How cyber safe can smart cities be?

When you imagine a smart city, one could be mistaken for picturing flying cars, inner city levels that stretch far below the surface and towering skyscrapers lining the streets in densely populated areas. Sure, sci-fi films like Blade Runner or…

SAS report gives 12 predictions for AI in 2024

SAS has shared predictions and key developments in AI for 2024 in its report, ‘Accelerating Digital Efficiency With The AI Multiplier’. The report is based on survey responses from 100 digital business leaders across European enterprises. The study reveals that…

Mouser Electronics unveils resource site for engineering smart home devices

Mouser Electronics explores how to seamlessly connect, control, and automate all our home devices with its all-encompassing smart home resource centre. Mouser makes it easy and accessible to navigate complex networks including Matter, Thread, and Wi-Fi 6, helping electronic design…

Schneider Electric calls for rapid deployment of smart grids to accelerate energy transition

Schneider Electric called on energy decision makers to prioritise digital upgrades to realise the potential of sustainable, resilient, efficient and flexible Grids of the Future. The urgent call comes as world leaders gather at COP28 in Dubai to accelerate climate…

IoT-based solution transforms vehicle and people access Brazil business park

In the Santa Catarina state of southern Brazil lies a hub of industry and commerce that is home to some of the most advanced companies in the world. The Perini Business Park is the largest multi-sector facility of its type…

Enlit Europe energy forum: STMicroelectronics to demo smart grid and cellular IoT connectivity innovations

STMicroelectronics will showcase advancements in multi-utility and smart infrastructure digitalisation for sustainability during Enlit Europe, including its newly certified smart grid chipset and operator-approved devices for connecting to cellular IoT services. ST’s smart-grid chipset is the industry-first solution that achieved…

Schneider Electric and Phoenix Contact enhance universal automation with plug and produce capability

Schneider Electric has announced its EcoStruxure Automation Expert solution’s seamless integration with Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext Technology. This significant development propels the industrial world towards open, software-defined automation. This collaboration affords industrial operators unparalleled efficiency in engineering and maintenance through easy…

The whats, whys, and how-tos of Device Lifecycle Management

As the perennial question of security in IoT remains inconclusively answered, Device Lifecycle Management (DLM) has emerged as a critical discipline. Although just a string in the bow of complete cybersecurity strategy, DLM encompasses a holistic approach to managing a…

ABB launches IRB 930 SCARA robot for assembly operations

ABB Robotics is expanding its industrial SCARA robot portfolio with the addition of the IRB 930. The new robot, compromising three variants capable of handling 12 kg and 22 kg payloads, has been designed to meet the demands of new…

IIoT software platform Braincube raises €83m of investment

Braincube, a market leading manufacturing data software platform with specialist industrial  applications, has raised €83 million of growth equity investment. The investment was led by Scottish  Equity Partners (‘SEP’).   Braincube’s IIoT platform helps manufacturers increase their profits  using data insights to improve…