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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.
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Upcoming Events

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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.

2025 CSIA Conference

Registration is now open for the CSIA Conference, taking place in San Diego from June 2nd – June 6th, 2025!  

 Townhall Business Meeting (Virtual Attendees)

You are cordially invited to attend the CSIA Townhall Meeting (also known as Business Meeting) that will take place on Thursday, June 5 at 10:45 (PST) at the Sheraton San

Emerging Leaders + Marketing = Stand Out & Succeed

Sharing your expertise doesn’t just advance your career — it strengthens teams, builds trust, and enhances your company’s reputation. In this joint session with the Emerging Leaders SIG and the

Featured Articles

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From legal and business advice to product updates and case studies, these Featured Articles will help you stay in the know!

Secure Data Access for Industrial AI ‎

| Articles,Sponsored
By Xavier Mesrobian How can you implement Industrial AI and also keep your customer’s OT data secure? The optimal ‎approach, mandated by the NIS2 Directive and NIST CSF 2.0, is complete

High Performance HMIs Key to Optimizing Operations

| Articles,Sponsored
By Omer Qadri The most powerful HMI is now more accessible than ever before. Whether you’re a water or wastewater municipality, a manufacturer, or a system integrator seeking the best value for

Exploring the Foundation of Your Digital Transformation Journey

| Articles,Sponsored
By Deane Horn From consumer-packaged goods to specialty chemicals, digital transformation is gaining ground across a wide range of industries. And while there is tremendous benefit to using smart devices,

Featured Videos

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Did you miss a recent virtual event? Looking for product demos or business tips? You’ll find it all in this cache of content. 

Connect Rockwell PLCs to SQL Databases with a Logix In-chassis Module

| MasterClass,Sponsored,Videos
In the past, there was one way to connect PLCs to plant databases and enterprise servers to leverage cloud and business systems for metrics monitoring, analytics, high-speed sorting, and recipe

OPA Implementation: A System Integrator’s Perspective

| MasterClass,Sponsored,Videos
Texas A&M University has embraced an Open Process Automation (OPA)-based control system as an innovative alternative to traditional closed systems for their development of microreactors and small modular reactors. Why

Blueprint for Protecting Critical Infrastructure Applications and Maximizing Uptime in Industrial Control Environments

| MasterClass,Sponsored,Videos
Industrial organizations are faced with challenges trying to protect their OT networks with cybersecurity applications designed for the IT side of the business. As a control system integrator, you are

Featured Products

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Quickly browse new products and services for the system integration industry.

Finally, OT-Native Endpoint Protection to Keep Industrial Controls Safe

| Products,Sponsored
ARIA AZT Protect empowers control system integrators and their customers by autonomously blocking all known and unknown cyber threats on OT endpoints, eliminating patching needs, ensuring seamless operations, and requiring

Softing’s usbLink Solution Fills the Gap

| Products,Sponsored
Softing Industrial’s usbLink CN replaces the discontinued Allen-Bradley 1784-U2CN, offering a seamless USB-to-ControlNet interface. Compatible with Studio5000 and RSNetWorx, it ensures efficient ControlNet connectivity with a reliable, easy-to-use solution for

From Complexity to Clarity: Alarm Integration That Scales 

| Products,Sponsored
Want to simplify secure alarm integration across diverse systems? Explore these real-world success stories to see how system integrators can use Cogent DataHub to securely aggregate & share alarms and

Association News

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Hear from CSIA and industry experts about what’s happening with the association and members, the industry and everything in between!

It is a Busy Day – Maybe AI Can Do it? ‎

| Articles
By Brian Clifford ChatGPT. GitHub Copilot. Bard. Bing. And dozens of other systems. The evolving nature of ‎generative artificial intelligence produces a lot of interest and headlines. And these systems

Defining General and Professional Liability

| Articles
By Jeff Forbes I’ve heard it often. Why do I need both general liability and professional liability?  What’s the difference? In simple terms, general liability policies are designed to cover tort

Noticias de LATAM

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Visita del CEO de la CSIA a México: Un Encuentro Productivo con la Comunidad Local Por Carolina Casas Anzola La reciente visita del CEO de la CSIA (Control System Integrators

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Start a conversation, share an experience or look for support with the Open Forums —  real-time discussion groups exclusively for CSIA members!

Answer Qs – Integrating Vision and X-ray Inspection Systems for Food Plants – Food Engineering
julie | May 22, 2025

The August issue of Food Engineering features an article on integrating vision and X-ray inspection systems into food and beverage plants that either do not have these systems installed or are considering upgrades. The editor is
Want to Write for the Global System Integrator Report? – CSIA Media Opportunity
julie | May 21, 2025

It\’s the news you\’ve all been waiting for! Participate in the next Global System Integrator Report from Control Engineering and Plant Engineering to share your experiences on this year\’s theme: Navigating challenges using automation and
Lessons in Leadership Development
pennywright | May 15, 2025

Stepping back is a powerful tool for transforming systems integration professionals into effective leaders. It fosters growth, enhances skills, and builds confidence. Over time, your team will evolve from needing your guidance to making their

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