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Technical insights, case studies, and best practices for industrial operations and automation.

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GRC is a Broken Term. It's Time for Operational Compliance.
For too long, we've used the generic term 'GRC' to describe two fundamentally different problems. It's time to define a new category: Operational Compliance, the system of record for the physical world.
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GRC is a Broken Term. It's Time for Operational Compliance.
The GRC Landscape: A Guide to the Two Worlds of Compliance
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The GRC Landscape: A Guide to the Two Worlds of Compliance

'GRC' is one of the most overused acronyms in business. The reality is there are two parallel universes of compliance, each with its own risks and tools. Understanding which universe you operate in is the key to managing risk effectively.

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From Blank Slate to Best Practice: Introducing the Demiton Intelligent Onboarding Wizard
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From Blank Slate to Best Practice: Introducing the Demiton Intelligent Onboarding Wizard

We just shipped one of our most important updates yet. We believe setting up a compliance system shouldn't be a project in itself. Our new onboarding wizard transforms a new Demiton account from an empty shell into a fully provisioned, best-practice GRC system in under two minutes. Here’s how—and why—we built it.

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Git for PLCs is Not Enough: Why Governance is the Missing Layer
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Git for PLCs is Not Enough: Why Governance is the Missing Layer

Tools like Copia brought modern version control to PLCs, and it's a huge step forward. But for regulated manufacturing, a Git repo isn't enough. Here’s why a true operational governance platform is the critical next layer.

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Building the Bedrock: A Look Inside Demiton's Foundational Engineering Sprint
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Building the Bedrock: A Look Inside Demiton's Foundational Engineering Sprint

We just completed one of the most significant architectural refactors in our history. It wasn't just about fixing bugs; it was a strategic investment to build a rock-solid foundation for our real-time Control Hub. Here's a look at how we're forging an unbreakable 'chain of custody' for operational code.

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Does Demiton Compete with SCADA? (A Guide for Operations Managers)
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Does Demiton Compete with SCADA? (A Guide for Operations Managers)

We get asked this all the time: 'Is Demiton a SCADA system?' The short answer is no. SCADA is your factory's real-time cockpit. Demiton is the flight manual, the maintenance log, and the air traffic control tower, all in one. Here's why you need both.

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A Practical Guide to Creating a 'Digital Twin' for Your Existing Equipment
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A Practical Guide to Creating a 'Digital Twin' for Your Existing Equipment

The term 'Digital Twin' sounds complex and expensive, but it doesn't have to be. For a maintenance team, a practical Digital Twin is simply having all the critical information about a machine—its manual, service history, and software—in one place, accessible instantly. Here’s how you can start building one this week.

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