Industry 4.0, Smart Factories and Fabrication Portability
· Industrial IoT

Industry 4.0, Smart Factories and Fabrication Portability

Today, the traditional concept of the large, static factory is becoming an outdated relic, thanks to Industry 4.0.  3D printing, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and advanced human-machine interfaces are just some of Industry 4.0’s applications and components that are reshaping the manufacturing world. Industry 4.0 Makes Fabrication Portability Possible Since we live in […]

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Using Industry 4.0 to Survive a Pandemic and Mitigate the Next Crisis
· Industrial IoT

Using Industry 4.0 to Survive a Pandemic and Mitigate the Next Crisis

Digital tools that have been developed with the advent of Industry 4.0 can equip manufacturers with the foresight and resiliency they’ll need to recover from the COVID-19 crisis, and manage other incidents that may arise in the future. Companies that survive the pandemic’s initial impact will face hard questions from their board on their resiliency. […]

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Attribute-based encryption could offer huge benefits to the IIoT
· Cybersecurity

Attribute-based encryption could offer huge benefits to the IIoT

It’s difficult to overstate the importance of strong security in the industrial IoT. Without robust cybersecurity measures, hackers can shut down factory lines, interrupt sensor data flows, or cause major disruptions to supply chains. Security experts have long recognized encryption as a vital piece of cybersecurity readiness across a variety of situations, including the IIoT. […]

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What IoT Services you must Integrate for a Successful Transportation Business?
· Connected Industry

What IoT Services you must Integrate for a Successful Transportation Business?

The transportation sector is one of the finest profit-making sectors in today’s world. Mainly, the import and export businesses are dependent on the transportation industry for the safe movement of the goods. All the 4 modes of transportation are inclining towards using the IoT applications to render better services. Since technology is expanding, IoT has […]

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Mark Alpert, Vice President
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Mark Alpert, Vice President

Mark Alpert is the Vice President of Business Assurance at TÜV SÜD. He brings an energetic, innovative, and entrepreneurial approach to creating, planning and executing business initiatives that increase stakeholder value, customer satisfaction and operational excellence. He has over 30 years of experience in the field of quality management and organizational improvement.

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Achieving Cutting Edge Production – A Guide to Machine Learning In Manufacturing
· Artificial Intelligence & ML

Achieving Cutting Edge Production – A Guide to Machine Learning In Manufacturing

Machine learning (ML) is becoming even more prevalent as manufacturers continue their journey towards Industry 4.0 and digitally transform their factories. It has the capacity to make production more efficient by increasing output while maintaining quality standards.  ML and industrial automation in manufacturing ML and industrial automation in manufacturing promises to overcome many of the industries most pressing challenges—including […]

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The Wake-Up Call for Stronger Authentication: California’s IoT Bill SB-327
· Cybersecurity

The Wake-Up Call for Stronger Authentication: California’s IoT Bill SB-327

Along with the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA), the cybersecurity law CA SB-327 known as the “IoT bill” went into effect January 1, 2020, with enforcement beginning July 1, 2020. While the CCPA, which is focused on personal data control and privacy, has grabbed most of the headlines, the lesser known Internet of Things bill is focused on […]

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[White Paper]  The Past, Present and Future of Cybersecurity for Embedded Systems
· Cybersecurity

[White Paper] The Past, Present and Future of Cybersecurity for Embedded Systems

Learn how evolving threats are changing the game for embedded device manufacturers and what the future of cybersecurity looks like for the industry in this white paper. The only system that’s safe from cyberthreats is one that’s never powered on. While this is an overstatement meant to highlight the seriousness of security threats that surround […]

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Six Steps to Predictive Maintenance
· Connected Industry

Six Steps to Predictive Maintenance

The manufacturing sector is facing a myriad of challenges, but they all point in one direction – improving the bottom-line performance. Within the energy sector, one of the most important drivers is to increase operational efficiency. Asset management is key to achieving this. Traditionally assets are large and costly, with long service lives. To achieve […]

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Chris Shaw, Vice President
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Chris Shaw, Vice President

Chris Shaw is Vice President of Global Marketing at NTT Research. He is responsible for the strategy and direction of all internal and external marketing and communications. Prior to his role at NTT Research, Chris founded Central Coast agency, a Creative Think Tank for Advertising, Content, User Experience and Design. Under his leadership, the team […]

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Securing IT and OT in Industrial and Manufacturing Environments
· ICS Security

Securing IT and OT in Industrial and Manufacturing Environments

For many years, industrial control systems—often called “Operational Technology” or OT—have been relatively safe from cyber attacks. The control and telemetry systems used in industrial plants and manufacturing environments were typically placed on isolated or “air gapped” communication networks, and the systems themselves were based on highly specialized operating systems which were difficult to attack […]

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Will Leonard, Product Manager
· Our Contributors

Will Leonard, Product Manager

Will Leonard is Asset Performance Management Product Manager, Energy Industries. He has more than 10 years of experience at ABB, working with Industrial Automation companies, academia and industrial stakeholders on innovation, skills and business partnerships. Will brings experience in areas including change management, business growth projects, market analysis, business transformation projects, strategic marketing, business systems […]

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