Wood and IBM collaborate to transform asset life cycle management
Digital strategy introduces artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to interconnect products, value chains and business models. Wood and IBM have announced they have entered into an agreement to conceive and offer compelling new digital products and services that will advance operational efficiencies for customers in industrial and energy markets. This multi-year agreement combines Wood’s engineering […]
Voith bring industry applications with IIoT platform to the cloud
With the launch of the Voith OnCumulus offering, Voith customers now benefit from an IIoT platform with specific visualization and analytics functionalities as well as the first industry-proven applications. OnCumulus enables customers to leverage data across the enterprise from all equipment within all facilities to optimize reliability, achieve targeted performance and increase savings that impact […]
Smart water meters harness the power of IoT
Smart meters’ ability to reduce non-revenue water losses and improve billing accuracy attracts investments, finds Frost & Sullivan Water-stressed countries are leading the shift from traditional water meters to smart water meters, even as governments all over the world alter policies to enhance the effectiveness of their water networks and manage consumption levels. Smart water […]
Siemens industrial communication relies on Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)
At Hannover Messe 2018, Siemens showcased a trade fair model to demonstrate the advantages of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN). TSN enables even more robust and reliable Ethernet communication between machines and plants even under high network load conditions. The model uses OPC UA PubSub (Publisher/Subscriber) together with TSN for machine-to-machine (M2M) communication. The reliability of TSN […]
Secure Edge Data Centre drives digitisation of industrial plants
Turnkey resilient micro-modular data centre, purpose-built for rough environments, helps customers turn data into action in real time. At Hannover Messe, ABB, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Rittal unveiled the Secure Edge Data Center (SEDC) for industrial and telecommunications environments. This will allow customers to run enterprise-grade IT near their operational technology (OT) environments, machines […]
Research reveals blockchain will be as transformative for business as the internet
Research from Intrinsic Insights has revealed that after reduced costs, the main benefits of blockchain technology are greater data security and protection against cyber threats. Nearly nine in ten technology professionals believe blockchain technology will be as transformative for business as the internet has been. At a time that concerns over data are at their […]
NI technology helps Subaru reduce electric vehicle test development times
Subaru simulates road conditions with a NI hardware-in-the-loop system, lowering purchasing costs to 33 per cent of alternative solutions. NI has announced that major automotive manufacturers like Subaru are using NI hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) technology to simulate actual road conditions for electric vehicle testing, eliminating environmental factors to reduce test time and costs. Traditionally, engineers have […]
Kaspersky Lab identifies infrastructure of Crouching Yeti
Kaspersky Lab has uncovered infrastructure used by the well-known Russian-speaking APT group Crouching Yeti, also known as Energetic Bear, which includes compromised servers across the world. According to the research, numerous servers in different countries were hit since 2016, sometimes in order to gain access to other resources. Others, including those hosting Russian websites, were […]
IoT, robotics and machine learning set to transform the supply chain
Seventy-nine per cent expect IoT to deliver greater insight and efficiencies in the supply chain. Transport and logistics businesses are investing in Internet of Things (IoT)-based smart technologies to help them take advantage of the wealth of opportunities that the Fourth Industrial Revolution offers. This is according to research data collected by Inmarsat, the world’s […]
Honeywell introduces new intelligent wearables for industrial field workers
As part of Honeywell Connected Plant, new technology brings live data and real-time support to increase safety and efficiency. Honeywell has announced a handsfree, wearable technology that allows industrial workers to more safely, reliably and efficiently accomplish their tasks in the plant or the field. Honeywell Connected Plant Skills Insight Intelligent Wearables uses a head-mounted […]
Honeywell announces major expansion of its manufacturing facility in Pune
Fulgaon plant responds to increased local and global demand of automation solutions by doubling operational space. Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) has announced the expansion of its Fulgaon manufacturing facility in Pune to meet the growing demand for automation solutions and factory instrumentation more effectively. In line with the growth of the Indian manufacturing sector, Honeywell […]
Existing IAM solutions are creating major barriers to digital technology adoption
Ninety-two per cent of UK enterprises have a digital transformation strategy, but current IAM solutions are unable to connect cloud and on-premise end-points to help simplify complex corporate networks. Digital transformation is a much-hyped business buzzword, driven by the adoption of cloud IT services around the world. This hype has seen enterprises scramble to become […]
DNA selects Cisco Jasper to enable IoT connectivity
DNA and Cisco will introduce the new DNA Connectivity IoT service to open global IoT ecosystem opportunities for Finnish companies. With the comprehensive service, DNA customers can develop and increase their IoT services businesses across both national and international markets. DNA has invested in the expertise of its personnel and the new DNA Connectivity IoT […]
