Belden Unveils Secure and Scalable Solutions for IT/OT Convergence
News | 18.06.2026
Operational Technology (OT) networks across European transport corridors, energy grids, and manufacturing environments are undergoing a major architectural shift. Operators must now capture and process vast amounts of field data in real-time, demanding both high-bandwidth scalability and absolute cyber resilience.
To meet these rigorous compliance and operational standards, Belden (NYSE: BDC) has announced a comprehensive mid-2026 suite of hardware innovations and software enhancements designed for robust edge-to-core IT/OT convergence.
Engineered to perform in harsh, high-electromagnetic interference environments, this latest portfolio introduces four critical components:
- Belden LioN-X IO-Link Masters: Streamlines asset-level data aggregation directly on the plant floor, drastically reducing cabinet wiring complexity whilst enabling intelligent edge-level diagnostics.
- Hirschmann IT DAP849 Wireless Access Points: A rugged IP67-rated Wi-Fi 6 solution equipped with dual fibre uplinks, built to sustain stable, long-distance wireless connectivity in demanding environments.
- Hirschmann GREYHOUND GRS2000 L2/L3 Switches: High-density industrial switches supporting up to 10 GE backbones, future-proofing network capacity for data-heavy industrial operations.
- Belden Virtual Firewall TBF-800V: A brand new, purpose-built virtualised security layer engineered to defend OT perimeters against dedicated cyber threats whilst strictly preserving critical process uptime.
Furthermore, the 2026 release introduces essential feature enhancements to Hirschmann Industrial HiVision (v8.7) network management software and macmon NAC (v6.5.0/6.6.0) network access control. Acting as a unified ecosystem, these solutions securely bridge the physical asset layer with the enterprise network core, ensuring full visibility and compliance.
Additional Belden Portfolio Enhancements
Belden FiberExpress XHD Angled Patch Panel
An infrastructure solution engineered for high-density fibre patching in modern data centres and enterprise networks.
The dedicated angled design optimises the patch cord bend radius and streamlines rack cable management without requiring additional horizontal organisers.
Hirschmann Industrial HiVision (Version 8.7)
New features
The latest generation of industrial network management and monitoring software.
This update introduces enhanced automated network topology discovery, advanced real-time traffic analytics, and tighter integration with upper-level control systems (SCADA/MES).
macmon NAC Access Control Platform (Versions 6.5.0 & 6.6.0)
New features
A major feature expansion for network security, built on Zero Trust architectural principles.
The latest releases deliver instant, automated device identification across complex, converged IT/OT environments and offer scenarios for immediate isolation of unauthorised or rogue connections.
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