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ITS

Industrial Ethernet Switches for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS): Buyer's Guide

Intelligent Transportation Systems rely on communication networks that must perform without interruption. IP cameras at intersections, variable message signs along highways, traffic signal controllers, tunnel sensors — the data transmission linking this equipment has direct safety consequences. Choosing the right industrial Ethernet switch is one of the most critical network decisions an ITS engineer makes. The advantages of purpose-built, industrial-grade hardware over commercial alternatives are clear: greater reliability, secure communication, and availability when it matters most. This buyer's guide covers what makes an industrial Ethernet switch suitable for ITS, how managed and unmanaged models compare, the key features to evaluate, and which Comnet switches are purpose-built for transportation deployments.

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OT/IT Convergence

OT/IT Convergence in Power Utilities: What It Means for Your Network Infrastructure

Power grids are no longer the centralized, one-directional systems they were built to be. The rapid expansion of distributed energy resources, advanced metering infrastructure, and continuous remote monitoring requirements has made the traditional separation between field control systems and enterprise platforms unsustainable. For network engineers and system designers in the energy sector, IT/OT convergence is the defining infrastructure challenge of this decade — and how you architect the underlying network will determine whether your utility capitalizes on it or is constrained by it.

Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Strategies for Critical Infrastructure

Cybersecurity Strategies for Critical Infrastructure

Advancements in technology also comes with an increased risk of increasingly complex and intelligent cyber-attacks, therefore it’s imperative that effective cybersecurity strategies are deployed, and this is extremely important in the case of critical infrastructure. In this article, we will look into what critical infrastructure is, and some of the cybersecurity strategies that should be implemented in order to prevent the risk of cyber-attacks.

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Network Security 101: Best Practices to Defend Against Modern Threats

Network Security 101: Best Practices to Defend Against Modern Threats

Introduction As technology continues to advance, so does the nature of cyber attacks. With organizations around the world relying on their IT infrastructure, any disruption to their networks can be catastrophic if not dealt with swiftly. In this article, we’re going to take a look at what network security is, and some of the best practices to defend against modern threats, along with a plan of action in case a security breach does occur.

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Remote Network Monitoring Best Practices for Reliable Performance

Remote Network Monitoring Best Practices for Reliable Performance

Introduction Being able to access and monitor an organization’s network infrastructure remotely is a necessity in the modern era, and this is where remote network monitoring comes in It allows an organization to oversee their networks from anywhere in the world, allowing IT departments to keep a check on network performance and security in real time. In this article, we’re going to take a look at some of the best practice for secure remote network monitoring, the benefits, and how to address some of the challenges an organization might face.