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    Industrial networks are generally no longer locked into a vendor-specific design has likely seen its heyday, and the overwhelming majority supports open communication protocols, supported by non-profit industry organizations. However, complete system interoperability is not always as easy as adding the latest open protocols or hardware, when upgrading an existing production line with established legacy equipment.

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