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Dow makes production more efficient through IT-OT collaboration

CIO

The goal was to improve the productivity, safety and reliability of manufacturing “assets” — Dow’s term for the vast expanses of concrete and steel and the sprawling outdoor networks of pipes and controls that characterize its production facilities. Using an older and slower wireless technology hasn’t hurt the project, though.

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News in Networking: The Best Network Speeds, Cuba’s DIY Internet, and the Cost of Automation

Kentik

This week Verizon was dubbed the winner of network speeds. Mitel agreed to buy ShoreTel, while Viacom said it wouldn’t buy Scripps Networks. Here are those headlines and more: Verizon Keeps Top Spot as Best-Performing Network (CNET) A new report from RootMetrics ranks Verizon as having the best network speeds.

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Cybersecurity for Energy and Utility Operations

Getronics

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Well, it's complicated: Skype for Business challenges

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However, the huge advantage and potential of widespread communications, especially spanning globally, is also its biggest challenge: complication. Connecting multiple end points requires an effective and robust infrastructure, which can encompass many forms of communication. Relying on external components.

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The Intersection of Technology Transformation and Security in Healthcare

Getronics

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