Industrial IoT Startups to meet at Web Summit 2021
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Industrial IoT Startups to meet at Web Summit 2021

I have always been fascinated by innovation and startups power. I found about the Alpha startups program offered by Web Summit only in 2018. Some of these IoT startups have evolved quite a lot since then. This article lists a few industrial IoT companies present at Web Summit 2021 and two startups that focus on […]

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AI vs. AI: The Future of Cybersecurity
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AI vs. AI: The Future of Cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, isn’t actually a new concept. In fact, it’s been around since the 1950s. The problem back then was that computers lacked the ability to store commands, so they could be told what to do but couldn’t remember what they did. We’ve certainly come a long way since then! The Good and […]

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Navigating the Ocean of Technologies Toward Success In a Data-Driven World
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Navigating the Ocean of Technologies Toward Success In a Data-Driven World

You’ve probably heard about new technologies that are reshaping the way we work and live, like 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT), but have you noticed how data is the common denominator among those technologies? The lines between digital and physical worlds are seemingly blurring at the speed of 178 terabits a second, the […]

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Minimum Components of an SBOM Published by NTIA
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Minimum Components of an SBOM Published by NTIA

The NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) recently published the minimum elements for a Software Bill of Materials (more commonly known as SBOM). The document can be viewed HERE. What is an SBOM? – Definition of an SBOM An SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) is a formal record containing the details and supply chain relationships of […]

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MQTT and Sparkplug: Delivering Plug-and-Play Interoperability for IIoT
· Smart Manufacturing

MQTT and Sparkplug: Delivering Plug-and-Play Interoperability for IIoT

The manufacturing industry is rapidly changing as leading companies invest in new technologies to modernize their manufacturing infrastructures, improve overall efficiencies, and develop more flexible manufacturing processes. The introduction of IIoT technologies, combined with machine learning, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing, create significant opportunities for all manufacturing companies. Overview of MQTT A key protocol in […]

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Energy Industry: Accessing Expertise Using Mixed and Augmented Reality
· Energy

Energy Industry: Accessing Expertise Using Mixed and Augmented Reality

The development of digital and virtual video technologies in the energy industry enables companies to engage the support of international experts in a more sustainable way. Solutions like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are doing what engineers have always aimed for – delivering improved ways to do […]

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A Look at Future Transportation Challenges
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A Look at Future Transportation Challenges

Over the past years, many problem/solutions involving transportation were short-term and related to regulations caused by the COVID pandemic. As the end of the pandemic is finally here, the future of transportation industry can now set its sights on overcoming challenges related to bigger picture issues such as emissions control, autonomous vehicles, other advances in […]

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Data Science in Industrial Engineering
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Data Science in Industrial Engineering

Industrial engineering (IE) is a field which has been around for a very long time and it’s a position which is exceptionally important when it comes to basically every different form of manufacturing.In its simplest terms, IE is a profession concerned with optimizing complex processes and systems involved in major engineering and manufacturing. These engineers […]

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How to combat the cybersecurity risk from a changing IIoT
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How to combat the cybersecurity risk from a changing IIoT

The Industrial Internet of Things (“IIoT”) is evolving at a rapid pace, with experts predicting that 35 billion IoT devices1 will be installed around the world by the end of 2021, so the question is “How to combat the cybersecurity risk from a changing IIoT?” This growth includes new phenomenon, such as automated drone delivery […]

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Building a Digital Business Case in the Energy Industry
· Energy

Building a Digital Business Case in the Energy Industry

Solutions like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are doing what engineers have always aimed for – delivering improved ways to do things cost-effectively. They are tools to help people work more efficiently and make quicker and better decisions. The key challenge facing many owners and operators is […]

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Critical Digital Solutions to Support a Sustainable Energy Transition
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Critical Digital Solutions to Support a Sustainable Energy Transition

In a recent Virtual Roundtable from ABB, “Critical Digital Solutions to Support a Sustainable Energy Transition,” industry experts discussed how digital innovation and technology are key to a successful and effective energy transition. These are some of the questions that weren’t addressed during the session due to time limitations. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Q: One hears […]

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Computer Vision Platforms Mean Flexible Visual Inspection for Agile Manufacturing
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Computer Vision Platforms Mean Flexible Visual Inspection for Agile Manufacturing

Visual inspection—making sure that the parts are all present, the labels are on straight, and the packing materials are all in place—is an essential component of quality control in the manufacturing industry. By double-checking everything before products leave the factory floor, you can dramatically cut expenses, reduce waste, make customers happier, and lower the chance […]

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