If you see someone using an Apple iPad or a Samsung Galaxy at an industrial site, what's your reaction?

Whether you think it's "Russian roulette" or the "new normal," you'll want to read our new white paper. It takes a good look at the pros and cons of using commercial, off-the-shelf smartphones and tablets to monitor and control automation systems and equipment.

And the paper goes into depth on four factors you need to consider now—because if you haven't already seen mobile devices used in your company, you're likely to soon. The four factors are:

• Environment
• Safety
• Security
• Connectivity

Read the white paper: Using Commercial Off-the-Shelf Mobile Devices in Industrial Automation: "Russian Roulette" or the "New Normal"?