FreeRTOS vs ThreadX vs Zephyr: The Fight For True Open Source RTOS
From scheduling tasks to enabling high-level languages, one of the most important components of today’s embedded systems is the real-time operating system (RTOS). Two real-time operating systems dominate the market: FreeRTOS and ThreadX. But, in recent years, Amazon acquired the former
Addressing the unique cybersecurity challenges facing the Linux community
In this conversation, the CEO of Foundries.io, George Gray, discusses the challenges of cyber security in Linux devices for IoT. He explains that Linux devices tend to be more complex and have more functionality than other types of IoT devices,
Raven.ai Raises $12 Million USD
Raven, a leading provider of data contextualization software for frontline operations, announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round, raising $12 million USD ($16M CAD) in equity financing. The round was led by Momenta Ventures and Chartline Capital
Navigating the Challenges of Network Segmentation and Microsegmentation Without Disrupting Operations
Network segmentation offers many benefits for businesses. Segmentation improves security by preventing attacks from spreading across a network and infiltrating unprotected devices. In the event of an attack, segmentation ensures that malware cannot spread into other business systems. Network segmentation
Exploring the Intersection of Digital Transformation and the Energy Transition
Digital transformation and energy transition go hand in hand, according to a recent study commissioned by Eaton, a global power management company. The study surveyed over 1,000 executives and found that businesses entering the era of energy transition need new
The Data Factory: Put the data to work | SPONSORED
Industrial organizations are facing a new challenge as they generate more data than ever before. With the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0, these organizations are looking to institute AI and analytic applications to transform their
Applying a Zero Trust Mindset to Securing Industrial Control Systems | SPONSORED
The shift towards zero trust in industrial control systems (ICS) is driven by the increasing complexity and interconnectedness of these systems, as well as the growing threat of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure. Historically, trust has been assumed in ICS,
Digital Transformation trends for Manufacturing & Supply Chain | SPONSORED
Digital transformation is a growing trend in the manufacturing and supply chain industries, driven by the need for increased efficiency and cost reduction. The global supply chain software market is expected to reach over $200 billion by 2027. Companies are
Will AI make us more secure?
ChatGPT, the dialogue-based AI chatbot capable of understanding natural human language, has become another icon in the disruptor ecosystem. Gaining over 1 million registered users in just 5 days, it has become the fastest growing tech platform ever. ChatGPT generates impressively
February 2023 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
Welcome to the second month of 2023! February may be the shortest month of the year, but it doesn’t mean we are short on events. This month, we’ve curated the list, with the timeline of major events happening in February 2023
IIoT Wearables Are Adding Stability Back to the Warehouse
Most warehouses today are simultaneously facing supply chain issues, staffing shortages and critical safety concerns, with each problem linked inextricably to the next. As supply chain chaos has created order backlogs and demand surges, workers have been pushed beyond their
7 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Production
Supply chain disruptions, shortages, rising energy prices, and inflation have increased costs for almost every industry, manufacturing included. On top of that, skilled labor is difficult to find, and rising quickly in cost as a result. The good news is that