There are already many articles on the topic of smart factory. In this article, I will try to simplify it a little bit, starting off with a brief overview of the history of industrial revolutions, introduction of what smart factory…
What is the BT Openreach PSTN and ISDN switch off and why do businesses need to prepare?
The BT Openreach PSTN [Public Switch Telephone Network] and ISDN [Integrated Services Digital Network] switch off will be one of the biggest changes in the telecoms industry for over thirty years. It will see BT permanently switch off its ageing…
Leading industrial digitalisation at Leeds Digital Festival
Novotek UK and Ireland will host two sessions during this year’s Leeds Digital Festival, from 20th September – 1st October, 2021. The virtual sessions aim to educate engineers and business leaders in manufacturing and utilities on the role of digital…
Single-chip solution launched for large memory capacity and ultracompact package
Renesas Electronics has introduced the RX671 group of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), adding a new high performance, high functionality single-chip solution with touch sensing and voice recognition capabilities for contactless operation to the popular RX Family. Part of Renesas’ mainstream RX600…
Why OEMs are partnering with startups in race for driverless tech
From Lennon and McCartney, to Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak – it is often the case that collaborative partnerships are more effective than solo efforts. It is no surprise then, that the world’s largest truck manufacturers are partnering with innovative…
Partnership to realise key sustainability goals through digitalisation
Aramco and AVEVA have announced their intention to form a strategic alliance. Focused on driving sustainability in the region through digital transformation, the partnership will help enable AVEVA to establish their largest digital hub, with an R&D capability, in the Middle…
IP platform provides computing at the Edge with integrated security subsystem
Sondrel has created a powerful, quad core IP platform, the SFA 200, that is suitable for ASIC solutions for remote gathering and processing of video and data at the Edge with secure onwards transmission of the results. The resulting, single…
Adding value with the right telemetry partner
Running a successful business in the 21st century means integrating technology within all aspects of operations. One of the most valuable benefits is that data can be analysed and interpreted to improve operational efficiency – and the most effective was…
Paessler presents IoT monitoring solution for sustainable management of buildings
This autumn, Paessler AG, provider of monitoring software for complex IT and IoT infrastructure, will release a brand new solution for facility managers and building owners: the new Software as a Service (SaaS). ‘Paessler Building Monitor’, provides around-the-clock digital monitoring…
AIoT and edge analytics: a powerful combination
Swedish philosopher, Nick Bostrom once said, “Machine intelligence is the last invention that humanity will ever need to make.” Artificial Intelligence (AI) decision making, paired with real time communication and data analytics, has the ability to transform the way manufacturers…
