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Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has released the latest version of its Hirschmann network management software. Industrial HiVision 7.0 improves productivity by now allowing the simultaneous configuration of hundreds of SNMP-enabled devices from any manufacturer. A new, customizable Network Dashboard provides instant visibility to key network health indicators, making it easy to take corrective or preventative measures. The result is improved availability and security for industrial networks.

In many industrial facilities, Ethernet networks are growing and changing quickly, and it is increasingly difficult to manage and secure them. The SANS 2016 State of Industrial Control System Security Survey indicates that 67 percent of industrial organizations perceive severe or high levels of threat to control systems, up from 43 percent in 2015. The report also indicates that planned industrial control system security improvements are behind schedule.

“Network security is top of mind at industrial facilities worldwide,” said Mark Cooksley, product manager at Belden. “Industrial HiVision is an important tool for improving it. The latest version builds on an already rich set of security functionalities to make it easier to control and take action on factors that impact security. These include accurate device configurations and instant visibility to security status indicators that can be readily seen and acted on using the new Network Dashboard.”

The enhanced capabilities of Industrial HiVision 7.0 allow industrial manufacturers to:

• Improve uptime and security by always knowing the status of their network without having to look through multiple network maps to spot problems. The Network Dashboard displays key performance indicators, such as devices with warning or error statuses, security information, and the top 10 worst-performing devices by response time. Network managers can customize it to meet their specific network supervision needs by adding or removing widgets on the indicators of their choice.
• Simultaneously configure hundreds of SNMP-enabled industrial devices, from any manufacturer, not just those from Hirschmann and GarrettCom. Industrial manufacturers can use this feature to configure devices both during commissioning and live operation. This new capability improves engineering productivity, as well as configuration accuracy, a key factor for high network performance and protection.
• Download a no-cost, fully functional 16-node trial version for unlimited use to get hands-on experience with the product’s features and benefits before buying the product. Users can get this version at http://www.hivision.de.

Industrial HiVision is designed especially for automation networks and is in use worldwide in the power and utility, transportation, water/wastewater and discrete manufacturing industries.

For more information on Industrial HiVision, visit http://www.hirschmann.com/en/Hirschmann_Produkte/Industrial_Ethernet/news/Industrial_HiVision_7.0/index.phtml.

As an early innovator in industrial Ethernet, Belden knows industrial IT and delivers the next generation of industrial networking solutions, including wired, wireless and embedded products. With its global brands – Hirschmann, GarrettCom and Tofino Security – Belden helps companies minimize downtime and take advantage of the real-time data access and control made possible by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Through a seamless, secure and scalable industrial Ethernet infrastructure, companies are equipped to revolutionize their operations and achieve improved efficiency, productivity and agility. Visit www.belden.com/products/industrialnetworking/index.cfm to learn more.

About Belden

Belden Inc., a global leader in high quality, end-to-end signal transmission solutions, delivers a comprehensive product portfolio designed to meet the mission-critical network infrastructure needs of industrial, enterprise and broadcast markets. With innovative solutions targeted at reliable and secure transmission of rapidly growing amounts of data, audio and video needed for today's applications, Belden is at the center of the global transformation to a connected world. Founded in 1902, the company is headquartered in St. Louis and has manufacturing capabilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit us at www.belden.com; follow us on Twitter: @BeldenIND.

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