Growth of private mobile networks in industry
Growing use of private mobile networks in industry is being fuelled by multi-site deployments in manufacturing, warehousing and mining. The private mobile network market grew 62 per cent year-on-year in 2022 despite the tough economic climate, accounting for $2.7 billion in infrastructure revenue. This will grow to over $10 billion by 2027, according to CCS […]
Building digital trust in industry
Wariness and scandals related to digital technologies have eroded digital trust at an unprecedented scale, just as reliance on digital technologies is accelerating. Digital trust is vital in supporting the technologies that power our world and for industry failure of trust can seriously undermine confidence in a company’s brand, services and products. Trust equals money; […]
Metaverse to generate $5 trillion by 2030
The metaverse may generate $5 trillion in impact by 2030, equivalent to the size of the world’s third-largest economy, Japan. The metaverse is shaping up to be the biggest new growth opportunity for several industries in the coming decade given its potential to enable new business models, products, and services, and act as an engagement […]
Innovation needed to address changing workplace structures
Integration of digital technology is heralding changes in workplace cultures and structures that require innovation to succeed. The pace of change compels companies to be more flexible, mobile, innovative and deconstructed. Change was accelerated by the global pandemic and challenges of managing mission-critical operations with a largely remote workforce and companies are shifting towards a […]
Strategies to boost workplace productivity in industry
Workplace productivity is key to industrial growth but it’s an aspect of the business world that many companies struggle with. When a company is productive it increases profitability, lowers production costs and improves customer service and business relationships. The more productive a company is, the easier it is to establish organisational growth. But productivity will only […]
New approach needed to overcome complex systems development
Today’s complex systems development is being hindered by a confused array of software tools and platforms. Highlighting the scale of today’s complexity problem, the space shuttle used just 40,000 lines of code while a modern luxury car uses 90 million coding lines. In the USA there are 500,000 unfilled vacancies for developers and code-writers but […]
Why companies should reduce meetings to boost productivity
Many companies hold meetings thinking they drive accountability and improve productivity but it often has the opposite effect. The MIT Sloan Management Review recently surveyed many managers and even before the pandemic, 71 per cent thought meetings were costly and unproductive. The study, published in 2022, indicated today’s knowledge workers typically spend more than 85 […]
5G fixed wireless access platform for industrial IoT
A new 5G fixed wireless access platform introduces a new architecture to push the boundaries of connectivity. Snapdragon X75 technologies and innovations empower OEMs to create next generation experiences across segments including industrial IoT, smartphones, mobile broadband, automotive, compute, fixed wireless access and 5G private networks. Snapdragon X75 is the first Modem-RF System with a […]
Solving the ‘black-hole’ problem in manufacturing ERP use
Many ERP systems do a great job of managing finances but do a poor job of tracking manufacturing operations in real-time. As a result, there is typically a black hole of information as to the real-time status of all the customer orders flowing through many work-centres in the manufacturing plant at any one time. Deployment […]
Empowering trust in tomorrow’s technology advancements
The ICO is encouraging developers to embed privacy at an early stage when implementing new technology to maintain trust and confidence. The Information Commissioner’s Office report – Tech Horizons Report – looks at technologies emerging over the next two to five years and warns that the significant benefits they offer could be lost if people feel companies […]
New EU laws covering management of ICT-related incidents
ICT-related incidents now fall under a new law that places strict requirements around management of ICT-related disruptions. The EU’s new Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) came into force on 16 January 2023 and sets new standards and requirements relating to protection, detection, containment, recovery and repair of ICT-related incidents. Before DORA, organisations managed the main […]
How IIoT is transforming manufacturing operations
The industrial internet of things (IIoT) is helping to transform the manufacturing industry. By connecting devices, machines and people IIoT enables improved efficiency, productivity and transparency. Industry 4.0 transformation means making every business process more effective and productive. For that, it is important to track every part and process of the operation. IIoT provides remote […]
Creating a digital trust framework
Digital trust is a necessity in a world where digital technologies support and mediate virtually all economic transactions, social connections and institutions. At the same this trust is significantly eroding on a global scale. In order to reverse this trend, leaders and organisations creating and implementing new technologies and digital services must make decisions that […]
Strategies to ensure boardroom cyber security
As a CISO or CIO it’s important to measure and effectively communicate cyber security risk to the board of directors. CISOs can use a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to measure and provide a comprehensive view of the organisation’s cyber risk landscape. “CISOs can use quantitative metrics such as the number of security incidents, […]
Harnessing the benefits of business data science
Data science, the harnessing of new technologies and approaches, can deliver competitive advantage and accelerate growth. Data science is the culmination of several fields like statistics, artificial intelligence (AI), data analysis and more. This field aims to study internet-generated data and reap value from it. Field experts, also known as data scientists, feed harvested data […]
Digital trust is key to data security and business growth
Digital trust has been increasingly eroded by cyber attacks, data breaches and a disconnect between technology and society. Technology is the engine of economic growth yet digital trust failures threaten to undermine confidence in business and industry’s ability to securely manage personal and commercial information, with trust issues now accelerating a growing disconnect between tech […]
The benefits and drawbacks of resource augmentation
When deciding which method is ideal for achieving their growth goals and objectives, many firms weigh the pros and downsides of consultancy vs. resource augmentation. However, the strategy that is best for your business will depend on several various aspects, such as the talent that your team already possesses, your financial position and the demands […]
Companies with most servers unlikely to prioritise energy efficiency
Companies with fewer ICT servers or younger IT managers are twice as likely to prioritise energy efficiency, according to a new survey. Despite the dramatic rise in energy prices over the last 12 months and frequent warnings from environment agencies, UK organisations with large numbers of servers are still unlikely to prioritise energy efficiency. Compiled […]
Standards to secure digital trust
Digital trust is the confidence users have in the ability of people, technology and processes to create a secure digital world. Digital trust is given to companies who have shown their users they can provide safety, privacy, security, reliability, and data ethics with their online programs or devices. Beyond mitigating data privacy issues, digital trust leaders […]
Benefits and challenges of outsourcing for industry
Outsourcing is often seen as an answer for manufacturers but it can affect everything from productivity to company culture. Outsourcing part of a process or service to a third party might seem like a simple solution but complexities should never be ignored as manufacturing involves the interplay of many factors, some of which are controllable, […]
Network edge security boosted by new encryption device
Network edge security is becoming essential for manufacturers, critical infrastructure, public authorities and data-led organisations. A new network access device delivers 10G connectivity and cyber resiliency with robust MACsec security with BSI clearance to transport VS-NfD and NATO restricted information in high-security applications. The FSP 150-XG118Pro (CSH) from Adva Network Security enables customers to deploy […]
Digital twin adoption driven by open-source innovations
Digital twin adoption is being accelerated by innovations in connectivity around common metamodels and connection profiles. Both digital twin innovations are open source, publicly available and help address the critical connectivity issues that have been holding adoption rates back. Digital twins are virtual representations of real-world entities and processes, helping people explore, diagnose, troubleshoot and […]
Overcoming conflicts in implementing new ERP systems
ERP systems in manufacturing can suffer from organisational conflicts in implementation and fail to deliver production benefits. There are no scarier words for a production manager in a manufacturing plant than when the CFO says “I just bought you a new ERP system to help with your production operations”. Also, according to Gartner Research, up […]
Opportunities in circular autos for the automotive industry
Circular autos could be the silver bullet to overcome the disruption the automotive industry faces; digitalisation and sustainability. Circular autos are a new vehicle class for sustainable mobility; fully-electric, built from the ground-up with renewable resources and embedded recyclability. They are the embodiment of next generation clean, sustainable and purpose-made vehicles for the optimisation of […]
Poor planning around the cloud can cause long-term problems
Cloud solutions can deliver major benefits but poor planning has left companies struggling with long-term challenges. In the recent rush to adopt cloud solutions the lack of sound planning has seen companies face unexpected costs, concerns over data storage and backup and how compliance and regulation will impact their business strategy. “Many organisations have felt […]
Retailers don’t know how to communicate with customers
Retailers are struggling to effectively communicate with their customers, according to new research from Kin + Carta and Google Cloud. Almost a quarter (24 per cent) of retailers don’t know how to communicate with their customers, according to the study. Fifty senior retail leaders from some of the biggest brands in the UK, including Dunelm, […]
Data strategy and data culture are key to cloud success
Data strategy, architecture and data culture are the foundations and drivers of a successful cloud strategy. A robust data strategy is needed to address the challenge of organising and managing increasingly distributed and decentralised data while ensuring that only the right people are able to gain access. The volume of data that organisations collect is […]
Lifecycle management for RDK-B operators
A new lifecycle management solution provides a secure and flexible way for operators to deploy and manage services on their router stack. Consult Red’s Lifecycle Management (LCM) and Downloadable Application Container (DAC) functionality provide a secure, fast and flexible solution to remotely deploy and manage native applications and services on a router stack. Containerised applications […]
Waste management fuelling growth of intelligent sorting robots
The rising need for enhanced waste management is fuelling the use of intelligent sorting robots in industry. Waste management in industry and commercial sectors is covered by increasingly strict regulation and new efficient solutions are required to meet rising demand and compliance issues. Key factors such as rapidly expanding global population, generation of large amounts […]
The cloud is now an ‘essential business strategy’
The cloud and its many benefits is not just an IT solution it’s essential for business growth, according to Tata Consultancy Services. Global cloud services will grow over 20 per cent to $591bn in 2023, Gartner forecasts, and the rapid pace of change has left many business leaders anxious about their technology investments said Parthiv Shah, global managing […]
New tech connections needed for analytics and transactions
A quarter of companies polled in a new survey believe their company websites are costing them business due to a lack of analytics. Over half of participants in the survey by Danebury Research and Umbraco said they need to extend website functionality by connecting to new technologies that enable analytics, personalisation and transactions. Almost a […]
Data protection day highlights the use of personal information
Data protection day in UK is an opportunity to review strategies and processes involved in collection and use of personal information. A recent survey by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) showed that 91 per cent of people are concerned about data protection and worry about having their personal information sold to other companies without their […]
Web3 opportunities for industry and commerce
Web3 is the latest new tech development to grab headlines and attract investment from major brands and industries. Web3 is an industry worth over $11 billion and as its impact spreads it will only continue to grow. Last year major brands and industry leaders such as Google, Starbucks, Nike and Coca Cola moved heavily into […]
Carbon emissions from automotive parts cut by 60 per cent
Carbon emissions from plastic automotive parts can be slashed with a new data-driven testing solution from Hexagon and SPC Europe Carbon emissions from plastic used in the automotive industry can be reduced by up to 60 per cent with a new solution that provides behavioural data about sustainable compounds to accelerate the adoption of reduced-carbon […]
Overcoming cloud migration challenges from legacy databases
Cloud spending will account for more than half of IT budgets by 2025 but cloud migration creates database challenges. Cloud migration is driving organisations to prioritise application modernisation and multi-cloud initiatives but complexity of moving underlying data to a modern database has delayed efforts resulting in productivity loss, increased risk and higher operational costs. YugabyteDB […]
IoT security threat from malware, botnets and weak passwords
IoT security is increasingly threatened by malware, botnets, weak passwords and poor encryption, a new report warns. IoT security is being compromised by weak/cleartext passwords and weak encryption, the top access threats to critical infrastructure environments. This was followed by brute force and DDoS attempts. Trojans were the most common malware detected targeting enterprise IT […]
Harnessing big data strategies for industry 4.0 success
Manufacturers are being stress-tested on a scale not witnessed since the first industrial revolution. They face global disruption from a prevailing pandemic, regionalised geopolitical complexity, supply chain shortages and ever-changing customer demands. Overcoming these challenges is not about a complete revolution – as was the solution to an increasing globalised mindset, and the need for […]
Industry first energy efficiency guarantee for data storage
A new energy efficiency service level agreement from Pure Storage guarantees energy efficiency for the first time to help businesses’ sustainability efforts. The new SLA represents the first and only energy efficiency guarantee in the enterprise storage as a service market and aims to provide customers with the most sustainable storage technology to meet their goals. The […]
Drones industry could be worth £45bn to the UK alone by 2030
Drones offer potential to create hundreds of thousands of jobs and create a multi billion-a-year industry, a new report suggests. Drones deployed across land, sea and air to rapidly could safely and efficiently accelerate growth by capitalising on an industry estimated to be worth over £45 billion to the UK alone by 2030, according to […]
IoT mobile data scores at football and rugby world cups
IoT and mobile data is helping media companies communicate and broadcast at top global football and rugby sporting events. IoT and mobile data specialist Cellhire provided over 5,000 mobile connections to teams, sponsors, media and other attendees at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and will provide similar services to Rugby World Cup France 2023 and the […]
Data centre pricing is evolving with new cloud fabric services
Data centre pricing is changing as providers respond to new challenges including the migration to cloud services. Cloud service providers (CSPs) are a significant user of colocation capacity, accounting for 30 per cent of revenues, according to a new DCP report. Retail data centres are offering both colocation services and access to the cloud as […]
Metaverse standards forum is working to create open standards
The Metaverse Standards Forum is working to create a range of open standards to accelerate adoption of metaverse technologies. Industry interest in the metaverse flows from opportunities created by combining multiple disruptive technologies such as GPU-powered real-time photorealistic graphics and physical simulation, augmented and virtual reality, decentralised trust-and-storage, and artificial Intelligence. An unprecedented level of […]
Digital transformation and technology sustainability
Industry is caught between two opposing pressures of digital transformation and decarbonisation as increasing volumes of data and new technology create ever-greater carbon footprints. Sustainable IT is the manufacture, use, management, and disposal of information technology to minimise its impact on the environment. Companies must now include IT sustainability and digital decarbonisation as part of […]
Tech solutions to drive sustainability
Industrial companies are exploring a range of solutions to improve their sustainability including cloud technologies, energy management systems, supply chain tracking and more efficient automation. Fifty-four percent of respondents in a recent survey are already using digital twin technology to (re)design facilities with sustainability in mind, and more than 50 per cent predict they will have deployed […]
IT sustainability as an integral part of business operations
IT sustainability should be an integral part of standard business operations as part of digital transformation and efforts to meet net zero targets. PwC and SAP SE’s new co-innovation strategy aims to create trusted solutions to address IT sustainability and key ESG business challenges. It covers carbon measuring, reporting and steering as well as supply chain […]
Robot powered by 5G in UK-first construction trial
Robot technology powered by 5G laser scanning has been successfully trialled at a remote construction site in Shetland. BAM Nuttall has successfully trialled the integrated Trimble X7 laser scanner with Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot in a remote construction setting, utilising a private stand-alone 5G network for remote control, in the first use case of its […]
AR and VR innovation dominate CES 2023 in Las Vegas
Augmented reality and VR innovation were the standout themes at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, along with new-media auto technology. Augmented reality and VR developments are set to dominate in 2023, while automobile and industrial companies look to make inroads in the technology space, according to Bloomberg Intelligence that highlights the innovations that could shape […]
Additive manufacturing advances with ‘game-changing’ testing product
Additive manufacturing has taken a leap forward with a new non-destructive testing product. The new technology has the potential to have a significant impact on the future of metal additive manufacturing testing processes, particularly for parts produced for critical applications in industries such as defence, aerospace, automotive and nuclear energy. Theta Technologies first commercially available non-destructive […]
Inquiry aims to grow apprenticeships in manufacturing and technology
A new initiative seeks to boost uptake of apprenticeships in UK engineering, manufacturing and technology sectors. Former Labour and Conservative ministers Lord Knight and Lord Willetts, with support from charity EngineeringUK, have launched an inquiry to address the decline in engineering, manufacturing and technology apprenticeships in the UK and find solutions to a continuing skills shortage. […]
Efficiency and visibility top supply chain wish list for 2023
Supply chain issues continue to create problems for industry with cost and demand uncertainty adding to operational challenges. Efficiency and visibility are the main themes of supply chain in 2023 and top of the wish list for shippers and providers, according to a new survey. Supply chain elements including optimisation of packaging, transportation equipment, mode, […]
Robotics and automation set to power industry spending
Robotics and automation solutions will account for 25 per cent of spending in industry over the next five years, McKinsey reports. Industrial companies are set to spend heavily on robotics and automation but many will need help to complete the journey, according to the latest McKinsey Global Industrial Robotics Survey that shows automated systems will […]
Data security threatened by rising interconnectivity
Interconnectivity is essential to industry but greater connectivity can present data security challenges that expose an organisation’s vulnerability. With increased use of sophisticated technology such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality and augmented reality, interconnectivity is key to keeping a business operational. But the more you connect, the greater your attack surface area and resulting data […]
Digital-first strategies to drive integrated business objectives
Digital-first strategies harness the power of industrial ecosystems to integrate digital business and technology objectives. Digital-first frameworks are essential to close any profit performance gaps, increase opportunities and accelerate ESG objectives. To further speed these goals industry leaders are making it a top priority that their sustainability values are aligned with those of their customers […]
Hybrid cloud in enterprise IT reflects changing industry demands
Hybrid cloud environments are growing as corporate IT departments adapt to changing business and workplace demands. Hybrid cloud solutions linked to developing corporate platforms are increasing with organisations now supporting hybrid and multi-cloud environments as both workers and workloads expand to more locations. Bring-your-own-device policies enable workers to access corporate applications and services from multiple […]
Circular manufacturing set to transform industry
Circular manufacturing is a proven method of industrial production and a key solution to the climate crisis. It involves sustainable low carbon sourcing, reusing, remanufacturing and the recycling of raw materials and products to extend their life cycles and reduce overall waste. Driven by a net zero framework and green energy sources circular manufacturing, where […]
Automation is set to drive industrial growth
Automation is forecast to drive industry growth as manufacturers seek to reduce costs raise productivity and overcome skills shortages. Automation of manufacturing processes is forecast to grow at a 3.3 per cent CAGR with the global market predicted to reach $233.5 billion by 2027. Most countries are seeking to enhance their manufacturing industry. The government of India announced […]
Connectivity trends that will drive 2023 industry
Connectivity across industry is set to power growth through innovation in machine to machine technologies. The automotive industry, healthcare, manufacturing and supply chain verticals are forecast to fuel growth by innovating more technologies in M2M communications. Machine to machine connectivity allows manufacturing machines to communicate with each other for exchanging and gathering information such as […]
How to get enterprise data security right in 2023
Data security breaches are on the rise across industries, influencing a host of new and ever-more stringent data regulations. Today, even the smallest mishandling or misuse of data can incur big fines and long-lasting reputational damage and in 2023 this will be ever more marked. Organisations need to have a clear sense of data usage […]
Infrastructure and operations top trends in 2023
Infrastructure and operational challenges will drive business and industry in 2023 and Gartner has highlighted the six trends that will have significant impact over the next 12 months. Infrastructure and operational issues will require I&O teams to reconsider how to purchase, deploy and manage technology solutions for optimal business results, said Jeffrey Hewitt, research vice president […]
Innovative technology solutions needed to meet UN development goals
Innovative technology solutions are urgently needed across industry, food production and construction in order to meet UN Sustainable Development Goals. Food, construction and energy are some of the key areas in which impacts can be made to slash greenhouse gas emissions and make progress on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. In these sectors, proven technologies […]