The Internet of Things (IoT) and Internet Protocol (IP) networks are growing and require a robust physical architecture to survive in rugged plant environments. Some estimates attribute 80 percent of network downtime to the physical layer. Dan McGrath, representing Rockwell Automation strategic alliance partner Panduit, outlines physical layer industry standards and best practices that simplify the deployment of validated logical architectures – and help create a truly future-ready network fabric. To learn more, visit http://www.industrial-ip.org