The Intersection of AI & IoT (Future Factories: Episode 3)

In the third and final episode of Digi-Key’s series, they look at how artificial intelligence applications can unlock the true potential of IoT and edge applications across manufacturing. Find out how real-time analytics, connected sensors, predictive maintenance, supply chain automation,…

5G Smart Pole Standard Promotion Alliance for joint deployment in Smart Cities

ASRock Industrial is set to partner with 5G Smart Pole Standard Promotion Alliance to jointly deploy 5G smart poles as core infrastructure and foundational “nucleus” in smart city developments. Along with strong support from the Taiwanese government, many renowned Taiwan-based manufacturers and…

What could the iSIM do for your IoT rollout? – HWP MAX 21 seminar

IoT architects of today have a challenge of ensuring that their connected solutions strategy shows business outcomes right away from first deployment to full commercial rollout. Robust IoT security from device identity to services that rely on end-to-end security will…

Why is supply chain resilience so important?

With globalisation, companies are now used to dealing with manufacturers all around the world. While it can be interesting on a financial level, this system is also increasing the potential risks they are facing. Some can be minor such as…

How businesses manage their communications in a hybrid world

Although hybrid working practices were already on the rise pre-pandemic, the events of the past two years have permanently changed the working landscape. Research carried out by business telecommunications provider, Fusion Communications, found over 52% of businesses plan to adopt…

RadioRA 3 connected lighting control system

Control and automation manufacturer, RTI, announced that its control platform seamlessly integrates with and controls the new RadioRA 3 lighting and control system from Lutron. With its wall controls, touch-controlled light bar design and IoT connectivity, a new all-in-one PoE…

The Rise of Robotics (Future Factories: Episode 2)

In the second episode of the series, Digi-Key chronicles the rise of robotics in the manufacturing industry, and how new designs collaborate alongside human workers on the factory floor to create new, high-quality job opportunities across the industry. In 1913,…

How are assets connected to the IoT kept secure?

IoT endpoints and gateways are perennial targets for hackers. Any connected device can expect to be attacked at some time in its life. Surveys suggest that probing will start looking for vulnerabilities only minutes after a new device first goes…

Will 5G affect GPS in cars and smart meters?

As the world observes digital transformation in almost all areas of life, it welcomes with it new forms of technology and connectivity. With this rapid technological evolution, many aspects are now antiquated and abandoned. The deployment of 5G brings with…

Telecoms predictions for 2022

Relatively unscathed from two years of global pandemic, the telecommunications industry is on the precipice of transformation. It’s going digital, which, although this may seem inherent for an industry centred around technology, will trigger a mass of change and challenge…