephen-malyszko-of-malisko-engineering In this episode, you get to know Steve Malyszko, owner of Malisko Engineering, a system integrator based in St. Louis. We had a conversation about the importance of hiring a system integrator to bolster cybersecurity, how to do nine months of work in three months, and why Steve’s last name is spelled differently than the company’s. You’ll learn how he started in this industry, and much more. Subscribe to the podcast for interviews with CSIA system integrators and ... Read More
, Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) Interview with a system integrator: Jeff Miller of Interstates Control Systems PostedApril 17, 2018 AT 8:30 AM http://talkingindustrialautomation.com/interview-with-a-system-integrator-jeff-miller-of-interstates-control-systems In this episode, you get to know Jeff Miller, Director of Project Management at Interstates Control Systems, a system integrator based in Sioux Center, Iowa. Jeff is based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and is the current Chairman of the Board of the Control System Integrators Association. You'll learn that Jeff always had an affinity for engineering, why hackers are attacking industrial sites, and what traits successful system integrators have. Enjoy getting to know Jeff ... Read More
, Hargrove Controls + Automation The Modern ICS Network: Risk at Rest PostedMarch 8, 2018 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/modern-ics-network-risk-rest We’ve upgraded today’s networks for both productivity and convenience. But have we upgraded our security mindset? Read More
Michael Bachelor, Bachelor Controls, Inc. President Observations on Cloud Security — Part 2 PostedFebruary 26, 2018 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/observations-cloud-security-part-2 Moving on from internal access controls and IT security infrastructure, we take a closer look at cloud infrastructure and messaging between the plant and the cloud. Read More
Michael Bachelor, Bachelor Controls, Inc. President Observations on Cloud Security—Part 1 PostedFebruary 22, 2018 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/observations-cloud-security-part-1 When looking at your own in-house security, make sure to pay close attention to access controls and your IT security infrastructure. Next time, we’ll look closer at security in the cloud. Read More
Mike Triassi, Optimation Technology, Inc. Business Development Manager Analytics Options for Automation Improving With PaaS PostedFebruary 8, 2018 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/analytics-options-automation-improving-paas From suppliers of infrastructure as a service (IaaS) has sprung platform as a service (PaaS). Just as companies have analytics capabilities in PaaS, there are opportunities around automation PaaS as well. Read More
Michael Gurney, Concept Systems Inc. Owner Automation Roadmap: Assessing Your Network Architecture PostedOctober 10, 2017 AT 11:00 AM https://www.automationworld.com/automation-roadmap-assessing-your-network-architecture To facilitate efficient and cost-effective process improvement, your network architecture needs to be thoughtfully planned out, not just patched together. Read More
, Avid Solutions 5 Questions for Mobile Manufacturing PostedAugust 30, 2017 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/5-questions-mobile-manufacturing By answering the right questions, you can reap the benefits of incorporating mobile technology into your operations through careful consideration of key issues. Read More
, Avid Solutions Justifying Cybersecurity: 3 Ways That Pay for Themselves PostedJune 27, 2017 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/justifying-cybersecurity-3-ways-pay-themselves Security doesn't exist in a vacuum. Tasks that improve security also increase availability and reliability. Read More
Greg Giles, RedViking Director of MES 3 Ways to Implement Mobile in Manufacturing PostedJune 20, 2017 AT 8:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/3-ways-implement-mobile-manufacturing Mobile apps are transforming the way manufacturers track parts, monitor machine health and manage performance. Read More
, Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) Protect your Manufacturing Process from Hackers and Ransomware PostedJune 6, 2017 AT 8:30 AM A look at ransomware’s most disruptive attack in history, WannaCry, and four Best Practices companies can use to protect their systems and operations from future attacks. Read More
, Interstates Control Systems, Inc. RFID: Getting the Best Read PostedMarch 7, 2017 AT 7:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/rfid-getting-best-read Every application of radio frequency identification in industrial manufacturing presents unique challenges. Establishing performance expectations early on and fine tuning for the specific facility are necessary for a successful implementation. Read More
Luigi De Bernardini, Autoware, S.R.L. CEO CSIA Certification Is More Relevant Than Ever PostedFebruary 27, 2017 AT 10:30 AM https://www.automationworld.com/csia-certification-more-relevant-ever In the age of Industry 4.0, some aspects of certification for system integrators are becoming significantly more important. Read More
Alan Raveling, Interstates Control Systems, Inc. Cybersecurity: Understand What You Seek to Protect PostedNovember 30, 2016 AT 6:30 AM http://www.automationworld.com/cybersecurity-understand-what-you-seek-protect All the alarms in the world won't help if you put them in the wrong place. When it comes to industrial control system security, your biggest issue is determining what data to secure. Read More
, Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) Webinar: Demystifying Smart Manufacturing: Getting past the hype to reality PostedNovember 24, 2015 AT 10:42 AM Businesses will get smarter and faster as the Industrial-Internet-of-Things reshapes manufacturing. That means a manufacturer's production operations are now strategic and need to be agile, responsive and reliable enough to match the speed of business. Join this webinar and learn how the Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) is working to demystify "Smart Manufacturing" and drive real action and value in industry. Read More