It's June 25th 1998, and Microsoft has done it again—the general public can now get their hands on the newest operating system Windows 98. You may even remember roaming through Best Buy, Circuit City, or Fry’s finding yourself holding that blue box with a window pane warped and fragmented into a beautiful pseudo fractal.

That amazing feat of software development would soon be surpassed by Windows 2000, and the behemoth Windows XP. But, you’re not thinking of the most important, little used feature at the time: Windows 98 was released with graphic driver support for multi-display outputs.

Learn from this new case study as CryoPhit USA explains how they overcame the complexity of cryotherapy systems with an advanced automated solution.

CryoPhit USA needed to design a system that was easy to use, maintain, and service, ensuring accessibility for end users, operators, and refrigeration technicians. This meant access to real-time data would be key. Sound familiar?

In this case study, find out how the groov RIO provided real-time data, predictive diagnostics, and remote access for their innovative cryochambers.

Catch up on presentations from this year's ARC Forum and see why these discussions matter for you.

If you couldn’t make it to the ARC Industry Forum this year, you’re in luck. The sessions featuring Opto 22 users and industry leaders are now available to watch on YouTube.

From industrial AI and digital transformation to smart manufacturing, hear real stories from the field.

Learn how setting up VPN (virtual private network) configurations can help you securely connect to your remote devices.

In our latest video VPN configuration on groov devices using OpenVPN, you'll get a breakdown of the high-level configuration of VPNs and also a detailed walkthrough of the process.

But first, in this blog post, let's discuss the pain of secure remote connectivity and the gains that setting up a VPN can bring.

Process Control Dynamics joins the OptoChannel of distributors to share their industrial IoT expertise and focus on the groov family of products in Colorado and the Four Corners region.

Now you have more options when it comes to finding IIoT and critical infrastructure application solutions, especially in Colorado and the Four Corners region of the USA.

Meet Process Control Dynamics. They've helped thousands of customers implement technologically advanced and cost-effective solutions in a wide variety of applications and vertical markets since 1986.

Hear about their product experience and why they've added groov EPIC and groov RIO products to their portfolio.

Is your SCADA system holding you back? See how the Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa Water Storage District fixed their outdated systems.

If you’re managing critical infrastructure, how much do you trust your SCADA system? Are you getting real-time, reliable data, or are you constantly battling delays, communication failures, and rising maintenance costs?

Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa Water Storage District faced those same challenges—until they partnered with Avadine, an IoT-certified OptoPartner, to upgrade their SCADA system. Read about their new solution and how they got there.

Hear from the students who attended groov EPIC Premium Factory Training in March 2025. Then choose a date from the remaining 2025 class schedule that works for you.

Interested in learning more about edge controller technology? Need help to achieve digital transformation goals within your company? Or are you in search of a better solution for your current applications?

Attending an in-person groov EPIC training class at Opto 22 headquarters can help. Learn about the topics covered and what the most recent group of students thought about the experience.

This new step-by-step video walks you through Opto 22's free image library and how to create custom graphics to enhance your HMI screens. 

Are you hoping to take your projects to the next level with eye-catching graphics? Do you wish you could have more control and customization options when designing screens for your control programs? Then you should take advantage of Opto 22's free SVG Image Library.

This new 14-minute video shows you how to navigate to the library on the website, how it works, and how to use it with groov View—an easy-to-use tool for building and viewing mobile operator interfaces.

As your video host, Opto 22's Paul Hardt shows you how simple it is to use the image library, improve your HMIs, and monitor and control your systems, equipment, and data.

Learn the powerful results you can achieve when using Ignition, groov EPIC, and 4IR Solutions' Factory Stack™ cloud platform together.

As shown in a recent webinar here on the OptoBlog, Inductive Automation often brings together its solutions partners (including Opto 22) to demonstrate complete solution packages. 

When using collaborative technologies, you see increased benefits—including an easier path to digital transformation and finally getting the data you need, where you need it.

This Inductive Automation case study is an excellent example of how using a combined solution allowed a glass company to achieve a lean manufacturing goal with a unified reporting system, along with increased efficiency in production.

What did you miss at the first annual ProveIt! Conference? Manufacturers and industry vendors came together to "prove" options for reaching digital transformation and moving data within a Unified Namespace (UNS).

Last week in Dallas was extraordinary, as over 600 industry professionals and 36 vendors gathered for ProveIt! 2025. This conference wasn’t just about talking digital transformation—it was all about live demonstrations that truly proved the value of IIoT technologies in action.

With a focus on educating attendees, this conference drew end users who are manufacturers.

Here's a quick recap of the experience and a look at Opto 22's ProveIt! demo—see for yourself what concepts were shown and "proven."