Ethical AI to drive digital strategies in 2023
Ethical AI is one of Gartner’s top five predictions that companies must incorporate in their strategies in 2023 to drive results and regain confidence of business leaders. Against a backdrop of unrelenting social and economic pressures, companies look toward a future with deeper, more valuable connections between customers and brands, said Andrew Frank, distinguished VP analyst […]
New food production systems boosted by £16 million fund
Innovate UK and BBSRC have announced a new £16 million competition to drive forward novel, resource efficient, low-emission food production systems. The new funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Innovate UK is a joint investment as part of their new strategic partnership. The partnership will support UK businesses to engage with and benefit from the UK’s […]
Connectivity investment is vital as industry moves to the edge
Connectivity across operational platforms, communications and disparate devices is essential as increasing volumes of data are processed at the Edge. Gartner estimates that 75 per cent of data will soon be generated at the Edge suggesting that companies will need to invest in connectivity or they will fall behind the competition. “Organisations now expect fast […]
EPR packaging and waste regulation to change in UK from Jan 1 2023
EPR regulation in UK will require organisations to change the way they report and recycle packaging in 2023. EPR (extended producer responsibility) rules due to come into force on January 1st 2023 will require organisations to start collecting and reporting the correct packaging data. The regulations will apply to all UK organisations that handle and […]
Digital transformation has yet to fulfil its promise
Digital transformation is failing due to a gap between what companies hope to achieve and what they’ve accomplished so far. Digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business, fundamentally changing how you operate and deliver value to customers. It’s also a cultural change that requires organisations to continually challenge the […]
Cloud technology to deliver sustainable transport and logistics
Development of the UK’s first hydrogen-electric truck by manufacturer Tevva has been boosted by new cloud, IT and technology infrastructure from SAP. Tevva is the first hydrogen-electric and battery-electric vehicle manufacturer to select SAP SE to update its IT and technology infrastructure to deliver sustainable transport and logistics across the UK. Having recognised the demand […]
Metaverse value is failing to convince CTOs
Metaverse projects have been launched by just 25 per cent of CTOs polled in a new survey of 2023 business objectives. The metaverse is failing to excite UK chief technology officers (CTOs) with just one-quarter having launched a metaverse project in 2022, according to new research from Deazy that found future-proofing the business is their […]
Data scraping protection failing in over half of organisations
Data scraping protection is failing to secure personal user data among more than half of organisations polled in a new survey. A new study finds that while companies recognize that personal user data must be protected, more than half do not have sufficient anti-scraping strategies in place. Data scraping, which describes an automated way of […]
Lack of cyber security skills is leaving SMEs exposed
Almost half of UK businesses have a basic cyber security gap that is leaving them exposed, according to a new UK government report. This stark reality was revealed in a report from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). It found that the people responsible for cyber security in 48 per cent of […]
Data protection and privacy reforms could be re-written in 2023
The latest Data Protection Index results provide insight on the big privacy and data protection issues facing UK and international businesses. The UK is in the process of reforming its data protection law, with the current government offering a smaller scaled consultation to see how stakeholders and organisations view the plans. Around 15 per cent […]
Supply chain strategies for ESG compliance
Supply chains generate around 60 per cent of all global carbon emissions and can represent 98 per cent of an organization’s CO2 emissions but ESG reporting can be challenging due to complexity of global supply chains and the lack of transparency in data. Nick Gibson spoke to a range of industry professionals to explore supply chain […]
Fashion industry programme to create circular manufacturing
Fashion industry sustainability is a priority as manufacturers and suppliers seek to reduce costs and meet climate targets. To address the practical issues involved industry leaders have created a ten-year Fashion Industry Sustainable Change Programme, aiming to create a circular fashion and textiles eco-system in UK. Textile innovation in the UK is ranked number 3 […]
Funding for sustainable biomanufacturing
Biomanufacturing innovation is being encouraged with a new competition that offers up to £100,000 in funding for new solutions. Biomanufacturing is key to economic growth and Innovate UK, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) will support cross-sector collaborations to expand research, innovation and commercialisation in UK sustainable biomanufacturing. […]
Forever chemicals capture and removal solution trialled
Forever chemicals such as PFAS and FPOA are being captured and removed in a new solution trial being run in the USA. Forever chemicals must be removed in water purification across a range of industries and are associated with multiple cancer types, hormone disruption, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Their resistance to breaking down over time […]
Cyber security industry to generate ROI of $210 billion
The cyber security industry generated ROI of around $139 billion in 2021 and is set to gain income of almost $210 billion in 2028. The cyber security market is forecast to register growth of nearly 10 per cent between 2022 and 2028 and will gain traction due a rise in cyber-attacks aimed at damaging or stealing […]
UK fintech one of first in Europe to gain PCI DSS v4.0 certification
PCI DSS is a global data security standard that provides a baseline of technical and operational requirements designed to protect sensitive payment card data. Published in March 2022, PCI DSS v4.0 replaces v3.2.1 and addresses emerging security threats and technologies. Version 3.2.1 remains in force until the end of March 2024 and so technically not […]
IT infrastructure reduction is key to reaching net zero targets
IT infrastructure and reduction of its energy use is the key to meeting net zero targets, according to a new survey of sustainability managers. IT infrastructure sustainability is the number one priority among sustainability program directors with 90 per cent agreeing that companies cannot reach their net zero goals without significantly reducing their technology infrastructure […]
Technology is needed to advance ESG reporting
Given the increasing importance of delivering transparent, accurate data to key stakeholders, there is a clear need for ESG reporting to be simplified through technology, according to a global survey by Workiva Inc. Three out of four (78 per cent) UK respondents noted that technology was important for compiling and collaborating on ESG data, as […]
Cloud comms network for police and emergency services
A cloud-based communications network has been developed to support police and emergency services across five Brazilian cities. The solution Clear-Com, Savana Comunicacoes and Painal Multiservicos is an easy-to-use system utilising communication over IP that speeds up response time and enhances the ability of emergency services to coordinate and react to incidents. Savana’s Director of Engineering, […]
Manufacturers face significant cost rises due to investment in people
Manufacturers’ costs have risen by over 20 per cent due to greater investment in people, say 47 per cent of manufacturing decision makers. That’s according to research by Visual Components that surveyed respondents in the UK, US, Germany and France. For almost one-in-five (18 per cent) manufacturers these costs rise to over 40 per cent. […]
Seamless collaboration connectivity on mobile AV carts
A new unified communications connectivity solution bridges the gap between BYOM applications and USB-C devices. Taurus UCX is a universal matrix switcher that enables users to easily share their content, switch hosts and control their meeting room easily and intuitively. Lightware’s Taurus UCX is designed to tackle meeting room and collaboration challenges. The solution offers […]
Event-driven architecture for digital transformation of healthcare
Healthcare runs on data that must be available and accurate to support optimal patient outcomes. But roadblocks exist caused by complex systems composed of diverse applications and devices. Moving data efficiently, reliably and securely across these complex landscapes is a huge challenge for healthcare providers and a major objective of their digital transformations. Kinseed’s SwiftCare is a […]
Productivity software in a $47.3 billion battle with IAQ solutions
Productivity software is a market worth $47.33 billion but optimising indoor air quality (IAQ) could be more effective and save money. Productivity software offers advantages but many employees fail to effectively manage multiple productivity tools at once. Cornell University’s Ellis Idea Lab researchers found that nearly an hour of every working day is wasted trying […]
Portfolio monitoring solution wins digital innovation award
A portfolio monitoring solution created by FXE Technologies and Shawbrook has won a top digital innovation award in Paris. FXE Technologies and specialist financial services company Shawbrook have won the Digital Innovation Award for their jointly developed Portfolio Monitoring solution at the prestigious Leasing Life Awards in Paris. Portfolio Monitoring uses transactional data to identify […]
IoT sensor for monitoring indoor environment quality and occupancy
A new cloud-based IoT sensor monitors indoor air quality and room occupancy with a scalable and secure solution. Yanzi Health is a non-complex smart building solution that can be connected to the cloud within minutes. IP communication and standardised tech are equipped with enterprise security to allow for scaled-up monitoring. A single IoT network is […]
Cloud platform for digital transformation of construction
A new cloud platform launched by Trimble aims to streamline construction projects by linking project teams, data, processes and multiple stakeholders across all phases of construction projects. Trimble Construction Cloud powered by Microsoft Azure aims to advance technology adoption and accelerate the digital transformation of the construction, agriculture and transportation industries. “Trimble Construction Cloud enables […]
IoT platform to control connected devices, monitor fleets and analyse data
An IoT platform from IoThink Solutions provides users with tools to quickly and easily build their own IoT platform including integrated devices and digital twins. The fully customisable solution, Kheiron, offers low-code development, over 750 pre-integrated devices, digital twin capabilities and templates for multiple use cases. In addition, it facilitates the management of information flows from […]
Tech-stack data platform for sustainable packaging compliance
Sustainable packaging is a priority across retail and industry to comply with increasing regulation and consumer demand. Sustainable packaging compliance involves oversight of materials, design, legislation, compliance and recyclability. Aura’s e-halo packaging sustainability platform provides real-time technical and sustainability packaging data that allows clients to track progress against their current climate targets and future roadmaps […]
AI platform aids machine learning and improves speed to market
A new AI computational and storage platform provides reusable features for machine learning and artificial intelligence. The new AI Feature Store platform co-created by AT&T and H2O.ai was deployed to AT&T’s Chief Data Office and then across AT&T last year. AT&T estimates AI Feature Store has improved speed to market by as much as 70 per […]
Water industry making a big splash on digitisation
Just like most supportive industries, water is usually invisible until something goes wrong. However, with so many new challenges like digitalisation, cybersecurity and sustainability crowding in, the industry is having to stand up and be counted on how it is addressing these issues. To provide some much-needed experiences and insight, the Water/Wastewater Industry Forum and […]
World’s largest manufacturers lose $1.5 trillion a year to production outages
The cost of downtime to large manufacturers and industrial organizations has rocketed since 2020, according to a new report from Senseye, the AI-powered machine health management company. Senseye’s True Cost Of Downtime 2022 Report reveals that unplanned downtime costs manufacturers at least 50 per cent more today than it did in the period 2019-20, due to spiralling inflation […]
Without people technology cannot deliver on its potential
At Perspectives, that opened Automation Fair in Chicago, Blake Moret, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation spoke with Jimmy Etheredge, CEO of Accenture for North America about the crucial role people play in the digital transformation. Blake Moret (BM): Let us start talking about the landscape from a workforce standpoint in terms of coping with […]
Biometric technologies and the danger of using emotion analysis
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office is warning organisations to assess the public risks of using emotion analysis technologies before implementing biometric systems. The ICO has identified the following sectors where it anticipates that biometric technology will have a major impact in the near horizon (two to five years): The finance and banking sector – is […]
Data remains the cornerstone for an efficient and sustainable future for industry
Although the world is recovering from the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic that struck in early 2020 it has changed forever the way that we live and work. At Automation Fair 2022, taking place in Chicago, Blake Moret, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation highlighted how it has affected the customers that they work with. […]
UKFT & IBM nominated for MCA fashion sustainability award
UKFT and IBM Consulting have been nominated for the MCA 2022 Sustainability Award for their project on Sustainable Supply Chain Optimisation. They have worked with Tech Data and the Future Fashion Factory to design, prototype and pilot a new technology platform based on IBM technologies, to further transparency within the UK fashion supply chain. MCA rewards consulting efforts […]
Climate tech innovation must be scaled to reach net zero
Climate tech innovation requires scaling and cross-sector collaboration to unleash the potential of decarbonisation technologies. Scaling up climate tech is key to reduction potential of climate technologies, says AI company BrainBoxAI. “We absolutely need greater cross-sector collaboration to overcome the barriers that impede the rapid adoption at scale of climate innovation and to realise the […]
Achieving Net Zero is the most ambitious engineering project ever
Cutting global greenhouse gas emissions to meet Net Zero targets is arguably the most ambitious engineering project ever undertaken, according to a new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The report “Engineering A Net Zero Energy System” looks at the engineering challenges in achieving the Net Zero goal – which many countries have set […]
Manufacturers accelerating digital investments in productivity drive
Britain’s manufacturers are increasingly embracing the digital industrial revolution as it bids to boost productivity, improve energy efficiency and overcome supply chain shocks, according to a new report by Make UK and Infor. Around 80 per cent of companies plan to increase digital adoption in the next two years; 40 per cent of companies say […]
Artificial intelligence drives yachts making hydrogen from seawater
Artificial intelligence and autonomous sailing yachts can generate green hydrogen from seawater, store the results and port it. Artificial intelligence is being harnessed by DRIFT Energy and Faculty to create a fleet of autonomous AI directed sailboats capable of producing green hydrogen at sea. The energy yachts harness and convert wind energy at sea to generate […]
Engineering services are ‘vital’ to deliver Net Zero
Engineering services are key to delivering net zero targets and should be supported by government, Actuate UK has urged. Engineering services are already driving national energy resilience, strong, sustainable economic growth and the demand for more jobs, according to Actuate UK, the alliance of engineering services, who say UK Net Zero opportunities are burgeoning. This […]
Automation boosts productivity and turnover for food manufacturer
Automation with digital technology has helped Firstplay Dietary Foods improve productivity and profit thanks to Made Smarter support. Firstplay Dietary Foods invested in automation technology to boost production of low protein products for people with metabolic conditions like Phenylketonuria (PKU) which leave people unable to eat protein without risking brain damage. With a growing international […]
Decision Intelligence helping to drive AI-based commercial objectives
Decision Intelligence is the commercial application of AI to the decision making process and is outcome-focused to deliver on commercial objectives. Decision Intelligence is tipped by Gartner as a key strategic trend for 2022 and the market is expected to grow to $17bn by 2027 (ReportLinker). It’s AI with a purpose, powering data-driven decisions across […]
Automation and energy management systems key to meeting net zero goals
More efficient automation and energy management systems would have the greatest impact in achieving industry sustainability goals. Automation technology could make a big difference in helping industry in its carbon reduction journey, according to new research from Schneider Electric and Omdia that shows 57 per cent of industrial companies have carbon-neutral targets. While 45 per […]
Industrial Metaverse: Why Does It Matter?
Tibor Merey and colleagues at Boston Consulting Group detail the applications, layers, infrastructure and benefits of the industrial metaverse and how it can turn data into real value. The metaverse will transform many aspects of the human experience but remains an unreal concept for many and industrial companies are curious to know what’s in store […]
Voice controlled hands-free thermal camera is a world’s first
Thermal camera technology has taken a leap forward with the world’s first voice controlled hands free wearable device. Thermal camera developments by RealWear enable frontline industrial professionals to conduct inspections, enhance remote support sessions and avoid equipment downtime using simple voice commands. The new thermal camera connects seamlessly with RealWear Navigator Series headsets, includes radiometric FLIR […]
National Engineering Day celebrates £645bn economic powerhouse
Engineering is an economic powerhouse that employs eight million workers and generates 32 per cent of UK’s economic output. Engineering contributes £645 billion to the UK’s annual economy and drives manufacturing and innovation across the country. New research has been unveiled to celebrate UK’s National Engineering Day which aims to recognise the achievements of the […]
Industrial data hub aims to accelerate manufacturing digitalisation
A new industrial data hub aims to unlock the value of manufacturing data and accelerate technological change. Rockwell Automation has partnered with Cognite to create an industrial data hub ready for enterprise-wide scaling. The partnership combines Rockwell’s FactoryTalk software offering of next-generation edge connectivity to plant assets, operations management applications, and industry-tailored analytics with Cognite’s […]
Sustainability and ESG now at the centre of new Nokia technology
Sustainability issues have fuelled an upgrade of Nokia’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy. Sustainability will play a central role in the company’s operations and new technology products with a new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy integrated into its business and technology strategies and focused on areas where it can make the greatest impact. Nokia has spent the past […]
STEM industries hampered by lack of workforce diversity
STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) industries are suffering from a lack of workforce diversity in terms of education, says Dr Samantha Clark, academic liaison and outreach manager at Heriot-Watt University. STEM is vital to innovation and the world cannot continue to thrive without the work produced under STEM and the geniuses behind it. So […]
Data governance strategy is key to effective business management
An effective data governance strategy is critical for unlocking the full benefits of data-driven decision-making, enhanced business innovation, and improved collaboration. Data governance requires a system. It’s important to have a solid framework of the people, processes, and technologies involved. This uncovers actionable intelligence, maintains compliance with regulations, and mitigates risks. Here are the key steps […]
Robot AI and VR-constructed underground structure is a world first
Robot AI and VR technologies have been used to build the world’s first entirely robot-constructed underground structure. Robot AI digital twin and VR development by hyperTunnel’s new automated construction method can build tunnels more than 10 times faster and at half the cost of conventional methods. The approach is significantly friendlier to the environment and […]
Artificial intelligence trust gap leaves money on the table
Artificial intelligence is vital to business but organisations that use it don’t trust AI and still rely on manual data processes. Artificial intelligence capabilities lag far behind business ambitions, a failure of management that leaves money on the table according to a survey which shows that companies don’t trust AI enough to forego human decision-making. […]
Career opportunities with a degree in data science
Data science is one of the most in-demand skills and now is a perfect time to enter the industry. Data science is the process of using scientific methods and systems to extract key information from various forms of data and is vital to the successful operation of industry and commerce. Globally we’re projected to create, […]
Technology is failing to align with business objectives say CTOs
Technology is not aligned with business objectives, according to two-thirds of UK CTOs polled in a new survey. Sixty per cent of UK Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) believe that technology is not aligned with the business objectives in their organisation, according to new research from Deazy. The State of European Dev Ecosystem 2022 report revealed that […]
Lack of data proficiency threatens £190bn global tech market
Data proficiency is vital to the growth and success of the tech market but a lack of training and qualification is holding companies back. Data proficiency in areas such as AI is the catalyst for high-tech adoption and digital transformation but a lack of data literacy must be urgently addressed, according to new research by […]
Artificial intelligence ‘existential threat to humanity’ say IT professionals
Artificial intelligence is an existential threat to humanity according to 49 per cent of IT professionals polled in a new survey. Artificial intelligence technology divides opinion with around half of IT professionals believing AI to be a threat and half considering AI as a positive enabler. According to the survey by the Atlas VPN team, nearly three […]
Industrial robot for production of wearable smart devices
Industrial robot technology has taken a leap forward with ABB’s new IRB 1010, its smallest ever industrial robot. Industrial robot IRB 1010 is designed to meet growing consumer demand for wearable smart devices. With its compact size, class-leading payload and unrivalled accuracy, the new IRB 1010 offers electronics manufacturers the opportunity to increase their production […]
IT architecture evolution to drive growth of hybrid working
IT architecture is evolving to combine devices, edge computing, cloud computing, network and artificial intelligence, according to a new study by Lenovo. IT architecture evolution will drive integration of existing hardware and data elements and fuel accelerated digitalisation across all industries. That’s according to the findings of a new Lenovo global research study of 500 […]
Metaverse adoption hampered by concern over network reliability
Metaverse adoption by business and industry is being held back by concerns over network reliability and infrastructure issues. Metaverse technologies and applications will become an increasing reality but current enthusiasm is tempered by concerns over core infrastructure issues. “The metaverse has been a hot topic this year and while many businesses are still navigating how it will […]
ESG data driving business cost savings and standards compliance
ESG data is vital for addressing climate change but it can also help businesses improve operations and save money, Nick Gibson writes. ESG data and its role in the net zero journey is part of a total market valued at $12 trillion according to a recent World Economic Forum report detailing sustainability technologies that address […]