– Originally written by Paul Taylor, Business Development Director, Industrial Services at TÜV SÜD – The increasing prevalence of cyber-physical systems has a significant impact on industries worldwide. For manufacturers deploying such machines this new connectivity also translates into a…
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SaskTel advances partnership with eleven-x to enable smart city initiatives
Supplier of wireless smart city solutions, eleven-x, has announced it is extending its partnership with SaskTel to optimise information and communications technology networks in Saskatchewan. Under the multi-year agreement, eleven-x will continue to manage and operate SaskTel’s network of LoRaWAN…
REvil ransom seizure: what this attack means for the cyber security sector
– Originally written by Oliver Pinson-Roxburgh, CEO & Co-Founder of Defense.com – Notoriously weaponised by the Russian-led criminal gang of the same name, REvil ransomware has been used against companies, and individuals, around the world for the past few years.…
Using low-power Wi-Fi to build a smart home
– Originally written by Omer Cheema, Head of the IoT Business Unit, Renesas – The COVID-19 pandemic has added to the growing trend of intelligent homes by forcing people to spend more time indoors. There has been a massive increase…
Smart tattoos and the future of wearables
The wearable market is expected to reach $57,653m, globally, by 2022. Wearable technology, commonly known as wearables, have become quite popular among consumers over a past decade. These are modern electronic devices that can be worn as accessories, installed in…
What are smart grids?
Traditional power grids, as most of us understand them, were designed towards the end of the 19th century. We spoke to the EVP for Global Power Products Division at Schneider Electric, Rohan Kelkar, who gave us an introduction to smart…
The cybercrime pandemic: tackling the workplace
– Originally written by Miles Tappin, VP of EMEA at ThreatConnect – As the COVID-19 pandemic gradually begins to ease, another global crisis rages unabated: cybercrime. In the US, the FBI’s cybersecurity in-tray is overflowing, with a 69% increase in…
Behind any successful digital transformation is a data-driven culture
– Originally written by Stefano Maifreni – Most modern business operations are inseparable from the IT systems and infrastructure that support them. Yet, for all their investment, many businesses are not seeing the anticipated return. The role of data in…
Technology to ensure healthy herds have happy feet
Data-driven insights support Hoofcount’s approach to improving animal wellbeing through its innovative footbaths for cows. Siemens’ technology offers the agricultural sector the opportunity to scale up agritech and the potential for IoT connectivity. Siemens has partnered with footbath manufacturer Hoofcount…
How automated technology can help organisations rise to regulatory challenges
– Originally written by Chris Potts, Marketing Director, ANT Telecom – Across all sectors there are differing regulations and practices that organisations need to adhere to in order to operate their businesses safely, effectively and efficiently. From hygienic food storage,…
