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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 PLCnext Control: Honored at CIIF 2025

Virtual PLCnext Control wins Industrial Automation Award at CIIF 2025 for scalable, flexible, and sustainable automation innovation.

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PLCnext Community Summit: Where connection turns into movement

Discover how the PLCnext Community Summit sparked innovation, collaboration, and new ideas in open automation. Read the full recap now.

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Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready!

Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready! Discover secure automation solutions and how to meet EU cybersecurity requirements with confidence.

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FOURward thinking: Best in Class – again

Best in Class – again! PLCnext Technology leads the PAC RADAR 2025 with openness, resilience, and real edge power.

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Virtual PLCnext Control: A Paradigm Shift in Control Technology

Launch of the first Virtual PLCnext Control- redefining industrial automation by turning the PLC into a software-based, containerized solution ready…

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From Control Cabinet to Edge Intelligence: Meet the VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE

Bridge OT and IT with the VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE — real-time control, edge analytics and containerized automation in one…

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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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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 PLCnext Control: Honored at CIIF 2025

Virtual PLCnext Control wins Industrial Automation Award at CIIF 2025 for scalable, flexible, and sustainable automation innovation.

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PLCnext Community Summit: Where connection turns into movement

Discover how the PLCnext Community Summit sparked innovation, collaboration, and new ideas in open automation. Read the full recap now.

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Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready!

Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready! Discover secure automation solutions and how to meet EU cybersecurity requirements with confidence.

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FOURward thinking: Best in Class – again

Best in Class – again! PLCnext Technology leads the PAC RADAR 2025 with openness, resilience, and real edge power.

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Virtual PLCnext Control: A Paradigm Shift in Control Technology

Launch of the first Virtual PLCnext Control- redefining industrial automation by turning the PLC into a software-based, containerized solution ready…

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From Control Cabinet to Edge Intelligence: Meet the VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE

Bridge OT and IT with the VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE — real-time control, edge analytics and containerized automation in one…

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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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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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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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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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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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Edge and Cloud Computing within open ecosystems for a seamless IT and OT integration

Integrating industrial IT and OT devices One of the most important challenges for today’s automating and manufacturing industry is the topic of how to best collect, evaluate, and process data.… Read more

August 30, 2022

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Industrial Cyber Security: Secure Identification through digital Certificates

Due to increasing digitalization, IT security plays an increasingly important role in the automation of machines and plants. One particular aspect is the secure identification of components – both during… Read more

May 12, 2022

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Successful Creation of Safety Functions within a PLC

Not only in automation technology, but also in many areas of working life, there is a growing awareness of the need to take precautions for the safety of people,… Read more

April 26, 2022

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Cloud Security – A detailed Look

More and more companies are using external cloud solutions not only to store data, but also to use services. According to studies, 79% of companies already use external cloud services… 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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Strengthening Network Security with Defense in Depth

IEC 62443 – The Key to CRA Compliance

Virtual PLCnext Control: Honored at CIIF 2025

PLCnext Community Summit: Where connection turns into movement

Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready!

FOURward thinking: Best in Class – again

Virtual PLCnext Control: A Paradigm Shift in Control Technology

From Control Cabinet to Edge Intelligence: Meet the VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE

Gather Data and analyse Anomalies locally on the “Edge”

Strengthening Network Security with Defense in Depth

IEC 62443 – The Key to CRA Compliance

Virtual PLCnext Control: Honored at CIIF 2025

PLCnext Community Summit: Where connection turns into movement

Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready!

FOURward thinking: Best in Class – again

Virtual PLCnext Control: A Paradigm Shift in Control Technology

From Control Cabinet to Edge Intelligence: Meet the VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE

Gather Data and analyse Anomalies locally on the “Edge”

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Secure and Scalable Remote Control for Energy Systems

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

PLCnext Community Get-Together 2025 – What a Night!

Secure and Scalable Remote Control for Energy Systems

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

PLCnext Community Get-Together 2025 – What a Night!

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Edge and Cloud Computing within open ecosystems for a seamless IT and OT integration

Industrial Cyber Security: Secure Identification through digital Certificates

Successful Creation of Safety Functions within a PLC

Cloud Security – A detailed Look

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