What is the strategic role of SIs in accelerating adoption of modern manufacturing architectures grounded in standardized information models and Unified Namespace (UNS) principles? This SIG meeting will dive into
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Your CSIA Member Benefits
Here are just some of the valuable resources and benefits you can expect as a system integrator member.
Community
Peer & Special Interest Groups
Sharing best practices, learning from peers, and developing long-lasting relationships epitomizes CSIA. Peer Groups and Special Interest Groups provide an intimate and structured process for you to make that happen in small, trusted circles of like-minded SIs.
CSIA Conference
Meet SIs and industry partners from around the world to build connections, exchange ideas and have fun. Plus, you’ll stay up to date on emerging opportunities to develop and optimize your business.
Open Forums
Join the only social network exclusively for CSIA members! Ask a question, give an answer, offer an opinion. The floor is yours!
Resources
Best Practices Manual
Crowdsourced from experienced SIs, the BP Manual accelerates your learning curve with a comprehensive, thoroughly vetted, non-prescriptive set of processes and procedures for every area of your business.
Training & Professional Development
The internet is cluttered with webinars, podcasts, videos, and social channels full of technical and business training. Cut through all that noise with content tailored specifically for the SI industry.
Marketing Resources
Marketing can be one of the most challenging areas of the business. Discover how these tools and resources can make it easier for your company to shine.
Upcoming Events
Looking for technical or business content specific to the SI industry? These upcoming virtual and in-person events provide you and your entire team a full lineup – from accounting to sales to operations – throughout the year.
Digital SIG: The SI’s Role in Standardized Manufacturing Architectures
Software Defined Automation: Novel and Practical Applications
Industrial operations are evolving fast — and system integrators are essential to delivering the flexibility and resilience today’s manufacturers demand. Yet outdated, closed automation systems slow projects, limit design freedom,
Making the Most of CSIA Pulse: April Quarterly Office Hours
Whether you’re exploring or currently participating in the CSIA Pulse Program, quarterly office hours are free, interactive sessions open to all SI members. Designed to help you confidently enter and manage your financial data, these sessions offer live
Featured Articles
From legal and business advice to product updates and case studies, these Featured Articles will help you stay in the know!
Open, Software-Defined Automation: Designed for Growth; A Practical Path to Flexible, FutureReady Operations for System Integrators
Industrial enterprises are operating in a world defined by speed, data, and ongoing transformation — and system integrators sit at the center of making that change possible. Automation, once a behindthescenes utility, is now a strategic enabler of
A Comprehensive Guide to Modernization of Legacy SCADA and HMI Systems
By Omer Qadri In the realm of industrial automation, SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) and HMI (human-machine interface) systems play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing complex industrial processes. While legacy SCADA and HMI
Connecting Mix of PLCs to Cloud for Better Mix of Cookies
By Deane Horn
Featured Videos
Did you miss a recent virtual event? Looking for product demos or business tips? You’ll find it all in this cache of content.
Benchmark Like a Pro: CSIA Tools to Drive Growth, Talent, and Operational Excellence
Ready to turn data into decisions and industry insights into breakthroughs? If so, then this comprehensive info session about the CSIA benchmarking toolkit — Pulse, EZ Stats, and the annual Salary and
Succession Planning in a Digital Era: Preparing Your Business for What’s Next
Ownership transition is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make — and technology is changing the game. In this session, explore how modern tools, including AI, can help you:
The Power of Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs)
As a system integrator, you face distinctive workforce challenges — from attracting specialized technical talent and managing project-based staffing to ensuring compliance across multi-state client sites. One solution is a
Featured Products
Quickly browse new products and services for the system integration industry.
Provide Secure, Real-Time Industrial AI Access with Cogent DataHub™
As a CSIA member, deliver faster, more secure projects: Cogent DataHub™ unifies OT data into a single hierarchical data set with secure-by-design access—zero inbound firewall ports, no VPNs—enabling seamless cloud/edge access, reliable AI
Safety Components for Machinery
Protect your machines and people with our functional safety solutions. From safety controllers to light curtains and interlocks, achieve reliable risk reduction and compliance. Get a free Samos PLAN6 license
New 5069-SDN: InChassis DeviceNet Migration Module for Rockwell 5380
The new 5069-SDN from Softing allows seamless migration from 1769, SLC-500, or PLC-5 to the Rockwell 5380 platform. This in-chassis DeviceNet scanner supports AutoScan, 63 nodes, and legacy message types
Association News
Hear from CSIA and industry experts about what’s happening with the association and members, the industry and everything in between!
Message From the CEO
By Adrienne Meyer 6…5…4…3…2…1… The countdown is on! We have 6 more weeks until we all gather together for the 2026 CSIA Conference in Baltimore from May 4-8, and I am so geeked
Tenemos grandes ingenieros … pero el negocio no escala: El riesgo del “héroe técnico”
Por Javier Valenzuela Enfoque: Gestión de Riesgos, Continuidad de Negocio y Escalabilidad 1. El Escenario Crítico: ¿Tu empresa depende de héroes? Imagine que mañana tres de sus ingenieros clave se van de
Message From the CEO
By Adrienne Meyer It has been an absolute whirlwind of an autumn here, with so many great conversations with members that have continued to educate me as to what system integrators need
See What Everyone Is Talking About
Join the DiscussionStart a conversation, share an experience or look for support with the Open Forums — real-time discussion groups exclusively for CSIA members!
CSIA Media Request – Answer Qs on Edge Controllers – Control Design
Control Design, a content leader in the machine automation community with a combined monthly reach of over 70,000 industry professionals (print and online), serves as an authority for manufacturers seeking the latest news, trends, and
Hook up Your Team
Hey there, There are some virtual events coming up for you and your team to network and learn: Marketing SIG: Do You Want to Talk About Paid Advertising? (March 12, 11:00AM–12:00PM CDT) Digital SIG: The
CSIA Media Request – System Integration – ERP Today
The March issue of ERP Today is focused on system integration, so the editor is looking for CSIA members to consider one of the following three article topics, or share one of their own ideas: Integration
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