Digitalization and the IoT have enabled manufacturers to dramatically increase profitability by realizing unprecedented levels of production efficiency and flexibility, supply chain control, and worker safety. Fueled by the increasing maturity of analytics solutions and advances in cloud- and cognitive-computing, Industry 4.0 is forcing automation technology suppliers to adapt to manufacturers’ evolving product selection, deployment, and management requirements. VDC’s multi-decade coverage of key automation technology markets―including sensors, data acquisition solutions, control platforms, networking, and OT security― provides our clients with unparalleled insight into the changing needs of the global process and manufacturing markets.
On Tuesday, September 9th, Nozomi Networks and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced they had signed a definitive agreement through which Mitsubishi Electric will acquire Nozomi Networks for $883 million. The all cash deal is expected to close later this year, contingent upon standard regulatory approvals.
As industries continue their march toward digitalization, the role of networking technologies at the operational edge is becoming more strategic and more complex. From low-latency deterministic protocols to secure wireless connectivity for remote assets, industrial networking is no longer a support layer. It’s a competitive differentiator.
Industrial organizations today are undergoing a profound shift in how they manage and maintain critical equipment. Machine health monitoring is no longer a niche function; it is becoming a foundational pillar of operational excellence across industries. As companies prioritize maximizing uptime, improving efficiency, and transitioning to predictive maintenance models, machine health solutions are moving from optional to essential.
Sustainability, digital transformation and industrial AI dominated discussions at Hannover Messe 2025. Over 4,000 exhibitors from around the globe convened in Hannover, Germany, to showcase their latest innovations reshaping the industrial landscape. Many focused on delivering clear, outcome-based solutions for their customers, while others emphasized the power of their technologies to streamline operations across complex, distributed systems.