HMS Networks has published its State of Industrial Networks 2025 Report, delivering fresh insights into the changing landscape of industrial connectivity. The study explores how Industrial Ethernet continues to expand its dominance, while fieldbus technologies are losing ground and wireless solutions remain an important complement.
Alongside market shares, the report features perspectives from leading industry players and experts, who share their views on the future of communication in automation. Regional trends across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific highlight different dynamics in adoption and innovation.
Another key focus is cybersecurity: with upcoming EU regulations such as the Cyber Resilience Act and the RED Directive, manufacturers face new compliance challenges and must rethink their strategies for secure and scalable connectivity.
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For a deeper dive into the data, including protocol trends, expert commentary, and regional analysis, HMS Networks has prepared an Extended Report 2025. This comprehensive edition offers additional insights into cybersecurity challenges, market forecasts, and recommendations for automation professionals.
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About the study
The HMS Networks analysis is based on a combination of market insights, internal data, and input from key stakeholders in the industrial automation industry. The study focuses on newly installed nodes in factory automation worldwide, each node being a device or machine connected to an industrial control network.
