Only five per cent of UK businesses are ‘innovation leaders’
Businesses are confident in the strength of their innovation in the face of global challenges but only five per cent in UK are innovators, according to a new study. Over three quarters of businesses polled in the Dell Technologies Innovation Index say that their business has a vibrant culture of innovation, but the research shows a […]
Robotic precise laser welding for chemical vessel production
A robotic laser welding solution is helping a UK chemicals company produce accurate laser welds on chemical production equipment. The solution, developed by Cyan Tec Systems, is designed around an ABB IRB 6700 industrial robot carrying a laser welder to produce highly accurate welding on production vessels used in the manufacture of chlorine. The end […]
Connecting digital systems to drive more efficient construction
Efficiency in construction has always been important. Fail to deliver projects on time and within budget, and you risk seriously impacting the bottom line or jeopardising your organisation’s reputation. In today’s climate, where sustainability and building costs must also be considered, it is now become even more crucial. There have been major changes across the […]
Successful companies should expect to get hacked
Successful companies should expect to be hacked or suffer a cyber attack and should plan accordingly, says the UK’s former assistant chief of Defence staff. Major-General Jonathan Shaw, the British Army’s first head of cyber security and former government assistant chief of Defence staff, says companies should expect to be hacked and attacked and should […]
Using 3D mapping solutions for enterprise AR
3D mapping with augmented reality is the key to breakthroughs in manufacturing efficiencies and the technology is rapidly evolving. AR technology is already being leveraged with 3D mapping data to provide strategic tools for site planning, instructional guidance, or real-time navigation. As AR technology advances, so will its capabilities to leverage 3D mapping data. 3D […]
Businesses are investing in automation to boost productivity
Two fifths of businesses across manufacturing, retail and 3PLs plan to invest in automation over the next five years, according to new research. In SCALA’s new report looking at the rise of robotics and automation in the supply chain, six per cent of respondents said they are planning on spending more than double their annual warehousing costs […]
Tech sector is heading for a brain drain
The technology sector is facing high staff churn as more than half of tech professionals plan to look for a new role in 2023. That’s according to new survey, What Tech Candidates Want 2023, from Lorien that suggests tech employer woes are also set to continue beyond the first half of the year, with 83 […]
Optimising network performance for global businesses
As the digital economy grows, enterprises are looking to build network infrastructures that connect users in different geographic regions. Network connectivity is critical for global businesses to operate efficiently. With billions of people now connected to the internet, it has become compulsory for thriving companies to build network infrastructures that empower fast and reliable communications […]
Ransomware attacks demand new thinking and approach
It is rare that a day goes past without a high-profile ransomware attack making the news. These attacks have continued to grow in frequency and intensity – in fact, according to IDC’s 2021 Ransomware Study, over one in three (37 per cent) of global organisations were victims of a form of ransomware attack in 2021. The […]
Ransomware is now cybercrime-as-a-service
The cybercrime-as-a-service economy is accelerating the volume and effectiveness of cyber attacks, according to new research. “Ransomware moved from being a service to an economy,” said Mick Baccio, Global Security Strategist at Splunk. “When you look at the technical end of ransomware, it’s really kinda boring. But since it’s so easy to spin up, and […]
Digital transformation for sustainable supply chains
The only way industry can effectively reduce its carbon emissions is by digital transformation of supply and value chains. With heightened environmental scrutiny a business can no longer claim to be ‘green’ if the companies it buys from are not and digital transformation through enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions can help ensure the sustainability of […]
Low-code is enabling a smart manufacturing revolution
As factories continue to invest in smart manufacturing capabilities operators are now challenged with utilising vast amounts of new data. With greater smart manufacturing connectivity among humans, machines, processes and data there is now an increased need for tools that can not only connect workers to each other but also capture, contextualise and analyse data […]
Digital transformation for industrial productivity
New technologies and solutions to improve industrial productivity will be on show next month at Interpack 2023 in Germany. At the Interpack 2023 event, from 4-10 May in Düsseldorf, Germany, Rockwell Automation will highlight a range of new offerings that design, operate, maintain, and protect businesses through intelligent devices and information solutions. Featured technologies include: […]
Architecting hybrid IT and edge in a distributed digital world
High latency caused by data centres being far away from end users is no longer acceptable as distance has become a digital business killer. Digital leading enterprises now favour a distributed model of co-location and private interconnection to rich ecosystems, offering the lowest latency to both public and private cloud providers whilst ensuring high levels […]
Voice-directed solutions for supply chain productivity
Adoption of voice-directed warehousing is growing by 12 per cent annually driven by innovations in hardware and software. Voice-directed technology has been around for many years and as an essential productivity component for large-scale distribution and order fulfilment operations. But for many small-to-medium-sized operations the benefits of voice-driven technologies have seemed out of reach. This […]
Security and safety drive intelligent building automation
The need for improved security and safety in intelligent buildings is driving growth of intelligent building automation technologies. The global Intelligent Building Automation Technologies (IBAT) market size is expected to reach $125.74 Billion in 2028 and register a revenue CAGR of 7.1 per cent over the forecast period, according to the latest report by Emergen. IBAT accentuates […]
ChatGPT-enabled solution for maintenance teams
A new ChatGPT-enabled digital assistant simplifies maintenance operations, enabling faster access to crucial spare parts. Ivaldi’s custom ChatGPT integration allows secure equipment data and maintenance documentation to be indexed and accessed through an AI assistant. Maintenance crews can engage in custom dialogues with the AI system for tailored information, eliminating the need for physical manuals […]
Creating an effective data strategy
Data strategy is essential for any organisation serious about maximising the value of its data for commercial and operational advantage. Data strategy aims to make data available, maintain data consistency and accuracy and support data security, according to a new report from Alation. Properly implemented, a data strategy can unlock immense value in areas such […]
Autonomous delivery vehicles travel 10m kilometres
Autonomous delivery robots have travelled the equivalent of more than 10m kilometres around the world while delivering goods. Starship Technologies, provider of autonomous delivery services, has announced an industry first with the company’s robots having now passed the 10 million km mark (over 6 million miles) in terms of distance travelled around the world. This […]
Supply chain management for TV broadcaster
A new operational management software solution creates a single unifying experience for managing and fulfilling content across Europe Sky is consolidating control and visibility of its global content supply chain system on the Polaris operational management software platform from TMT Insights. The broadcaster is migrating all functions related to movie and TV content across its UK, Germany, […]
IT professionals lose sleep worrying about cybersecurity
IT professionals lose sleep worrying about cybersecurity threats, according to a new survey by Sophos. The new survey identifies a two-speed cybersecurity race with adversaries pulling ahead and defenders are unable to keep pace. It also highlights the impact to businesses and IT staff from an economic, strategic and health perspective. Key findings include: 94 […]
