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A major transformation from a hardware-vendor legacy into a full cyber-physical systems platform provider for OT networks

With increasing density, AI workloads, and complexity across data centre operations, Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) has become mission-critical. Unplanned downtime is not an option—yet without real-time monitoring visibility into electrical systems like substations, UPS, switchgear, and HVAC, operational risks grow and response times suffer.

IT/OT convergence is imperative for any business looking to innovate. Now more than ever, industrial networks need to evolve to facilitate seamless integration of OT and IT systems. Whenever a critical network connection fails, it could cost thousands in downtime every minute or put public safety at risk. That’s why taking full advantage of OT networking is no longer optional.

LAPP’s heat resistant wire features silicon and finely stranded tinned copper for high quality functionality and high levels of heat protection. High temperature cable options include resistance to UV-radiation, abrasion, and tears. Further options include outstanding resistance to oil and weather, and high flame resistance.

In a world chasing IIoT and cloud integration, unmanaged switches are still a vital part of the network backbone. They provide plug-and-play simplicity, industrial-grade durability, and cost-effective connectivity for devices at the edge.

ECS offer a vast range of industrial Electrical, Automation, Networking and Solar products available both locally and globally. Our Shortform Catalogue conveys our most common locally stocked items, so generally everything in our Shortform Catalogue should be stocked here in New Zealand.

Nowadays it’s difficult to find or create a product or industrial plant without modern cabling technology. Industry 4.0, Big Data and fully automated processes are on everybody’s lips.

Whether you’re fitting out in Australia, New Zealand, or abroad – think LAPP and PCE for strong, safe connections. Both LAPP H07RN-F Black Rubber Flex and PCE CEE-Form Connectors are designed for harsh environments, manufactured by premium European brands, offering IP-rated protection, mechanical resilience, and ease of use — making them a go-to combination for rugged industrial demands.

Now available from ECS, LAPP’s trusted Class 2 Conduit Earth Wire is here to make your earthing jobs safer, easier, and fully compliant

For process measurement and control equipment an increasingly higher level of protection against failure is required.