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Pressure from All Sides
and Suddenly, Clarity?

Companies are still expected to act with clarity despite mounting cost pressure, uncertainty, and new regulatory requirements. How are industrial organizations responding? At Hannover Messe 2026, priorities were made clear, market feedback that shapes decisions was discussed, and the growing recognition of OT security as a business necessity was addressed.

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Recognizing Global Excellence

AMDT is proud to announce the first-ever Octoplant Partner Network Global Awards, which will bring international achievements together on one stage. From growth to innovation, the winners demonstrate how industrial transformation succeeds. Who was named Partner of the Year — and why?

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Octoplant Spring Release (107)

AI Chat, Asset Lifecycle View, and new integrations reveal insights that were previously unattainable. Suddenly, connections become clear, risks become tangible, and decisions become easier. This release will change the way you think about your production environment.

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OT Security 
at Scale

At the CS4CA conference, AMDT highlighted why OT security requires an enterprise-wide approach instead of focusing on individual sites. Oliver Yates explained how governance, configuration versioning, and structured change management can secure distributed critical infrastructure.

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When OT 
Becomes a Risk

Shira Rubinoff and David Petrikat discuss the uncomfortable truths of industrial cybersecurity. They explain why traditional IT security approaches are ineffective in OT environments and why mid-sized manufacturers and large enterprises are struggling with expanding attack surfaces and increasing complexity.

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OT as a Prerequisite 
for Industry 4.0

Although OT is now standard, resilience is not. A new study highlights clear gaps in automation, visibility, and governance. Organizations serious about Industry 4.0 require structured OT architectures, integrated security, and clearly defined processes. Technology alone increases complexity; it doesn't create stability.

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OT Secure or 
Just Feeling Secure?

Seventy-eight percent of U.S. manufacturers report OT data breaches. Yet, 44% struggle with downtime, and 80% say they’re well prepared. This report reveals where perception and reality diverge.

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Connect Before 
ManuSec Europe

Join AMDT for an exclusive, invitation-only dinner the evening before the conference begins. Enjoy great food and meaningful conversations with OT and manufacturing leaders in a relaxed setting before the busy days begin.

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Ransomware 2026: 
Manufacturing Targeted

Ransomware attacks are increasing, and industrial manufacturing has become one of the top targets. This analysis explains why ransomware will pose a strategic challenge to companies in 2026.

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SPS 2025 puts 
OT security first

SPS 2025 made it clear that transparency, documented changes, and robust processes are essential for ensuring that industrial operations are secure, reliable, and compliant.

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OT Security Report
the Operational Reality

Disruptions, downtime, and security incidents are an everyday occurrence in OT environments. The OT Security Report reveals where operational risks originate, why stability is often perceived rather than real, and which factors truly impact security and availability.

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Octoplant 106.0 
Release

More visibility, more integration, more performance: With Octovision as your data hub, expanded device support, modernized editor versions, and new automation features like the “Device Extractor,” your workflows become more efficient and sustainably optimized.

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