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MBT Today
 
  October 5, 2026
 

 

Redzone connects production, quality, maintenance, and learning on one platform. Frontline teams get real-time data and communication, so every shift can make smarter decisions. Learn what that looks like for your operations.

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The so-called “safe” approach to updating enterprise-level software and data systems has proven to be more harmful than helpful in many situations. Manufacturing.net editors Jeff Reinke and Anna Wells break down the four biggest risks of taking a conservative approach to upgrading.

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The more access and authority AI has, the greater the consequences if those boundaries are crossed.

 

Our latest video podcast answers the questions holding businesses like yours back: Where does AI deliver the most value? Which applications carry the highest – and lowest – risk? And what will it really cost?

 
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Technical depth and the ability to leverage AI need to become higher priorities.

 

In this new whitepaper recap, IEN Editors David Mantey and Anna Wells help manufacturing SMBs understand where their priorities should lie when assessing the best path towards a digital transformation win.

 
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The platform adds AI-ready performance and advanced connectivity for large-scale field deployments.

 

 
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