Interstates, Inc, shared an update PostedThursday, May 26, 2022 at 5:06 PM As the new Director of Automation at Interstates, Michael shared his 23-year journey at Interstates. Take a look at his career path and the growing field of automation. https://bit.ly/3N8aR7D Read More As the new Director of Automation at Interstates, Michael shared his 23-year journey at Interstates. Take a look at his career path and the growing field of automation. https://bit.ly/3N8aR7D Day in the Life of the Director of Automation | Interstates Have you ever wondered what it’s like to have a career in automation? Michael De Boer answers the questions below about his career path at Interstates and what it’s like to develop himself in the automation field. bit.ly Read Less
Interstates, Inc, shared an update PostedMonday, March 14, 2022 at 12:36 PM Our project managers dig deep to find the why behind every project. Understanding a client's goals ensures they receive exceptional value on their project. Discover what we need for successful scope management.... Read More Our project managers dig deep to find the why behind every project. Understanding a client's goals ensures they receive exceptional value on their project. Discover what we need for successful scope management. https://bit.ly/3KLjP8T Read Less
Interstates, Inc, shared an update PostedThursday, February 10, 2022 at 5:33 PM In this issue of Current Connections: -Read about how our client is leveraging data for a smarter plant -Learn why solar pays off -How you can find clarity in the muck https://bit.ly/3BlF3qI In this issue of Current Connections: -Read about how our client is leveraging data for a smarter plant -Learn why solar pays off -How you can find clarity in the muck https://bit.ly/3BlF3qI Read Less
Interstates, Inc, shared an update PostedMonday, January 3, 2022 at 10:30 AM Are you trying to weather the storm by doing more with less? Manufacturing plants face a competitive market, but we have a few best practices to optimize plant floor automation and integration. Read more. Read More Are you trying to weather the storm by doing more with less? Manufacturing plants face a competitive market, but we have a few best practices to optimize plant floor automation and integration. Read more. https://bit.ly/3pPF7e2 Read Less
Interstates, Inc, shared an update PostedWednesday, December 1, 2021 at 3:34 PM Check out our latest issue of Current Connections below. You'll find tips to secure your IT/OT environment, a message from our leaders, and how we thought outside of the box in a recent project. https://bit.ly/3DbPGLV Check out our latest issue of Current Connections below. You'll find tips to secure your IT/OT environment, a message from our leaders, and how we thought outside of the box in a recent project. https://bit.ly/3DbPGLV Read Less
Interstates, Inc, shared an update PostedFriday, October 29, 2021 at 12:46 PM Take control of your facility and network with software-defined networking. With SDN, you have more security, control, and visibility of your OT network. Discover SDN and why you no longer need to settle... Read More Take control of your facility and network with software-defined networking. With SDN, you have more security, control, and visibility of your OT network. Discover SDN and why you no longer need to settle for less. https://bit.ly/3vWCkRK Read Less
Interstates, Inc, shared an update PostedTuesday, July 27, 2021 at 12:24 PM Daren Dieleman, Director of Operations, recently joined the CSIA Board of Directors. Congrats! "I'm excited and humbled to serve on the CSIA Board! I look forward to contributing and learning from great... Read More Daren Dieleman, Director of Operations, recently joined the CSIA Board of Directors. Congrats! "I'm excited and humbled to serve on the CSIA Board! I look forward to contributing and learning from great leaders from other system integration companies." Read Less
Interstates, Inc, shared an update PostedTuesday, July 13, 2021 at 12:22 PM Our clients see long-term benefits from using remote solutions, including remote start-ups. They can lower costs and offer on-demand expert assistance from anywhere. Hear how remote start-ups work and... Read More Our clients see long-term benefits from using remote solutions, including remote start-ups. They can lower costs and offer on-demand expert assistance from anywhere. Hear how remote start-ups work and if it's right for your plant. https://bit.ly/3yNSvAU Read Less
Interstates, Inc, shared an update PostedTuesday, June 29, 2021 at 3:34 PM See what's in this issue of Current Connections 1. How value engineering took a wastewater project to the next level 2. Why scope management makes a difference in a project 3. How leaders can be intentional... Read More See what's in this issue of Current Connections 1. How value engineering took a wastewater project to the next level 2. Why scope management makes a difference in a project 3. How leaders can be intentional with their recognition https://bit.ly/3x7nAPQ Read Less
Interstates, Inc, shared an update PostedFriday, March 5, 2021 at 9:45 AM Did you know we have a quarterly newsletter with project stories and company news? Hear from our leaders and experts as they provide insight into our industry. Read the latest Current Connections in our... Read More Did you know we have a quarterly newsletter with project stories and company news? Hear from our leaders and experts as they provide insight into our industry. Read the latest Current Connections in our Winter 2021 issue. https://bit.ly/3c8hzc6 Read Less
Interstates, Inc, shared an update PostedWednesday, March 3, 2021 at 2:46 PM For the 7th time, we've become CSIA certified. This extensive audit ensures we're meeting CSIA’s Best Practices for system integrators. Ultimately, we want you to be reassured that we're delivering a ... Read More For the 7th time, we've become CSIA certified. This extensive audit ensures we're meeting CSIA’s Best Practices for system integrators. Ultimately, we want you to be reassured that we're delivering a top, quality project. Read Less
Interstates, Inc, shared an update PostedTuesday, March 2, 2021 at 12:42 PM Brandon Bohle, Systems Analyst at Interstates, joined Automation World to discuss cybersecurity basics, best practices and effects from COVID-19. Listen to his insights and see if there are areas where... Read More Brandon Bohle, Systems Analyst at Interstates, joined Automation World to discuss cybersecurity basics, best practices and effects from COVID-19. Listen to his insights and see if there are areas where your company can improve. https://bit.ly/3jkgvU4 Read Less
Interstates, Inc, shared an update PostedTuesday, November 3, 2020 at 1:19 PM As online grocery shopping rises, so does the need for cold storage facilities. While there isn't an easy fix, a good first step is choosing the right vendor. Read our take on the current issue and how... Read More As online grocery shopping rises, so does the need for cold storage facilities. While there isn't an easy fix, a good first step is choosing the right vendor. Read our take on the current issue and how we may be able to help. https://bit.ly/3mTaArh Read Less
Interstates, Inc, shared an update PostedThursday, December 15, 2016 at 3:38 PM Interstates becomes two-time recipient of System Integrator of the Year Award. http://www.controleng.com/single-article/interstates-control-systems-sioux-center-iowa/4e4a9fc8d5c5aec178c8e012a08bc1d9.html Read More Interstates becomes two-time recipient of System Integrator of the Year Award. http://www.controleng.com/single-article/interstates-control-systems-sioux-center-iowa/4e4a9fc8d5c5aec178c8e012a08bc1d9.html Interstates Control Systems, Sioux Center, Iowa | Control Engineering Interstates Control Systems is the 2017 System Integrator of the Year for the Large System Integrator Technology. President Jack Woelber shares some of the company's success stories and advice. www.controleng.com Read Less
Interstates, Inc, added a new post PostedFriday, May 27, 2016 at 10:50 AM Using your computer’s memory to run that antivirus software can be both inefficient and ineffective. Here’s why you should try whitelisting instead Using your computer’s memory to run that antivirus software can be both inefficient and ineffective. Here’s why you should try whitelisting instead Read Less
Interstates, Inc, added a new post PostedFriday, May 27, 2016 at 10:48 AM Paper hard copies cluttering your office space or truck dashboard? There’s a better way to track your Legal-for-Trade tickets with NTEP certified controls. Paper hard copies cluttering your office space or truck dashboard? There’s a better way to track your Legal-for-Trade tickets with NTEP certified controls. Read Less
Interstates, Inc, added a new post PostedThursday, March 24, 2016 at 5:33 PM Interstates recognized for world-class safety achievements. Interstates recognized for world-class safety achievements. Read Less
Interstates, Inc, added a new post PostedThursday, March 24, 2016 at 5:31 PM Interstates Companies is pleased to announce that Ben McDermott, Service Technician, Interstates Construction Services, earned top honors in the instrumentation fitting category of the Associated Builders... Read More Interstates Companies is pleased to announce that Ben McDermott, Service Technician, Interstates Construction Services, earned top honors in the instrumentation fitting category of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) National Craft Championships. The event was held March 1 – 4, 2016 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. http://www.interstates.com/news/news-detail/91/Interstates_Ben_McDermott_Named_National_Craft_ChampionInterstates Ben McDermott Named National Craft Champion(712) 722-1662http://www.interstates.com/news/news-detail/91/Interstates_Ben_McDermott_Named_National_Craft_Champion Read Less
Interstates, Inc, added a new post PostedWednesday, December 2, 2015 at 10:23 AM The last decade has seen a widening gap between how traditional, IT-oriented patch management works and how it needs to be approached in manufacturing environments. If you’re still on the fence about... Read More The last decade has seen a widening gap between how traditional, IT-oriented patch management works and how it needs to be approached in manufacturing environments. If you’re still on the fence about the importance of cybersecurity in manufacturing, consider these recent statistics: In 2015, 46 percent of cybersecurity victims were in the manufacturing industry, with the technology industry being hit second hardest at 19 percent. The average dwell time from infection to detection in manufacturing is 314 days. Response time from detection to eviction is, on average, 28 days. Given this reality, end users should not underestimate their vulnerability when it comes to patch management and system and information integrity. Keeping up with patches can be overwhelming, but implementing a successful patch management solution can prevent attacks and help maintain normal operations. A common challenge at industrial network sites is not being able to test patches before deploying them to the production environment. Too often, production environments do not have downtime windows to reboot a server or workstation to apply a patch. Many of these environments are also managed by non-technical service technicians focused on the electrical and mechanical needs of the facility. These technicians often lack the knowledge and expertise of what issues a patch might create as well as how to back out of an installation. The benefits to end users from using the services of personnel trained in industrial IT to properly test and apply vendor-approved patches include: fewer issues with compatibility and access to expertise in the software and communication needs of the systems to properly test, deploy, and validate the patch service. In corporate IT, most systems are similar and/or cloned to be the same. This makes it easy and predictable to deploy basic patches through normal IT services. As a result, there is usually no testing done and all systems get all patches. In the industrial IT space, however, sites may have many different software packages as well as numerous versions of the same package. This can require a patch solution to not only recognize the vendor brand but also the version it is running. Look for a patch management solution that covers both of these scenarios. An effective solution should check the vendor and version to reference an approved patch baseline from the system to present and apply when the operator has a downtime opportunity. This also allows integrators to look at compliance of applied patches based off the approved patches from these vendors. Read Less
Interstates as Your Systems Integrator PostedJune 20, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksumjiZR8gI Working with Interstates is a partnership. We'll listen and understand your needs and give you the best-fit solutions. As a systems integrator and Rockwell partner, clients can be confident we'll deliver what they need. See how we can work with you. https://www.interstates.com/ Posted byInterstates, Inc Read More
Prepare the DCOM Patch PostedJune 3, 2022 https://bit.ly/3xcC7Ls Patch vulnerabilities are critical, and DCOM is one of the latest. To improve the security of the authentication process for its DCOM server, which communicates between software components and networked devices, Microsoft has created three stages to follow to fully fix the issue over time. Guess what, if you have devices or applications that rely on DCOM but don’t support the hardening changes, they could stop working as early as June 14, 2022.Our brief playbook helps identify steps and timing to reduce security risk. If you have any questions, reach us at (712) 722-1662 or email us at bdev@interstates.com. Posted byInterstates, Inc Read More
Feed Mill Equipment Optimization PostedApril 6, 2022 https://bit.ly/38qa1TX Equipment is vital to your feed mill and is essential to optimize your production. If you're looking to increase efficiency at your facility, see how our solution, I-Control, can fine-tune the control of your equipment. Check out this tool for your plant. Posted byInterstates, Inc Read More
Daren Dieleman Primary Contact Vice President of Operations +1 712.890.6149 daren.dieleman@interstates.com