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N3uron and Software Toolbox Join Forces to Accelerate Industrial DataOps Adoption Across the United States

jgonzalez@softwaretoolbox.com (John Gonzalez) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:52:40 GMT

N3uron Connectivity Systems, developer of the leading Industrial Edge Platform for DataOps, N3uron, announced that Software Toolbox has become an Authorized Distributor of the N3uron platform for the United States. This agreement expands N3uron's presence in the US market, giving industrial organizations direct access to its DataOps and IIoT software through one of the country's most trusted names in industrial automation and connectivity.

Filling Gaps in Your Historian’s Data with LGH File Inspector

zparham@softwaretoolbox.com (Zachary Christensen) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:01 GMT

If you have implemented AVEVA Historian, there is a good chance that you are maintaining legacy InTouch historical (LGH) files —either from before a migration or as a fallback during historian outages.

That data is often overlooked, but it’s still valuable. Whether you’re troubleshooting a past event, validating a process change, or trying to build a longer-term trend, gaps in your historian can slow you down.

To solve that problem without adding unnecessary complexity, Software Toolbox’s LGH File Inspector for AVEVA InTouch converts existing LGH files into AVEVA Historian FastLoad CSV format, allowing you to bulk-load the data into your historian using AVEVA Historian’s FastLoad import process.

OPC Router 5.6: A Faster Way to Build and Scale Integrations

kpersyn@softwaretoolbox.com (Kyle Persyn) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:50:57 GMT

OPC Router 5.6 introduces a new approach to integration—focused on speed, simplicity, and reusability. At the center of this release is the Solution Gallery, designed to help you move from idea to live system much faster.

How to Connect Non-Standard Devices to SCADA Using OmniServer

Jay David — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:49:53 GMT

Integrating specialized hardware into your control system shouldn't require a computer science degree or a massive budget for custom software development. Yet, many plants struggle with a "Zoo of Automation Hardware:" a collection of non-standard devices like barcode scanners, weigh scales, and sensors that simply don’t speak Modbus or Ethernet/IP.

Software Toolbox at the ProveIt! Conference - Takeaways

tgehling@softwaretoolbox.com (Tanja Gehling) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:47:17 GMT

It was that time of year again, time to prove it at the ProveIt! Conference. I'll be honest, when we attended the premier of the conference last year, I was sceptic. Would this event be different from others and really focus on actually solving customer problems. I was proven wrong to doubt it. And this year it had already doubled in size, there was a definite buzz and excitement. ProveIt! is a User Community led event that we have enjoyed being a part of for the 2nd time this year. A lot of people are talking about the conversations they had at the event. My personal favorite line is from Dylan DuFresne: "The kind of stuff that only happens when people actually trust each other enough to be real."

While Software Toolbox has been best known for connectivity solutions, we reintroduced ourselves at ProveIt! as a Full Stack Industrial AI company. Why bring AI expertise into a connectivity company? Glad you asked. Because Software Toolbox is undergoing a major transformation and is evolving to deliver connectivity + data platforms + AI readiness services + AI agents all at once. And because Industrial AI is no longer experimental. It is becoming a competitive differentiator. Yet many initiatives stall. Not because the value is unclear, but because the foundation is missing. In industrial environments, AI depends on trusted connectivity, real time data, and infrastructure that performs reliably at the factory and at the edge.

Software Toolbox: Full Stack Industrial AI Starts with the Right Foundation

Jay David — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:45:55 GMT

Industrial AI is no longer experimental. It is becoming a competitive differentiator. Yet many initiatives stall, not because the value is unclear, but because the foundation is missing. In industrial environments, AI depends on trusted connectivity, real time data, and infrastructure that performs reliably at the factory and at the edge.

NEW Release - DataHub V11.0.4

jdillon@softwaretoolbox.com (Jessica Dillon) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:00:00 GMT

As Cogent DataHub continues to evolve, version 11.04 delivers a focused set of enhancements that build on the powerful foundation introduced with the V11 major release. This update prioritizes performance, reliability, and expanded cloud readiness, ensuring DataHub remains a trusted platform for moving industrial data efficiently and securely.

Kepware Edge for Linux: What It Is & Where It Fits

rroyse@softwaretoolbox.com (Ryan Royse) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:29:59 GMT

If you've been following along with our latest blog posts, you've probably heard Kepware Edge mentioned alongside the newly released version 7 of TOP Server. The question you may have now is: where does this fit, and how does it apply to me? The goal of this post is to answer this with a brief description and practical overview of Kepware Edge plus some case studies of when it makes sense to use it further below.

What you liked to hear / read from us in 2025

tgehling@softwaretoolbox.com (Tanja Gehling) — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:45:00 GMT

As we leave 2025 behind us and welcome 2026, it’s clear that industrial connectivity and digital transformation continue to be front and center. All year long, Software Toolbox’s technical blog shared practical insights to help IT/OT professionals solve real-world challenges, from mastering classic protocols to embracing cutting-edge integration strategies.

Don’t Let a Data Grinch Ruin Your Digital Transformation

tgehling@softwaretoolbox.com (Tanja Gehling) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT

In today’s industrial world, data is king - but only if it’s accessible, accurate, and connected. Unfortunately, many organizations face a sneaky intruder: the Data Grinch. Unlike its Christmas counterpart, this troublemaker isn’t after gifts or holiday cheer. It steals efficiency, insights, and the very momentum of your digital transformation. It hides in siloed systems, outdated protocols, scattered data, and fragile integrations. Left unchecked, it slows decision-making, frustrates teams, and undermines operational performance.