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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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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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Automation of Hydrogen Energy Storage for Off-Grid Sites with PLCnext Control

Endua’s hydrogen energy storage automation solution, powered by PLCnext Control, delivers scalable, safe, and cloud-connected energy for off-grid applications.

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Boosting Efficiency in Production: The Synergy of Edge and Cloud Computing

Boost production efficiency with Edge & Cloud Computing: real-time data, cost savings, and innovative industrial solutions.

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Edge Computing: Enhancing Speed, Efficiency and Security in Industry

Discover how Edge Computing enhances the integration of IT and OT systems, revolutionizing industrial operations.

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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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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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Automation of Hydrogen Energy Storage for Off-Grid Sites with PLCnext Control

Endua’s hydrogen energy storage automation solution, powered by PLCnext Control, delivers scalable, safe, and cloud-connected energy for off-grid applications.

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Boosting Efficiency in Production: The Synergy of Edge and Cloud Computing

Boost production efficiency with Edge & Cloud Computing: real-time data, cost savings, and innovative industrial solutions.

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Edge Computing: Enhancing Speed, Efficiency and Security in Industry

Discover how Edge Computing enhances the integration of IT and OT systems, revolutionizing industrial operations.

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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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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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Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready!

How Phoenix Contact supports your journey to Cyber Resilience October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month – and this year, it comes with a clear message:“CRA? We are ready – and we’ll… Read more

July 24, 2025

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FOURward thinking: Best in Class – again

What happens when you’re named “Best in Class” four years in a row? You could sit back. Or you could take it as a challenge – and think FOURward. That’s… Read more

July 3, 2025

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Virtual PLCnext Control: A Paradigm Shift in Control Technology

For decades, industrial control systems have been tightly coupled to hardware. The PLC was a physical device—rack-mounted, cabinet-bound, and often isolated from the broader IT infrastructure. But as industrial automation… Read more

July 1, 2025

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

Let’s be honest—industrial automation isn’t what it used to be. And that’s a good thing. As the lines between OT and IT continue to blur, the need for smarter, more… 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

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”

Automation of Hydrogen Energy Storage for Off-Grid Sites with PLCnext Control

Boosting Efficiency in Production: The Synergy of Edge and Cloud Computing

Edge Computing: Enhancing Speed, Efficiency and Security in Industry

Strengthening Network Security with Defense in Depth

IEC 62443 – The Key to CRA Compliance

Virtual PLCnext Control: Honored at CIIF 2025

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”

Automation of Hydrogen Energy Storage for Off-Grid Sites with PLCnext Control

Boosting Efficiency in Production: The Synergy of Edge and Cloud Computing

Edge Computing: Enhancing Speed, Efficiency and Security in Industry

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PLCnext Community Summit: Where connection turns into movement

Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready!

FOURward thinking: Best in Class – again

PLCnext Community Summit: Where connection turns into movement

Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready!

FOURward thinking: Best in Class – again

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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

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