Field Notes: Water & Wastewater
The water and wastewater sector is no stranger to long-standing challenges, and in 2025 many of them are still front and center. Aging infrastructure, patchy data, tighter regulations, and a wave of retirements in experienced personnel are all shaping the way this industry needs to evolve. But from what we’re seeing in the field, there’s […]
The Missing Link: Why MES and ERP Integration is Critical for Growth
From the Desk of Dave Ray, Principal Solutions Architect, InflexionPoint It’s a scene we’ve seen too often: production halts, operators scramble, and fingers point at data discrepancies. MES says one thing, ERP another, and the clock is ticking. If you’ve been there, you’re not alone—and we’ve figured out what it takes to fix it. Integrating […]
Empowering Teams in the Digital Era
From the Desk of Katie Hall, VP of Professional Services, InflexionPoint The other day in the office, I noticed a sticker on our CTO, Chris Monchinski’s laptop: “Automation Depends on People.” It’s a simple statement, but it struck a chord. At InflexionPoint, those four words perfectly capture how we see the future of automation—and our […]
Reflections from the Rockwell Automation Fair
From the Desk of Arlene Weichert, EVP of Strategic Accounts, InflexionPoint November 21, 2024 This year’s Rockwell Automation Fair felt a little different for us. Instead of exhibiting, we attended as participants, and it was a great opportunity to step back and truly take in what’s happening across the industry. The energy, the ideas, and […]
Are Your PLCs a Backdoor To Your Network?
In critical infrastructure, outdated PLCs aren’t just a vulnerability—they’re a liability. Legacy systems from manufacturers like GE, Rockwell, and Siemens are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks. For sectors like energy, water, and transportation, a breach could mean more than financial loss—it could result in widespread service outages, compromised safety, and long-term reputational damage. The Cost […]
InflexionPoint Announces Addition of MES and Digital Transformation Expert to Team
Dave Ray brings strategic expertise in designing, building, implementing, and supporting solutions for data-driven operations InflexionPoint, leaders in driving operational efficiency and technological advancement for regulated industries, is pleased to announce the addition of MES/MoM DT/Industry 4.0 expert Dave Ray to the company’s technical team. “With decades of experience in the implementation of MES solutions […]
Is MTP the End-Game for Industrial Digital Transformation?
Chris Monchinski, CTO InflexionPoint Are you still amazed at how easy it is to purchase a printer of any size, shape, and feature set… plug that printer into your network (or even USB) and have your applications quickly recognize that printer’s capabilities, putting the printer to immediate and effective use. You’re probably not, kind of […]
Understand the Implications of the March 14 the DCOM Hardening Patch: Ensuring Security Through Proper Implementation
Chris Monchinski, CTO InflexionPoint The March 14, 2023 DCOM hardening patch is a permanent security measure implemented by Microsoft in order to protect DCOM applications from potential cyberattacks, and it is essential for manufacturers to understand the implications of this patch as it is irreversible. What is the Microsoft DCOM Patch? Microsoft DCOM is distributed […]
Automated Control Concepts Announces Rebranding to InflexionPoint
Neptune, NJ September 18, 2023 – Automated Control Concepts (ACC), a leading technology integration company providing high-quality control and information products, solutions, and services, in the Life Sciences, Food & Beverage & Critical Infrastructure business segments, is excited to announce a significant milestone in its 40-year journey. Effective September 18, 2023, the company will officially […]
InflexionPoint Partners with HighByte
The volume of OT-level data sources is growing exponentially – data architectures are getting more complicated and point-to-point connectivity can be brutal. With HighByte Intelligence Hub, you can take control of your data operations, by connecting OT-level data sources into a hub that normalizes and provides context to the data. The Intelligence Hub can be […]