Blockchain and AI for supply chain security
Supply chain cyberattacks that cripple software and vital operations are among the most destructive strategies cybercriminals use today. And as cyberattacks grow ever more sophisticated so companies must leverage ever-more-powerful technology to protect their supply chains. Blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies offer the power and scope required to protect today’s increasingly complex supply chains, where […]
AI to cut causes of waste in food supply chain
AI technology can tackle waste across the supply chain to meet customer needs and cut carbon footprints. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, food waste is responsible for up to eight per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Identifying and tackling the cause of food waste across the supply chain is crucial in order to reduce […]
New ICO guidance on AI and data protection
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office has updated the Guidance on Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection. The changes respond to requests from UK industry to clarify requirements for fairness in AI that will help organisations adopt new technologies while protecting people and vulnerable groups. The ICOs AI Guidance on AI and Data Protection reduces the […]
iSIM solution for global IoT connectivity
A new iSIM solution can help manufacturers deploy IoT devices across disparate mobile network operators worldwide. The new multi-carrier iSIM solution for IoT provides localised connectivity coverage that extends device performance and uptime, saves physical space on the IoT device and reduces component cost and carbon footprint. Loss of connectivity, inconsistent quality of service, or […]
File system assessment for unstructured data
The exponential growth of unstructured data within organisations has led to challenges around reliable data management. Gartner estimates that up to 90 per cent of data is unstructured and is growing three-times faster than structured data. Recent research from Techjury also reveals that 95 per cent of businesses cite the need to manage unstructured data […]
Cyber security risk reporting for C-Suites
As a CISO or CIO it is important to measure and effectively communicate cyber security risk to the board of directors. CISOs can use a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to measure and provide a comprehensive view of the organisation’s cyber security risk landscape. “CISOs can use quantitative metrics such as the number of […]
5G cognitive solution to help transform plant operations
Manufacturers need to harness data from their plants to make informed decisions for optimised plant operations and maintenance. Although plant operators are keen to use data-driven insights to make informed decisions like tuning the process parameters, due to a lack of tools, critical business decisions often depend on operators’ knowledge and recall, which can lead […]
Dark web criminals plot ChatGPT takeover
The race to use ChatGPT for cybercrime has sparked a sevenfold rise in hackers discussing how to manipulate the chatbot online. The number of new posts on dark web forums about the AI tool surged from 120 in January to 870 in February, 625 per cent increase, according to research by cybersecurity firm NordVPN. Forum threads on ChatGPT […]
Leverage data to generate value
As organisations generate greater volumes of data from their operations it’s imperative that data is leveraged to generate more value. Data can be leveraged to produce value and insight that helps operations and asset integrity managers ‘do more, better’, according to Vinod Ninan, product director at ABB Process Automation. “The good news is that huge […]
Fostering human–machine collaboration
Companies that blend machine and human collaboration will have the most effective teams, according to a McKinsey report. Organisations that adopt the twin goals of creating an intellectual division of labour that distributes processing power can build a culture that incorporates collaborative and trustworthy hybrid intelligence, according to a McKinsey report by Stefan Moritz and […]
Cyber security solution for automotive ECUs
Industrial fleet vehicles that rely on data-driven systems are as vulnerable to cyber attack as physical assets and devices. Today’s data-reliant vehicles are covered by a number of security regulations including ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE WP.29 R155 regulation for cybersecurity in vehicles that recommends runtime awareness to detect cyber attacks and intrusions. Runtime cybersecurity monitoring […]
Cloud-based collaboration for industry
Collaboration has taken major leaps forward from traditional workplace tools and now, via IoT, includes 4-D collaboration in the metaverse. There are numerous cloud-based tools available that facilitate collaborative working but there are key factors to consider for organisations working in a highly regulated environment and with important, sensitive data. Key elements include specified permissions for each […]
Keys to effective collaboration
Collaboration in the workplace used to be limited to in-person brainstorms and project coordination but the way we work has changed. As companies become more global and complex, the majority of work has become increasingly team based. One study published in Harvard Business Review found that ‘‘the time spent by managers and employees in collaborative activities has […]
Digital reality platform for integrated manufacturing
A new digital reality platform from Hexagon enables real-time collaboration across product lifecycle from design to production. The new platform, Nexus, from Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division applies the latest cloud technologies to unblock innovation bottlenecks, enabling global teams to collaborate in real-time across the product lifecycle from design and engineering to production and quality to […]
Experience data offers valuable insights for IT service providers
Experience data is essential for IT service providers seeking to improve or address end-user experience issues. CIOs, IT leaders or service owners that need to deliver great IT experiences to end-users must start making informed improvement decisions based on experience data. The superior experiences that result will drive better business operations and outcomes and ultimately […]
Migrating to SAP S/4HANA
ERP implementation has changed and for companies facing the 2027 maintenance deadline for SAP ECC 6, that is good news. SAP S/4HANA is leading a push to ‘protect the core’, advising companies to avoid customisation, use best practice scenarios to define processes and embrace six-monthly product enhancements. But this is a significant cultural change for everyone […]
Digital transformation of fluid power technologies
Fluid power technologies play a vital role in industry and digital transformation is driving innovation across a range of industrial sectors. Digital transformation is delivering benefits as different industrial ecosystems merge to provide solutions for resource-efficient, climate-neutral and resilient production, developments highlighted by the range of innovations surrounding digitisation and fluid power technologies that are […]
Collaboration is key to delivering growth in troubled times
At the recent Rockwell Automation Fair in Chicago, Mark Venables caught up with Susana Gonzalez, president of Rockwell’s EMEA region, to discuss her first four years at the helm. Assuming responsibility for an organisation as large as Rockwell Automation’s EMEA region can be daunting and complex at the best of times for even the most […]
Solving zero trust architecture with dynamic authorisation
Zero Trust is no longer just another buzzword. As organisations embrace hybrid workforces the need for a zero trust approach is crucial. Dynamic authorisation is an advanced approach that grants fine-grained access to resources, a must-have element of any complete and successful zero trust (ZT) architecture, and for any business wishing to optimise its security […]
Sustainable data monitoring for high performance
Sustainable data monitoring can cut corporate energy usage by up to 90 per cent, according to VictoriaMetrics. With the EU’s CSRD becoming law in 2023 and the US SEC’s regulations on GHG emissions, companies need innovative solutions to help them meet regulations and maintain high performance. VictoriaMetrics data monitoring has been specifically engineered to offer […]
Optimising infrastructure capex
Access to on-demand subscription-based infrastructure models provides much-needed flexibility and enables greater innovation. Enterprises are turning to virtual infrastructure solutions to keep digital transformation initiatives moving in spite of supply chain challenges. Virtual IT solutions can be set up in a matter of minutes, with no need to wait for hardware to become available, and […]
