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        "distributors"
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      },
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            "ethernet_ip",
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            "modbus_rtu",
            "opc_ua"
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      "role": "manufacturer",
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        "model": "quote"
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        "direct",
        "distributors"
      ],
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            "cc_link_ie",
            "profibus",
            "canopen",
            "devicenet",
            "modbus_rtu"
          ],
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        }
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    },
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      "name": "netANALYZER Network Diagnostics",
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      "pricing": {
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        "direct",
        "distributors"
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      "role": "manufacturer",
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        "direct",
        "distributors"
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            "profinet",
            "ethercat",
            "ethernet_ip"
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      "name": "netFIELD Cloud",
      "role": "manufacturer",
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        "model": "subscription"
      },
      "summary": "Software-as-a-Service platform for centralized management of edge devices and containerized software across production facilities, usable standalone or connected to Microsoft Azure or AWS.",
      "channels": [
        "direct"
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  "updated_at": "2026-09-01"
}