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

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 used to addressing the needs of the plant floor while working within the overall paradigm driven by corporate IT. Cybersecurity protection is an area where

OPA Implementation: A System Integrator’s Perspective

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 did they use OPA? Find out in this 60-minute presentation. Along the way you will also gain valuable insights into the transformative potential of OPA

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

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 downloads. That connectivity was a custom-coded and IT solution including a PC, custom software coding, and protocol translation. The problem: Custom connectivity is fragile, it’s

Hacked! How to Secure Industrial Systems Before It’s Too Late

Cybercriminals are exploiting weaknesses in ICS, targeting power grids, water treatment plants, and manufacturing facilities. For system integrators, this escalating trend presents risks but also opportunities to educate end users on how to protect their system. Attend this session and, in just 45 minutes, you will: Hear highlights about real-world attacks from 2024. Learn the

The One Big Beautiful Bill & R&D Tax Credits: What You Need to Know Now

Sweeping tax reform is on the table — and it could reshape how your business plans, invests, and innovates. That’s why this session with CSIA’s affinity partner, WIPFLI, is a must attend. In this session, you’ll: Explore the latest developments in the One Big Beautiful Bill and what they mean for R&D tax credits. Dive into

Optimizing Production With AI and Machine Learning

Problem: Manufacturers often have data but struggle to translate that data into higher OEE and throughput. Initiatives can stall when data is limited, models are opaque, and it’s difficult to quantify improvement potential. Solution: A playbook for system integrators that uses OEE/utilization data to pinpoint constraints, quantify lift, and generate new service offerings. Learn a

Empowering System Integrators: How AVEVA and Schneider Electric Drive Innovation with Hardware-Agnostic Software and Cutting-Edge Industrial Technologies

Plan to attend this insightful panel discussion exploring how Schneider Electric and AVEVA — two ‎industry-leading companies within the same corporate family yet operating ‎independently — are revolutionizing support for system integrators through hardware-‎agnostic software technologies. Discover how their complementary, ‎yet distinct approaches create unprecedented value for the industrial automation ‎ecosystem.‎ Key Discussion Topics‎ ‎1.

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 professional employer organization (PEO). PEOs can help you scale your operations while managing the complexities of a highly skilled, mobile workforce. In this session, you’ll

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