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allow for hot-swapping of modules to allow modification of the system without downtime for the full I/O island. The new-style I/O system also supports


multiple communication protocols to ensure interoperability across existing and new systems, and a compact modular design makes it efficient in small spaces like rolling stock or signal control cabinets.


Underpinning digital railways Rail was once a siloed industry, but digital transformation means that today’s rail operators can draw on data in real time to make smart decisions. For the industry to continue this progress it must embrace cybersecurity principles for the full IT ecosystem including the first entry point of the data into the network. Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility


for end users, SIs and OEMs, and choosing the right I/O module is part of that. For businesses moving data across rail infrastructure, I/O is a strategic point of control that must be specifically engineered for the threat landscape, not only of today but also tomorrow as the sector continues to transform. Schneider Electric’s Modicon Edge I/O


NTS supports high availability for data, protecting passenger and freight services against growing cybersecurity threats.


scalability, cybersecurity, and performance for rail operators in a package that is flexible,


efficient and compact. Unlike previous generations of I/O, the modular I/O slices


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