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The U.S. Cloud Computing Market: An In-Depth Exploration of its Explosive Growth and Future

The U.S. cloud computing market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by digital transformation, the pervasive adoption of SaaS, and an escalating demand for robust security. This article delves into the key factors propelling this expansion and explores future projections.

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Trustworthy AI: Federal Executive Orders

Explore the key Executive Orders shaping the development and deployment of trustworthy AI within the U.S. federal government. This post delves into policies designed to promote responsible AI use, foster innovation, and ensure public trust.

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The Rise of AI-First Cloud Platforms

AI is no longer just a workload in the cloud; it's becoming an integral part of core cloud services. This shift is driving automated decision-making, predictive system behavior, and personalized digital experiences. Organizations are optimizing AI-centric cloud investments, including efficient GPU use and edge inference.

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NSF Launches IDSS Program to Bolster National AI Infrastructure

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has initiated the Integrated Data Systems and Services (IDSS) program, a significant step towards building a robust, national-scale AI infrastructure. This program aims to foster open, data-intensive, and AI-driven scientific research and education across various communities.

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You Bought Rockwell Software, Now What?

How do you install Rockwell software? It is a question we get asked all the time and so we decided to share it in this blog post.

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PanelView Plus 7 Performance Change to Series B

For many decades the Rockwell Automation PanelView family has been an excellent solution for a control system Human Machine Interface (HMI). Those experienced in the industry have seen PanelView terminals go through multiple changes and upgrades, each time improving the performance and features. In a continuing effort to increase the usability and support the longevity of the PanelView Plus platform, Rockwell has completed a hardware/software refresh of the PanelView Plus 7 Performance. This refresh is being denoted as a change from Series A to Series B.

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Rockwell Automation Introduces the Kinetix 5300

Have you ever needed a single axis of motion that also needed to seamlessly integrate with your PLC? If so, Rockwell Automation’s Kinetix 5300 is the perfect solution. The Kinetix 5300 is an entry level CIP motion, single axis motion solution. This servo drive utilizes add on profiles (AOP’s) with a motion ready automation controller to integrate into your Studio 5000 project.

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Automation Fair At Home Daily Debrief

Still wondering if Automation Fair at Home is worth attending. To help you decide, we have created a daily recap of what our sales and automation team took out of the event. Hopefully it will inspire you to participate in this momentous event.

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The New Rockwell Automation Kinetix 5100 and TLP Motor

Have you ever wanted to add a single servo to your system without having to change your control hardware or program? Well, now you can. Rockwell Automation recently launched two new products; the Kinetix 5100 and the TLP Motor. Both of these products offer a cost-effective solution for your current systems; whether new or mature.

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Stage 4: Installation and Validation Requirements

In Stages 1 through 3: You learned the importance of having a proven method of providing documentation showing a machine is safe to operate, mitigation techniques required, developing the functional safety requirements for your newly assessed machine, and using the tools needed to properly design & verify your safety system. For Stage 4, we will focus on ensuring that your system was installed properly and to your specifications.

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IO-Link Hubs

IO-Link enabled sensors offer advanced features and diagnostics that can only be accessed through an IO-Link master module. These sensors act like standard sensors when not interfaced to an IO-Link enabled control system. This enables the stocking of the same sensors for standard I/O (SIO) applications and IO-Link applications, simplifying the selection process and reducing stocking costs.

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Stage 4: Installation and Validation Requirements

In Stages 1 through 3: You learned the importance of having a proven method of providing documentation showing a machine is safe to operate, mitigation techniques required, developing the functional safety requirements for your newly assessed machine, and using the tools needed to properly design & verify your safety system. For Stage 4, we will focus on ensuring that your system was installed properly and to your specifications.

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Modernization - The New Migration

Modernization, or as we use to say, migration (and I’m not talking about crossing the western frontier in a covered wagon; although that topic might come up a little later), used to be a straight forward concept because controls were simple. We would come across an obsolete piece of equipment and simply replace it with the updated version. Today, automation equipment is more complex, the luxury of just getting the updated version isn’t available.

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Troubleshooting and Maintenance: The Easy Way

Troubleshooting and Maintenance is a common challenge in every industry. Believe me, we understand it can be difficult to find the root cause of downtime.

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Goodbye Legacy L4X Controllers…Hello Faster, More Flexible Ethernet Controllers

Believe it or not it has been 18 years since the launch of the CompactLogix; which brought the capabilities of the RSLogix 5000 software to a mid-range platform for the first time. Since it’s launch in 2001, many advances have taken place - two generations of hardware have come and gone, and it is now time to say farewell to the last available controllers of that era.

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