Small manufacturers, many of whom have been in business for decades and consistently generate $2 million (€1.8 million) to $20 million (€18.1 million) in annual revenue, are seeking an exit strategy. The founders of these companies are often critical suppliers in the industry sector supply chain including aerospace, aviation, automation, machining, and food production. The […]
Archives for November 2019
Increase efficiency with data center temperature monitoring
A data center’s operating environment is as important to system availability as reliable power and software. Good data center temperature and humidity controls are an essential part of facility monitoring and upkeep. By following the latest recommendations, admins can preserve their hardware while also saving energy. In 2004, ASHRAE published its landmark Thermal Guidelines, establishing recommended […]
Georgia Tech Internet of Things Research Center Releases White Paper on Digital Transformation
The Georgia Institute of Technology’s Center for the Development and Application of Internet of Things Technologies (CDAIT) announces the release of a white paper that offers some pathways for business leaders as they explore digital transformation and the Internet of Things (IoT). The study gives context for IoT and Digital Business Transformation (DBT) relative to […]
5 Real and Tangible Impacts of the IoT on the Business World
An article by Marc Kavinsky, Editor at IoT Business News. For many organisations, the Internet of Things remains a very abstract concept, and they might not see the real implications it could have on their line of business. But people who understand these repercussions, and how the IoT could end up completely transforming things like […]
5G Subscriptions to Top 2.6 Billion by End of 2025
According to the November 2019 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report: 5G to cover up to 65 percent of the world’s population by the end of 2025 and handle 45 percent of global mobile data traffic Smartphone users to consume a global average of 24 GB per month in 2025 from 7.2 GB currently, as […]
These are the Top 5 IoT Applications for Retailers
From smart shelves to smart coffee machines, the internet of things (IoT) has become a game changer across every industry. In fact, according to Statista, the number of connected devices worldwide will hit 30.73 billion by 2020. And with 88% of adopters saying that IoT is critical to the success of their companyio, IoT devices […]
Episode 12: Blockchain journalist talks top trends
Listen to this IBM Blockchain Pulse Podcast episode and others on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn and Stitcher. Rachel Wolfson talks trends in enterprise blockchain and supply chain How often does Matt Hooper get the chance to interview another podcast host?! Well — not ever — until now! Rachel Wolfson, host of The Crypto Chick […]
The smart factory pipe dream
In early 2019, the UK’s first smart factory was created, using the newly launched 5G communications network to facilitate quick data transfer speeds. This might be a successful step forward for industry, but George Walker, managing director of industrial automation provider Novotek UK and Ireland, believes it doesn’t reflect the state of smart manufacturing for […]
Multi-language identification and transcription in Video Indexer
Multi-language speech transcription was recently introduced into Microsoft Video Indexer at the International Broadcasters Conference (IBC). It is available as a preview capability and customers can already start experiencing it in our portal. More details on all our IBC2019 enhancements can be found here. Multi-language videos are common media assets in the globalization context, global […]