SCADA

Future-proofing SCADA Communications for the Smart Grid

Substantial returns for utilities and distribution network operators can be found in increasing visibility and control of the distribution network through deployment of better SCADA equipment.

18/01/2012

SCADA Supports Smart Grid Expansion

The substantial increase in SCADA activity is due to a confluence of new technology and infrastructure spending.

17/01/2012

Hacker exploits SCADA to attack water system in the US

Hackers managed to remotely shut down a utility's water pump in central Illinois last week, in what could be the first known foreign cyber attack on a U.S. industrial system.

21/11/2011

Hackers cannot attack SCADA systems now but may do so in future

The "hacktivist" collective Anonymous is capable of crippling critical infrastructure, but the odds of developing a Stuxnet-style attack on industrial SCADA systems were slim.

20/10/2011

Mitsubishi Electric makes equity investment in ICONICS

The investment will enable Mitsubishi Electric to incorporate ICONICS' SCADA software in factory and process automation solutions primarily for new social infrastructure opportunities in emerging markets.

10/10/2011

Distributed Control Systems Business Recovered in 2010

Chemical, petrochemical, and oil & gas showed particularly strong growth. Since these industries are among the largest in the DCS marketplace, the overall DCS marketplace showed an upswing.

10/10/2011

Sep 23

IICA / ISA Professional Development course - (IC30C1) Introduction to SCADA Systems Integration

(IC30C1) Introduction to SCADA Systems Integration This course explains the parts and technologies that make up a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and shows you how to evaluate potential benefits of applying the technology to your process application.

Sep 22

Invensys Australia & New Zealand OpsManage'11 User Conference

Attend the Australia & New Zealand OpsManage'11 User Conference to collaborate with Invensys Operations Management and our Ecosystem Partners. This is an opportunity to share, learn and accelerate your journey towards achieving operational excellence. You will gain new insights into how to maximise the efficiency and profitability of your operations through excellence in Control, Assets, Environment & Safety, and most importantly - People.

Sep 12

Fundamentals of Instrumentation, Process Control, PLCs and SCADA for Plant Operators and other Non-Instrument Personnel practical 2-day workshop

Have you ever wondered about getting a thorough introduction to the fundamentals of instrumentation, industrial automation and control; thus allowing you to work and perform simple tasks in this key area? In attending this course, this could be the opportunity to walk out with a great grounding in the basics of this exciting field which is rapidly changing the way all plants operate. The constant drive to cut costs means that as an operator you will be increasingly having to have more skills and know-how in the plant instrumentation and process control area. You will leave this workshop with a strong understanding of the key concepts in instrumentation, process control, SCADA and PLCs.

Sep 12

Fundamentals of Instrumentation, Process Control, PLCs and SCADA for Plant Operators and other Non-Instrument Personnel practical 2-day workshop

Have you ever wondered about getting a thorough introduction to the fundamentals of instrumentation, industrial automation and control; thus allowing you to work and perform simple tasks in this key area? In attending this course, this could be the opportunity to walk out with a great grounding in the basics of this exciting field which is rapidly changing the way all plants operate. The constant drive to cut costs means that as an operator you will be increasingly having to have more skills and know-how in the plant instrumentation and process control area. You will leave this workshop with a strong understanding of the key concepts in instrumentation, process control, SCADA and PLCs.

Sep 12

Fundamentals of Instrumentation, Process Control, PLCs and SCADA for Plant Operators and other Non-Instrument Personnel

Have you ever wondered about getting a thorough introduction to the fundamentals of instrumentation, industrial automation and control; thus allowing you to work and perform simple tasks in this key area? In attending this course, this could be the opportunity to walk out with a great grounding in the basics of this exciting field which is rapidly changing the way all plants operate. The constant drive to cut costs means that as an operator you will be increasingly having to have more skills and know-how in the plant instrumentation and process control area. You will leave this workshop with a strong understanding of the key concepts in instrumentation, process control, SCADA and PLCs.

Jun 28

SCADA Systems Australia 2011

The 4th annual SCADA Systems Australia returns in 2011, continuing to provide a platform for SCADA technicians, SCADA architects, IT and security professionals to learn about the effective use of SCADA technology and system upgrades, asset management and E-security. With threats against SCADA systems constantly evolving and the changing types of vulnerabilities exposed to SCADA systems adapting, it is paramount to gain improved and updated insights into these threats and the technological advances to counteract them. Throughout the conference you will hear case study presentations on: Upgrading SCADA software and hardware Using industry standards including CIP/NERC and IEC 61850 Incorporating SCADA resiliency frameworks Addressing cyber security issues Modernising transmission and distribution channels Industries including mining, water, gas and security

Jun 21

IICA/ISA Professional Development Course - (IC30C1) Introduction to SCADA Systems Integration

(IC30C1) Introduction to SCADA Systems Integration - IICA / ISA Professional Development course. This ISA course explains the parts and technologies that make up a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and shows you how to evaluate potential benefits of applying the technology to your process application.