Microsoft’s new Agent Framework marks a shift from copilots to autonomous agents, challenging industrial leaders to balance Azure’s ecosystem pull with open standards and a strong data foundation for agentic AI success.

Nozomi Networks and Schneider Electric have introduced the first embedded security sensor in RTUs, enhancing visibility and protection for critical infrastructure and field assets.

Schneider Electric has introduced a complete portfolio of liquid cooling solutions with Motivair to meet the thermal needs of next-generation HPC and AI workloads in high-density data centers.

EDM Association has completed its acquisition of OMG, combining globally recognized standards and data management expertise to drive innovation and business transformation.

The global pharmaceutical landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. For the Indian pharmaceutical sector this moment presents both a challenge and a rare opportunity to ascend the value chain.

NIST is seeking industry feedback on the updated CSF 2.0 Manufacturing Profile to help manufacturers align cybersecurity practices with sector goals and reduce cyber risks.

Siemens has introduced SINEC Secure Connect, a Zero Trust platform for OT networks that simplifies secure connectivity, reduces administrative complexity, and supports compliance with IEC 62443 standards.

Azbil has launched the IEC 60534-compliant 6000 Series control valves, delivering enhanced control performance, space savings, easier maintenance, and lifecycle productivity improvements for process industries.

US manufacturing contracted for the seventh straight month in September as modest production growth was offset by declines in new orders, inventories, and other key demand indicators.

Hitachi will acquire Germany-based Synvert through its US subsidiary GlobalLogic to accelerate the development of Agentic and Physical AI and expand its HMAX business in Europe and the Middle East.

COPA-DATA has launched zenon OpenDCS, a software-defined, hardware-agnostic process control system designed for the pharmaceutical, life sciences, and process industries.

中国 MES 市场在数字化转型和政策推动下稳步增长，本土厂商凭借技术创新与行业生态协同正加速突围并重塑竞争格局。

Software-Defined Automation (SDA) is transforming industrial automation by decoupling software from hardware, offering flexibility, scalability, and cost savings while posing integration, workforce, and cybersecurity challenges.

Cisco has launched its Sovereign Critical Infrastructure portfolio in Europe, giving customers greater control and compliance through on-premise, air-gapped networking, security, and observability solutions.