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An engineer director we recently spoke with faced a familiar challenge: maintaining consistent quality standards across multiple production lines and facilities. Each plant had its own way of managing inspections, and when issues arose, engineers often had to travel on-site just to troubleshoot. It was time-consuming, costly, and frustrating. That all changed when they implemented remote visibility and management for their vision inspection systems. Suddenly, they could: ? Standardize quality across facilities – No more guesswork. AI models and defect criteria were centrally managed, ensuring every plant operated with the same high standards. ? Seamlessly integrate with IT/OT systems – Inspection data flowed directly into their MES, SCADA, and BI tools, giving leadership a unified and real-time view of production quality. ? Reduce travel & increase efficiency – Engineers no longer had to fly out just to tweak settings. They could troubleshoot remotely, allowing them to focus on continuous improvement rather than firefighting. ? Scale effortlessly for the future – New inspection stations were brought online in days, not weeks, supporting the company’s smart manufacturing initiatives. ?? But what about security? ?? With industrial networks becoming more connected, cybersecurity was a top concern. The solution? A multi-layered security approach designed for IT/OT environments: ?? Zero Trust Architecture – Every access attempt was verified, whether internal or external. ?? Network Segmentation – OT systems were isolated from broader enterprise networks to prevent lateral movement. ?? End-to-End Encryption – Secure data flows ensured that inspection data remained protected. ? Compliance & Certification – Aligned with SOC 2 Type II, CSA STAR Level 1, OWASP, and CIS Benchmarks security standards. ? Automated Security Monitoring – Vulnerability scanning and anomaly detection proactively identified threats. ?? Data Access Controls – Role-based access (RBAC) and least privilege (PoLP) ensured only the right people could access critical systems. The impact? Fewer defects, higher yield, and a more efficient team—without compromising security. Manufacturers no longer have to choose between efficiency and security—both are possible. How are you approaching this shift in your operations?