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July 23, 2026
News & Articles
News
Best in Class for the Fifth Time: What the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026 Means for Industrial Automation Users
For the fifth consecutive year, PLCnext Technology by Phoenix Contact has been recognized as “Best in Class” in the PAC Innovation RADAR for Digital Platforms for Industrial Edge Management… Read more
July 9, 2026
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Articles
Energy Management: Local and Cloud Applications. Two Paths, One Goal.
Energy data can make its way into energy management software in different ways. Some companies rely on local processing where all data remains within their own network. Others use… Read more
July 8, 2026
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The Path of Energy Data: How a Continuous Energy Data Flow Is Created
Energy data is a key component of modern production environments. It helps identify peak loads, understand energy flows and reveal optimization potential. To ensure energy data can be reliably… Read more
June 4, 2026
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Use cases
Securing Water Infrastructure with PLCnext Technology
How do you modernize critical water infrastructure while keeping systems secure and maintainable? This use case from the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland shows how standardizing control systems with PLCnext Technology… Read more
May 6, 2026
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AutoMAYtion Month 2026
Pro tip: Before you start, imagine an epic sci-fi soundtrack playing as you read this news about the AutoMAYtion Month. Let’s get started! In a galaxy… Read more
April 28, 2026
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News
Virtual PLCnext Control and Edge Device Receive ‘Product of the Year 2026’ Awards
A Double Recognition from Two Leading Industry Magazines Receiving an award is always something special, but receiving two independent awards at the same time is truly extra special. We… Read more
March 31, 2026
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Articles
How to secure legacy systems without replacing them
A realistic OT security guide for industrial environments Industrial cybersecurity has become a key concern for IT and security teams across manufacturing and critical infrastructure. At the same time,… Read more
March 2, 2026
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Articles
Virtual PLC meets AI: Why software-defined control is the foundation for intelligent automation
Imagine this:Your automation system is no longer tied to hardware cycles, control cabinet space, or fixed CPU limits. Control logic becomes elastic, scalable, and deployable wherever it makes the… Read more
February 25, 2026
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