News from October 2025

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.