Collaborative IT/OT cybersecurity can help industrial companies address major OT cybersecurity challenges like lack of resources, ransomware, sophisticated attacks, and the security risks in new digital transformation efforts. This report discusses recent ARC research around the adoption of collaborative IT/OT cybersecurity and the strategies companies are using to implement these programs.

The EU NIS2 Directive significantly enhances cybersecurity regulations for the manufacturing industry, expanding its scope to include both process and discrete sectors. This directive mandates comprehensive risk management, stringent incident reporting, and senior management accountability, aiming to elevate cybersecurity from a technical concern to a strategic imperative.

Converting an industrial plant to a hydrogen supply involves several preliminary and practical considerations. An infrastructure assessment is crucial to evaluate the existing infrastructure and determine necessary upgrades or modifications to handle hydrogen safely.

The European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introduces stringent new cybersecurity requirements for vendors of digital products in the automation industry, compelling a shift in compliance strategies. This regulation mandates risk management, vulnerability reporting, and CE marking, aiming to harmonize security standards across the EU and ensure products are secure by design and default.

Pharmaceutical and biotech companies are shifting toward a proactive, opportunity-led strategy that leans heavily on developing new products, entering new markets, and expanding global reach.

The European industrial cybersecurity threat landscape is becoming increasingly dangerous, with a rise in cyber-attacks on industrial plants and critical infrastructure. Consequently, a new market for industrial cybersecurity services is emerging, offering a range of services from implementation to post-attack recovery, including specialized applications for anomaly detection and compliance verification.

This report highlights Schneider Electric’s insights at the ARC European Industry Forum 2025, on energy transition, AI, and digital transformation. These are essential for industry leaders seeking sustainable, innovative solutions in today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape.

This ARC Insight explores how sustainability is driving innovation and strategic change in the industrial sector. It is intended for industry professionals seeking insight into key trends discussed at ARC’s forum in Sitges, including decarbonization and energy transition.

The company's substantial investments in acquisitions, totaling over $40 billion in four years, enhance capabilities in automation, measurement, advanced sensing analytics and now industry-specific-software.

The Siemens AI with Purpose Summit 2025 was filled with insightful speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. The author shared his thoughts, “Days after the AI Summit, I’m full of insight, inspiration, and motivation to further explore what's coming to industrial-grade AI.”

This Insight highlights OPAF’s role in shaping the future of automation architectures, summarizing key takeaways from the 2025 ARC Forum session in Sitges for professionals driving next-generation, interoperable industrial systems.

How well do you really know the hardware, firmware, and software embedded in your production assets? The recent case of embedded cellular kill switches in renewable power inverters highlights the importance of provenance, SBOMs, and HBOMs in the world of OT.

IT/OT convergence is essential for improving business performance and achieving operational resilience, but it requires collaboration to bridge the gap between legacy OT systems and modern IT solutions while addressing challenges like differing system lifecycles and cybersecurity priorities.

Digital transformation acceleration is driving the demand for smart safety solutions, which are now an essential component of a manufacturer’s and processor’s operational resilience strategy and a key enabler of achieving the productivity required to thrive in today’s challenging times.