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Ransomware Targets Factory VPNs: Why OT Remote Access Governance Must Evolve

Secomea warns ransomware groups are exploiting factory VPN vulnerabilities to compromise PLC and ICS environments. Learn why just-in-time access and least-privilege controls are now critical.

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APAC Automation Deals to Rise 2% in 2026, Driving PLC Market Growth

APAC Automation Deals to Rise 2% in 2026, Driving PLC Market Growth

Asia-Pacific is the only region forecast to post positive industrial deal growth in 2026 as highly automated manufacturing processes are set to nearly triple by 2030, reshaping the global PLC...

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Why the Mitsubishi FX3U-32MT/DS Still Dominates Compact PLC Deployments

Why the Mitsubishi FX3U-32MT/DS Still Dominates Compact PLC Deployments

The FX3U-32MT/DS combines 0.065 μs processing, 64K-step memory, and 384-point expandability—cementing its role as a compact PLC workhorse in today's IIoT-driven landscape.

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Constraint-First AI Strategy Recovers 36% Engineering Capacity, PP C&A Reveals

Constraint-First AI Strategy Recovers 36% Engineering Capacity, PP C&A Reveals

PP Control & Automation recovered 36% of engineering capacity by targeting operational constraints before deploying AI. Its CIO says manufacturers must stop chasing hype and focus on real bottlenecks.

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Tata Tech-UP Deal Brings PLC & Automation Training to 149 Indian ITIs

Tata Tech-UP Deal Brings PLC & Automation Training to 149 Indian ITIs

Uttar Pradesh partners with Tata Technologies to launch PLC, SCADA, HMI, and IIoT training across 149 industrial training institutes, signalling a new era for automation education in emerging economies.

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