ISA Interchange

Welcome to the official blog of the International Society of Automation (ISA).

This blog covers numerous topics on industrial automation such as operations & management, continuous & batch processing, connectivity, manufacturing & machine control, and Industry 4.0.

The material and information contained on this website is for general information purposes only. ISA blog posts may be authored by ISA staff and guest authors from the automation community. Views and opinions expressed by a guest author are solely their own, and do not necessarily represent those of ISA. Posts made by guest authors have been subject to peer review.

Digitalization of Production Facilities

The term “digitalization” (or the phrase “digital transformation”) has different meaning as applied ...
Anil Pushkaran Feb 19, 2021 5:30:00 AM

What Is Fog Computing?

Before explaining fog computing, we need to make sure we have a solid understanding of cloud computi...
Ryan Warrington Feb 16, 2021 5:15:00 AM

ISA President's Column: ISA or a Snack—Why Not Both?

The 2021 International Society of Automation (ISA) President Steve Mustard is featured monthly on th...
Steve Mustard Feb 12, 2021 5:00:00 AM

Is IT/OT Convergence Just a Buzz Term?

So, is “IT/OT convergence” just another gimmicky buzz term? You could argue that it is. Whenever som...
Grant Vokey Feb 9, 2021 5:30:00 AM

Legacy Equipment and IIoT: Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?

Like it or not, digital transformation is real, and must be a part of your overall business strategy...
David Schultz Feb 5, 2021 5:00:00 AM

What No One Tells You About Industrial Automation Marketing (Part 5): Modern Marketing Channels

Welcome back to our series on marketing for industrial automation businesses. If you haven’t seen th...
Chris Sciulli Feb 2, 2021 5:30:00 AM

How to Simplify OT Systems Management with Thin Clients

There are specific cases where the usage of a thin client to access the OT system environment, for o...
Cristobal Ruiz Jan 29, 2021 5:15:00 AM

What Is Data Analytics?

As a concept, how can we define data analytics? Let's break down the term. Analytics is the process ...
Sam Russem Jan 26, 2021 5:00:00 AM

The Role of Data Analytics for Asset Owners in the Oil and Gas Industry

Today’s economic pressures in the oil and gas industry require streamlined operations with fewer peo...
Jennifer Halsey Jan 25, 2021 5:00:00 AM

26 Automation Trailblazers Who Changed the World

Titans of Automation The International Society of Automation (ISA) explores the lives and careers of...
Bill Lydon Jan 22, 2021 5:30:00 AM

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