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Production Monitoring in Plex ERP: Choosing the Right View for the Right Decision

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Manufacturing teams don’t need more data just for the sake of it. They need the right production data at the exact moment it can change an outcome. This is where Plex ERP’s production monitoring tools truly shine. Built to capture shop-floor activity in real time, Plex transforms raw machine data into actionable visibility for operators, supervisors, and plant managers alike. But not everyone on the manufacturing floor looks at data the same way. To drive real results, Plex offers a layered approach to visibility. Here is how to choose the right Plex view to make the fastest, smartest operational decisions. Real-Time Visibility That Drives Action Plex Production Monitoring seamlessly connects the physical plant floor to digital dashboards and scoreboards. In a single glance, teams can track: Machine status and downtime Total output and cycle times Capacity utilization Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) The faster you spot an anomaly, the faster you can mitigate lost time, limit scr...
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The Silent Threat of End-of-Life Tech—and How Cybercriminals Exploit Trust to Attack

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As we observe Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, it's time to confront a growing vulnerability that affects everything from industrial systems to personal devices: end-of-life (EOL) technology . These outdated systems are not just inefficient—they’re dangerous. Worse, cyber threat actors are getting smarter, using trusted U.S. network traffic as camouflage to launch attacks that bypass traditional defenses. What Is End-of-Life Technology? When a device or software reaches EOL, it means the manufacturer has stopped providing: Security patches Bug fixes Technical support This leaves the system exposed to known vulnerabilities—many of which are publicly documented and easily exploited. How Cybercriminals Exploit EOL Devices Threat actors actively scan for outdated systems and use them as entry points. Once inside, they: Deploy ransomware Steal sensitive data Use compromised devices as launchpads for lateral movement across networks According to the National Cybersecurity A...
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Help Us Secure Our World this Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international initiative that educates everyone about online safety and empowers individuals and businesses to protect their data from cybercrime.  Even amidst large-scale data breaches and cyberattacks, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds everyone that there are simple, effective ways to keep yourself safe online, protect your personal data, and ultimately help secure our world.  @themerlanos  we are  proud to be a Champion and support this online safety and education initiative this October.   The theme of Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Secure Our World! This initiative reminds us that there are simple actions we can take every day to protect ourselves, our families, and businesses from online threats.   Cybersecurity Awareness Month focuses on the top four ways to stay safe online:   1. Use strong passwords and a password manager   2. Turn on multifactor authentication...
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