by Editor | Apr 23, 2026 | Case Studies, Cybersecurity, CygNet, Data Infrastructure, Industrial Automation, Industry 4.0, Integration, Modern SCADA Interface, Operational Technology, Real-Time Data, SCADA
A North American midstream operator using AVEVA System Platform (fka. Wonderware) inherited a non-AVEVA SCADA footprint—two plant systems and 16 compressor stations—along with assorted HMIs, tags, and alarm conventions that did not meet company standards. The...
by Editor | Dec 18, 2025 | API 1165, Cybersecurity, HMI Hardware, HMI Standards, IIoT, Industry Insights, Operational Technology, Real-Time Data, SCADA, Technology Strategy, UX
Most oil and gas operations only use a fraction of the capabilities built into their SCADA platforms. Companies pay for advanced modules, analytics, and integration features, yet day-to-day use often centers on basic monitoring and a few familiar screens. The result...
by Editor | Sep 4, 2025 | Cybersecurity, CygNet, Data Infrastructure, Industrial Automation, Industry 4.0, Integration, Modern SCADA Interface, Operational Technology, Real-Time Data
In the oil and gas industry, it’s not uncommon to find critical systems running on software from the early 2000s or even the 1990s. This technology has been reliable for decades, but a significant shift is underway. Vendors are increasingly ending support for older...
by Editor | Nov 19, 2023 | Cybersecurity, IIoT, MQTT, Operational Technology, SCADA
Back in the day, SCADA systems were limited to performing operations on-site. Despite this negatively affecting flexibility, it made SCADA systems relatively safe from cyber threats. Fast forward to today, with the internet boom and the new trend of combining SCADA...
by Editor | Apr 25, 2018 | Cybersecurity, General, Infrastructure
A cyberattack that U.S. natural gas pipeline owners weren’t required to report has lawmakers taking a closer look at how the industry is handling such threats, raising the prospect of tighter regulation. In website notices to customers this week, at least seven...
