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Scaling Automation Without Scaling Risk: Insights on Software, Skills, and Security in Modern Manufacturing

Scaling Automation Without Scaling Risk:
Insights on Software, Skills, and Security in Modern Manufacturing

Discover the key findings from our 2026 Survey on Industrial Automation, based on insights from 226 U.S. senior automation managers. The report uncovers how fragmented multi-vendor "automation zoos," software-driven downtime (51% from updates), talent shortages, and weak version control are eroding efficiency and resilience in scaling plants.​

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Get the full Executive Summary with actionable insights on adopting software-defined automation and Industrial DevOps to boost uptime, productivity, and recovery—tailored for automation engineers and plant managers.​

 

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93% expanding automation amid 61% talent shortages—unlock productivity without hiring.​
Backups fragmented across vendors; learn secure, cloud-based fixes for faster recovery.
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Bridge IT/OT gaps with version control, secure access, and AI documentation to cut downtime risks.

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