Phoenix Contact has partnered with Xona to integrate zero-trust remote access into its industrial switching platform, aiming to enhance OT cybersecurity for critical infrastructure environments.

ODVA has expanded EtherNet/IP with enhanced process device profiles, stronger security features, and improved data modeling to help support evolving industrial automation needs.

Cisco and NVIDIA have introduced the Secure AI Factory, a joint architecture designed to support scalable AI infrastructure with integrated security across compute, networking, storage, and software.

Schneider Electric has unveiled the One Digital Grid Platform, an AI-powered system designed to modernize utilities by improving grid reliability, flexibility, and efficiency.

Mitsubishi Electric is setting up a new FA systems headquarters in Suzhou, China to manage local planning, development, manufacturing, and sales in response to changing market demands.

Infor and Kinaxis have introduced a joint planning solution to help midmarket discrete manufacturers connect supply chain and business planning using integrated cloud-based tools.

ARC Advisory Group’s 2025 Supply Chain Industry Map offers a comprehensive visual analysis of trends, challenges, and technologies transforming global supply chains, helping enterprises navigate digitalization and complexity with strategic insights.

Microsoft’s Ability Summit 2025 spotlighted how AI is driving inclusive innovation, unveiling accessibility-focused advancements that empower individuals with disabilities and reaffirm the company’s global DEI commitment.

Siemens is integrating its Industrial Edge platform with Microsoft Azure IoT Operations to streamline data flow between edge and cloud systems, aiming to support industrial applications like AI, digital twins, and hybrid workload management.

The Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open standard developed by Anthropic, is emerging as a game-changer in Industrial AI by enabling seamless, secure, and standardized integration between AI models and diverse industrial data systems.