One of the most serious issues currently facing plant/facility managers across all industries is that of legacy control system migration. What is this all about, and why is it such a serious issue? This paper will address these specific questions and provide guidance in the planning and implementation of a migration strategy. The term “legacy” was…
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Twenty seconds passed as my computer screen showed a steady stream of system files being locked, one by one. An employee had called and requested help because he couldn’t seem to access a file he needed. I discovered, unfortunately, our company was being attacked by ransomware. Two questions immediately ran through my mind: If we…
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Today’s average industrial facility is more digitally integrated than ever before. With Ethernet networks, fiber cables, control systems, programmable switches, ERP software, servers, historians, etc. – it’s a lot to keep up with. Less than 14% of manufacturers have tied their machines to the enterprise network but this percentage is growing. Companies face significant challenges…
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Having a plan and a process by which to execute that plan should be elements of every project. One of the difficulties is that organizations do not always have the engineering expertise to draft a scope of work that is as thorough or well-rounded as the project requires to be considered a success. A good…
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When you visit the automobile dealer to purchase a car, you buy the car based upon your personal needs, your research, value performance, etc. You negotiate the price, choose the options, and make your decision. A municipal OEM manufacturer is much the same as the automobile dealer. They consultant along with his customer, the owner,…
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