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How to secure legacy systems without replacing them

Secure legacy OT systems without replacement. Practical steps for visibility, network segmentation, access control, and defense in depth.

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Industrial Anomaly Detection Made Simple: How MLnext Creation Transforms Predictive Maintenance

What does Industrial Anomaly Detection really look like in practice? This article shows how domain expertise, AI, and automation come…

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How PLCnext Technology and MicroDoc Transform IT/OT Integration in Industry 4.0

Learn how PLCnext Technology and MicroDoc are bridging OT and IT and opening up new possibilities for modern industrial automation.

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Secure and Scalable Remote Control for Energy Systems

Discover how PLCnext Technology turns your PLC into a certified RTU with app based remote control. Ready for critical energy…

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Gather Data and analyse Anomalies locally on the “Edge”

Discover how edge computing and AI enable real-time anomaly detection and smarter industrial applications.

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New standards for data centers: Virtual PLCnext Control, PLCnext Engineer, and the Remote relay system

Future-proof data centers with Virtual PLCnext Control.

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PLCnext Community Get-Together 2025 – What a Night!

The third PLCnext Community Get-Together brought together developers, partners and innovators for an evening of open exchange.

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Strengthening Network Security with Defense in Depth

Learn how layered security protects industrial networks and supports CRA-readiness through Defense in Depth.

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IEC 62443 – The Key to CRA Compliance

CRA is coming – IEC 62443 helps you stay compliant. Discover how Phoenix Contact ensures cybersecurity with certified products and…

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How to secure legacy systems without replacing them

Secure legacy OT systems without replacement. Practical steps for visibility, network segmentation, access control, and defense in depth.

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Industrial Anomaly Detection Made Simple: How MLnext Creation Transforms Predictive Maintenance

What does Industrial Anomaly Detection really look like in practice? This article shows how domain expertise, AI, and automation come…

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How PLCnext Technology and MicroDoc Transform IT/OT Integration in Industry 4.0

Learn how PLCnext Technology and MicroDoc are bridging OT and IT and opening up new possibilities for modern industrial automation.

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Secure and Scalable Remote Control for Energy Systems

Discover how PLCnext Technology turns your PLC into a certified RTU with app based remote control. Ready for critical energy…

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Gather Data and analyse Anomalies locally on the “Edge”

Discover how edge computing and AI enable real-time anomaly detection and smarter industrial applications.

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New standards for data centers: Virtual PLCnext Control, PLCnext Engineer, and the Remote relay system

Future-proof data centers with Virtual PLCnext Control.

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PLCnext Community Get-Together 2025 – What a Night!

The third PLCnext Community Get-Together brought together developers, partners and innovators for an evening of open exchange.

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Strengthening Network Security with Defense in Depth

Learn how layered security protects industrial networks and supports CRA-readiness through Defense in Depth.

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IEC 62443 – The Key to CRA Compliance

CRA is coming – IEC 62443 helps you stay compliant. Discover how Phoenix Contact ensures cybersecurity with certified products and…

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Virtual PLC meets AI: Why software-defined control is the foundation for intelligent automation

Virtual PLCnext Control and MLnext enable scalable, flexible automation for future‑ready industrial systems.

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The new PLCnext Community Forum is live – NOW !

The PLCnext Community Forum is live. Connect with users, share projects, ask questions, and get fast expert support in one…

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Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast Episode with PLCnext Technology

Listen to the latest episode of Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast and discover why PLCnext Technology is changing automation.

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Virtual PLC meets AI: Why software-defined control is the foundation for intelligent automation

Virtual PLCnext Control and MLnext enable scalable, flexible automation for future‑ready industrial systems.

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The new PLCnext Community Forum is live – NOW !

The PLCnext Community Forum is live. Connect with users, share projects, ask questions, and get fast expert support in one…

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Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast Episode with PLCnext Technology

Listen to the latest episode of Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast and discover why PLCnext Technology is changing automation.

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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, many… Read more

March 2, 2026

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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 most… Read more

February 25, 2026

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The new PLCnext Community Forum is live – NOW !

Connect. Learn. Grow together. We’re excited to announce the launch of the brand-new PLCnext Community Forum! With the forum, you have a central place to exchange ideas with other users,… Read more

February 24, 2026

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Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast Episode with PLCnext Technology

🎤 How PLCnext Technology is changing industrial Automation forever Open automation, real-time performance, and seamless IT/OT convergence are no longer future promises. In the latest episode of Unplugged: An IIoT… Read more

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Next Level of Security: PLCnext Control

Sustainability concept for the Swiss Federal Railways

The PLCnext Factory

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How to secure legacy systems without replacing them

Industrial Anomaly Detection Made Simple: How MLnext Creation Transforms Predictive Maintenance

How PLCnext Technology and MicroDoc Transform IT/OT Integration in Industry 4.0

Secure and Scalable Remote Control for Energy Systems

Gather Data and analyse Anomalies locally on the “Edge”

New standards for data centers: Virtual PLCnext Control, PLCnext Engineer, and the Remote relay system

PLCnext Community Get-Together 2025 – What a Night!

Strengthening Network Security with Defense in Depth

IEC 62443 – The Key to CRA Compliance

How to secure legacy systems without replacing them

Industrial Anomaly Detection Made Simple: How MLnext Creation Transforms Predictive Maintenance

How PLCnext Technology and MicroDoc Transform IT/OT Integration in Industry 4.0

Secure and Scalable Remote Control for Energy Systems

Gather Data and analyse Anomalies locally on the “Edge”

New standards for data centers: Virtual PLCnext Control, PLCnext Engineer, and the Remote relay system

PLCnext Community Get-Together 2025 – What a Night!

Strengthening Network Security with Defense in Depth

IEC 62443 – The Key to CRA Compliance

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Virtual PLC meets AI: Why software-defined control is the foundation for intelligent automation

The new PLCnext Community Forum is live – NOW !

Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast Episode with PLCnext Technology

Virtual PLC meets AI: Why software-defined control is the foundation for intelligent automation

The new PLCnext Community Forum is live – NOW !

Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast Episode with PLCnext Technology

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How to secure legacy systems without replacing them

Virtual PLC meets AI: Why software-defined control is the foundation for intelligent automation

The new PLCnext Community Forum is live – NOW !

Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast Episode with PLCnext Technology

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