Survey shows executives are concerned about network security threats

Nearly eight in ten Americans (77%) believe their company has gaps in its current security tools, according to Lynx Software Technologies (Lynx). Lynx, an innovator in modern platform software technologies, commissioned a survey of 500 Americans in managerial and executive…

Combatting data protection and GDPR issues whilst remote working

Oliver Rowe, managing director of Fusion Communications, explains how businesses can remain GDPR compliant as more employees adopt remote working. The events of the pandemic have reshaped the way many of us work, with remote and flexible working becoming a…

The 19th century called, it wants its phone system back

Recent Ofcom data found that if business landline numbers continue to drop at their current rate, they will be all but extinct within just six years. But would this be a bad thing? The landline has enabled connectivity from 1876,…

Technology to help cities identify most cost-effective route to Net Zero

ClimateView has unveiled plans to help the growing numbers of cities with net zero commitments identify the most cost-effective route to decarbonise their economies as it announced the close of a €10m funding round. Newcastle, Mannheim and Bern are among…

Integrating lidar and AI for automotive and smart city apps

Blaize has announced a strategic cooperation agreement with Lidar solutions provider, LeiShen, for in-depth cooperation on the integration of Lidar and AI functions in intelligence applications for autonomous operation across a range of automotive and smart city markets in China. As part of the…

Reclaiming the robotics revolution

Until recently, the Industrial Revolution was largely associated with drastic engineering efforts that transformed global industry. Two centuries later, we are experiencing another shift in global manufacturing. Nigel Smith, Managing Director of Shibaura Machine, formerly Toshiba Machine, industrial robot supplier,…

Getting started with industrial data

There is a growing need for industrial businesses to adopt more modern technologies to improve process efficiencies, operational effectiveness and product quality. However, proper industrial data collection and management is integral to realising these goals. To support industry in making…

Sensyqo environmental IoT: smart and healthy home

Air pollution is a significant environmental factor affecting human health and wellbeing globally. Pollutants contribute to lung disease as well as other chronic health conditions associated with toxins in the air.   While ambient (outdoor) air quality is regulated by…

Keeping supply chains connected

Just a year ago, finding a packet of toilet paper on your local supermarket’s shelves was like striking gold. The past year has taught us the value of a steady supply chain, and just how quickly an unexpected event can…

How robotics and automation are creating jobs in manufacturing

SME manufacturers adopting robotics and automation are creating hundreds of new and upskilled jobs, with the support of Made Smarter. Since 2019 the North West Adoption Programme, a collaboration between UK government and industry designed to support the increased use…