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PLCnext Community Summit 2026: When a technology becomes a community

Discover key takeaways from the PLCnext Community Summit 2026 and learn how open automation drives innovation.

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PSIRT: Clear processes for product security

Find out how the PSIRT helps customers respond to product security vulnerabilities with clear processes, transparent information and actionable guidance.

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Energy Management: Local and Cloud Applications. Two Paths, One Goal.

Compare cloud and on-premises solutions for industrial energy management and find the right fit for your infrastructure.

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Securing Water Infrastructure with PLCnext Technology

Discover how the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland modernized its water infrastructure with PLCnext Technology.

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AutoMAYtion Month 2026

Join us at AutoMAYtion Month 2026 and discover the future of automation with PLCnext Technology.

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Virtual PLCnext Control and Edge Device Receive ‘Product of the Year 2026’ Awards

Two Product of the Year 2026 awards: Virtual PLCnext Control (1st, Industrial Production) and VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE (2nd, Computer…

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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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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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PLCnext Community Summit 2026: When a technology becomes a community

Discover key takeaways from the PLCnext Community Summit 2026 and learn how open automation drives innovation.

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PSIRT: Clear processes for product security

Find out how the PSIRT helps customers respond to product security vulnerabilities with clear processes, transparent information and actionable guidance.

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Energy Management: Local and Cloud Applications. Two Paths, One Goal.

Compare cloud and on-premises solutions for industrial energy management and find the right fit for your infrastructure.

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Securing Water Infrastructure with PLCnext Technology

Discover how the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland modernized its water infrastructure with PLCnext Technology.

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AutoMAYtion Month 2026

Join us at AutoMAYtion Month 2026 and discover the future of automation with PLCnext Technology.

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Virtual PLCnext Control and Edge Device Receive ‘Product of the Year 2026’ Awards

Two Product of the Year 2026 awards: Virtual PLCnext Control (1st, Industrial Production) and VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE (2nd, Computer…

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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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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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Cyber Resilience Act: Be prepared together.

Discover how the Cyber Resilience Act impacts component selection, product development, and long-term cybersecurity across the entire value chain.

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Best in Class for the Fifth Time: What the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026 Means for Industrial Automation Users

Learn why PLCnext Technology was recognized as Best in Class in the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026 and how customers benefit…

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The Path of Energy Data: How a Continuous Energy Data Flow Is Created

Discover how energy data moves from measurement to energy management with PLCnext Control and edge devices.

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Cyber Resilience Act: Be prepared together.

Discover how the Cyber Resilience Act impacts component selection, product development, and long-term cybersecurity across the entire value chain.

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Best in Class for the Fifth Time: What the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026 Means for Industrial Automation Users

Learn why PLCnext Technology was recognized as Best in Class in the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026 and how customers benefit…

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The Path of Energy Data: How a Continuous Energy Data Flow Is Created

Discover how energy data moves from measurement to energy management with PLCnext Control and edge devices.

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Cyber Resilience Act: Be prepared together.

With the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), the European Union is introducing mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements. From December 11, 2027, affected products must comply with the… Read more

October 5, 2026

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PLCnext Community Summit 2026: When a technology becomes a community

What happens when developers, technology partners, users, and automation experts come together to discuss the future of industrial automation? At the PLCnext Community Summit 2026, around 80 participants… Read more

August 13, 2026

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PSIRT: Clear processes for product security

Cybersecurity is part of daily responsibilities when machines, plants, controllers, apps and IT systems are interconnected. The more open and networked automation becomes, the more important robust processes, clear… Read more

July 23, 2026

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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

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PLCnext Community Summit 2026: When a technology becomes a community

PSIRT: Clear processes for product security

Energy Management: Local and Cloud Applications. Two Paths, One Goal.

Securing Water Infrastructure with PLCnext Technology

AutoMAYtion Month 2026

Virtual PLCnext Control and Edge Device Receive ‘Product of the Year 2026’ Awards

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 !

PLCnext Community Summit 2026: When a technology becomes a community

PSIRT: Clear processes for product security

Energy Management: Local and Cloud Applications. Two Paths, One Goal.

Securing Water Infrastructure with PLCnext Technology

AutoMAYtion Month 2026

Virtual PLCnext Control and Edge Device Receive ‘Product of the Year 2026’ Awards

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 !

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Cyber Resilience Act: Be prepared together.

Best in Class for the Fifth Time: What the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026 Means for Industrial Automation Users

The Path of Energy Data: How a Continuous Energy Data Flow Is Created

Cyber Resilience Act: Be prepared together.

Best in Class for the Fifth Time: What the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026 Means for Industrial Automation Users

The Path of Energy Data: How a Continuous Energy Data Flow Is Created

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Cyber Resilience Act: Be prepared together.

PLCnext Community Summit 2026: When a technology becomes a community

PSIRT: Clear processes for product security

Best in Class for the Fifth Time: What the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026 Means for Industrial Automation Users

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