Inductive Automation Blog

What Happened At ICC 2024?

Take a look back at some of the amazing things that happened at ICC 2024, including the groundbreaking Ignition 8.3 reveal, remarkable community sessions, exciting Build-a-Thon, and much more — including a look ahead at ICC 2025.

On Getting Buy-In

Every integration project, big or small, requires customer buy-in, and sometimes that can be the most difficult part. But with its free full-feature trial mode, inherent flexibility, and intuitive design, Ignition is making it easier than ever to get customers on board. Hear how members of the Ignition community are disrupting outdated expectations and giving customers exactly what they need.

License Portal: A Self-Service Tool For Managing Your Ignition Licenses

The License Portal is a tool that allows you to manage and add context to the Ignition licenses associated with your account, see your certification status, quotes, invoices, and sales statistics.

Integrator Account: Your Launchpad For All Things Inductive Automation

The Integrator Account is a portal for integrators to stay connected to Inductive Automation. Through your account, you can access exclusive news, learning resources, marketing and sales materials, an Ignition development license, and your integrator profile for the Find an Integrator listing. From sales tips guides to architecture diagrams, the Integrator Account is your launchpad to becoming the best Ignition integrator you can be.

Chris McLaughlin — Vertech

Chris McLaughlin, a SCADA & MES Specialist at Vertech, sits down with Colby Clegg to talk about the journey of Vertech becoming one of the top Ignition integrators in the world. They discuss a homeless management information system built for free for Room in the Inn, and how the project sparked inspiration for Inductive Automation’s new Community Impact Program. McLaughlin also talks about the 24/7 Ignition application support that Vertech now offers, and gives advice for someone considering a career in control systems engineering.

Benson Hougland — Opto 22

Opto 22’s Vice President of Production Strategy, Benson Hougland, chats with Colby Clegg about standing out in industrial automation by emphasizing two key things: data democratization and the protection of plant floor systems. They also discuss Opto 22’s involvement in the Build-a-Thon, and how Opto 22 supports education in industrial automation.

Francisco Carrion — Inductive Automation Australia

Francisco Carrión, the General Manager of Inductive Automation Australia, joins Colby Clegg in this episode of Conversations With Colby. They discuss how the industrial automation market in Australia is evolving, key verticals in Australia, upcoming challenges in the industrial automation industry, and the future of Inductive Automation.

James Burnand — 4IR Solutions

4IR Solutions’ CEO James Burnand joins Colby Clegg to discuss the value of hosted solution infrastructures and the current state of security in the industrial automation industry. They also talk about the inner workings of the Sparkplug Data Dash, and share excitement over the upcoming release of Ignition 8.3.

Jason Rhodewalt — Barry-Wehmiller Design Group

Colby Clegg talks with Jason Rhodewalt, Partner at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, about steps to build a shared vision and culture with a large number of people, thoughts on the state of the industrial automation industry, the benefits to being a finalist in the Build-a-Thon, and more.