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While chatting with my son, Connor, recently, he mentioned he was writing a blog post about “IoTbots” for his site.  You can check out Connor’s blog here.  Intrigued by the topic, I dedicate this week’s post to exploring IoT botnets.  IoT botnets are networks of compromised Internet of Things (IoT) devices infected with malware and […]

Unplanned downtime in industrial automation can lead to substantial financial losses.  These losses may stem from halted production, reduced efficiency, equipment damage, or even long-term reputational harm.  While the exact impact varies by industry, company size, and equipment type, unplanned downtime consistently ranks among the most expensive operational disruptions, second only to safety incidents or

A powerful storm swept through Austin, Texas, on Wednesday night, leaving significant damage in its wake.  Strong winds, hail, and heavy rain knocked out power to approximately 60,000 Austin Energy customers, primarily in the northern and eastern parts of the city.  The storm damaged the electrical infrastructure.  Tens of thousands of people were still without

Alarms:  The First Line of Defense in Industrial AutomationAlarms serve as the first responders in industrial automation systems.  Their core function is real-time monitoring, constantly observing system parameters to detect deviations or anomalies as they occur.  Beyond detection, alarms act as an early warning system, alerting operators promptly to prevent minor issues from escalating into

In a world where data is growing at a staggering rate —over 400 million terabytes per day —the difference between operational chaos and actionable insight often comes down to one thing: how well your data is organized and accessed. Nowhere is this more critical than in industrial automation, where data flows continuously from sensors, programmable

We proudly welcome our newest distributor, who covers Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco! As we continue to grow our global footprint, this partnership marks an important step in expanding the reach of ADISRA’s HMI/SCADA, OEE, and predictive maintenance solutions across the Middle East and North Africa. We look forward to a strong

We are back with the third edition of our ADISRA SmartView Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) series, your resource for practical answers, expert tips, and real-world use cases straight from the ADISRA SmartView community. Whether you are just starting out or already designing advanced HMI/SCADA applications, this month we are diving into key topics that some

ADISRA SmartView is powerful on its own, but when integrated with third-party systems, it becomes a true force multiplier for industrial automation. Join us on Thursday, May 22nd at 9:30 AM CDT for a live webinar where we will explore how to enhance ADISRA SmartView through seamless integration with external technologies, including: You will gain

By Chuck Kelley and Marcia Gadbois Chuck and Marcia will share a follow-up blog on best practices for database design during the week of May 12.  Stay tuned to our next blog.  We are living in the era of data explosion.  In 2024 alone, the total amount of data created, captured, copied, and consumed globally

Visit Automation Supply & Engineering at Booth #2205 on April 25–26 at the George R. Brown Convention Center to see some of the world’s highest-quality coffee filling machinery in action at the Specialty Coffee Expo (https://www.coffeeexpo.org/). Discover how ADISRA SmartView is being used to help coffee producers monitor package fills, reduce waste, and enhance production

By Connor Gadbois and Marcia Gadbois The cybersecurity landscape for industrial automation will be more complex and dynamic than ever in 2025.  Industrial systems are increasingly exposed to evolving threats as IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operational Technology) continue to converge, expanding the attack surface.   From AI-powered cyberattacks to ransomware and supply chain breaches, malicious