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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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AutoMAYtion Month 2026

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

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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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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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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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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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AutoMAYtion Month 2026

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

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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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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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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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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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Securing Water Infrastructure with PLCnext Technology

Discover how the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland modernized its water infrastructure 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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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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Securing Water Infrastructure with PLCnext Technology

Discover how the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland modernized its water infrastructure 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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Strengthening Network Security with Defense in Depth

Understanding Risks and Protective Mechanisms in Industrial Networks Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility and in times of increasing digitalization, securing industrial networks has never been more important. During Cybersecurity… Read more

October 6, 2025

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IEC 62443 – The Key to CRA Compliance

With the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), cybersecurity becomes a legal obligation. Only products with CE marking may be placed on the market and starting in 2027, this requires verifiable… Read more

October 1, 2025

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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… 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… Read more

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Next Level of Security: PLCnext Control

Sustainability concept for the Swiss Federal Railways

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

AutoMAYtion Month 2026

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

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

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

AutoMAYtion Month 2026

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

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

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

Securing Water Infrastructure with PLCnext Technology

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

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

Securing Water Infrastructure with PLCnext Technology

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

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Strengthening Network Security with Defense in Depth

IEC 62443 – The Key to CRA Compliance

Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready!

Virtual PLCnext Control: A Paradigm Shift in Control Technology

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