The opportunities are there, and so are the risks.
Enterprise connectivity represents a massive opportunity for both machine builders and their customers. By connecting control systems and making information available and actionable, you give your customers a key element in their digital transformation and achieve unprecedented operational improvements.
But the risks associated with having a complex, interconnected system – from cybercriminals and competitors – are growing. Almost one in two companies has experienced illicit copying of entire machines. Cyberattacks can cause damage to physical assets, workers or products.
Fundamental to today’s production environment is the ability to provide secure, remote access for end customers, improve productivity and safety, protect critical production data from internal and external threats, while keeping intellectual property equally secure.
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