Wireless Readiness from an Automation Industry User Perspective

ControlGlobal.com ISA SP100 Wireless User Are Ready to Deploy Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) within their Facilities By Larry Pereira As a follow-up to the first ISA SP100 Wireless survey done last year, Control recently conducted its second ISA SP100 Wireless Survey. The intended audience is the user community. The survey was designed accordingly with that value proposition in mind. Over 100 respondents participated – 105 to be exact. Based on the results, the user community has spoken loud and clear that it is either READY to deploy wireless sensor networks (WSNs) within their facilities, or at least very comfortable with the idea of doing so. Wireless has always been known as the disruptive technology, and its reception in the process automation sector reflects that. Just 36 months ago, when asked of the possibilities of... [read full story]