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IT for manufacturing
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November 06, 2018
06
Nov'18
Automation and CSR are driving reskilling process for UK plc, says Cisco
UK business leaders are planning to make dramatic changes to their organisations between now and 2020, according to a new report from Cisco
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November 05, 2018
05
Nov'18
Future Decoded 2018: How Seadrill uses IoT 3km undersea
Sensors on deep sea rigs are part of Seadrill's digital transformation strategy, which combines advanced analytics, the internet of things and machine learning
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October 31, 2018
31
Oct'18
Triumph Motorcycles kick-starts changes with high-tech HR
The Leicestershire-based motorcycle company is deploying IT systems to give customers and its own staff a ‘premium brand experience’
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October 31, 2018
31
Oct'18
Inside Schneider Electric’s Batam smart factory
The French energy management and automation firm has nearly halved material wastage by applying smart manufacturing technologies at its Indonesia plant
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October 29, 2018
29
Oct'18
O2 extends rural 4G network to 339 communities
O2 has extended its rural network roll-out, targeting over 300 small communities all over the UK
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October 26, 2018
26
Oct'18
IoT ecosystem needs to be investigated, say experts
A conference of IoT experts convened by Enisa and Europol has made key recommendations to ensure security vulnerabilities do not overshadow benefits
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October 25, 2018
25
Oct'18
Firms will use AI to automate HR processes within two years
Companies are gearing up to automate HR processes with artificial intelligence and machine learning, while at the same time battling with outdated IT systems
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October 24, 2018
24
Oct'18
Choose security tools wisely to gain upper hand
The cyber threat landscape is continually changing, but staying abreast of attacker and defender innovation can help business leaders gain the upper hand, says KuppingerCole
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October 23, 2018
23
Oct'18
HP ties up with Singapore university on Industry 4.0
The personal computing and printer giant has opened a research facility at Nanyang Technological University to advance digital manufacturing technologies
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October 19, 2018
19
Oct'18
Zeppelin uses Splunk for pre-emptive maintenance
German construction equipment rental firm Zeppelin has been using Splunk to predict when its machinery will need maintenance before it breaks down
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October 18, 2018
18
Oct'18
Drivers have dangerous misconceptions about self-driving cars
People seem to be confused about the difference between autonomous and assisted driving technology, with worrying implications for road safety, says Thatcham Research
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October 18, 2018
18
Oct'18
Middle East gears up for 5G
The race for 5G is well and truly under way, and the UAE and Saudi Arabia are well positioned to be among the first countries in the world to deliver the benefits of this new telecoms protocol
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October 17, 2018
17
Oct'18
Nordic CTO interview: Anders Johanson, Husqvarna
Husqvarna is on a journey to transform itself into a product and services company by using the latest digital technology and Anders Johnson is a driving force behind it
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October 16, 2018
16
Oct'18
Carrefour kicks off blockchain food traceability drive
Using blockchain to capture data, shoppers will be able to use their smartphones to see exactly where a product on the supermarket shelf came from
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October 15, 2018
15
Oct'18
IoT firms sign up to UK security code of practice
Internet of things technology firms have begun signing up to a UK code of practice to strengthen the security of internet-connected devices. The code is expected to form the basis of an international standard
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October 11, 2018
11
Oct'18
Highways England demonstrates connected cars in Kent
Connected cars are being demonstrated on roads in Kent as part of a project to improve safety and improve traffic flows
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October 11, 2018
11
Oct'18
Robots in the workplace supported by 81% of business chiefs
Robotic process automation continues to be taken up by more organisations – but despite proven benefits, those that already use it are struggling to scale it up
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October 10, 2018
10
Oct'18
Huawei Connect 2018: Huawei tackles barriers to effective AI
At its annual customer and technology event, Huawei chairman Eric Xu set out 10 key challenges facing AI, and revealed how the networking supplier’s strategy will help to address these
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October 09, 2018
09
Oct'18
Tech takes centre stage in CBI’s pre-Budget wish list
Industry calls on government to set the tone for a tech-friendly business environment after the UK leaves the EU
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October 05, 2018
05
Oct'18
GDPR case work swamps Denmark’s data protection agency
The agency investigating alleged breaches of GDPR in Denmark is recruiting additional resources to cope with the increase in work
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October 02, 2018
02
Oct'18
Porsche Informatik deploys OpenShift to accelerate software development
The automotive manufacturer's software arm is using a Red Hat private cloud to develop new trading platforms
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October 01, 2018
01
Oct'18
UK will unilaterally tax web giants, says Hammond
Chancellor threatens to go it alone on tax reform for digital services businesses if an international agreement cannot be reached
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September 27, 2018
27
Sep'18
Best supply chain firms are masters of data and automation
Europe’s best supply chains are making the most out of e-commerce, customer insights and robotic process automation, according to Gartner
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September 26, 2018
26
Sep'18
Indian IT giant TCS sees IBM and Accenture as nearest rivals
Rapidly-growing Tata Consultancy Services has its eyes on the US IT giants, with customer service key if it is to overtake them
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September 26, 2018
26
Sep'18
Rural business bodies seal new broadband agreement
The Country Land and Business Association and the National Farmers’ Union have reached an agreement with Openreach to put new wayleave arrangements in place for broadband network builds
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September 24, 2018
24
Sep'18
InfoWatch opens training centre to help address Middle East skills shortage
Security supplier offers Middle East customers cyber security and digital training facility as organisations in the region struggle to equip staff with latest skills
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September 21, 2018
21
Sep'18
Businesses that take humans with them on robotics journeys gain the most
Businesses that put human development at the centre of their automation strategies will profit the most
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September 19, 2018
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Sep'18
BMW innovation lab bears fruit with insurtech deal
BMW has struck a deal with one of the tech startups that participated in its innovation incubator
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September 17, 2018
17
Sep'18
Middle East hungry for digitisation, says GE’s Bill Ruh
The Middle East is among the most enthusiastic regions in terms of applying digital business models to traditional industries
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September 07, 2018
07
Sep'18
UK hesitant over immersive technologies despite positivity abroad, survey finds
UK businesses are lagging behind their counterparts in the US, France and China for AR and VR implementation, due to concerns over security and complexity
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September 04, 2018
04
Sep'18
Government confirms West Midlands to become home to UK's first large-scale 5G test bed
The government has confirmed the West Midlands will be used to carry out the UK's first large-scale test of 5G technology, with trials centred on its use in the health, construction and automotive sectors
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August 30, 2018
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Aug'18
Machine identity management crisis looming
Managing machine identities is looming as the next big security challenge, a study reveals, with few organisations capable of protecting them as they increasingly form the basis of online communications
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August 29, 2018
29
Aug'18
IT leaders at a crossroads as they grapple with digital technology
CIOs have the opportunity to influence their company strategy as digital technology reshapes business. A survey of CIOs across 70 countries charts a path for IT leaders through emerging technologies
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August 28, 2018
28
Aug'18
Sharp rise in business email compromise
Cyber attackers are expanding their attack methods to steal money and to gain access to corporate and employee data, a report reveals
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August 22, 2018
22
Aug'18
Language barrier won’t hold back chatbots in the Netherlands
The use of chatbots by Dutch organisations is on the up, with KLM's chatbot a pioneering example
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August 21, 2018
21
Aug'18
The risk of upgrading to S/4 Hana
S/4 Hana has been touted as the evolution of SAP's long-standing ERP suite, but with just six years to upgrade, how can businesses avoid an expensive SAP flop?
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August 21, 2018
21
Aug'18
Retail and finance top cyber targets
Retail and finance remain the top cyber attack targets, but the second quarter also saw a spike in attacks against the manufacturing industry and an increase in remote desktop attacks, a report reveals
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August 20, 2018
20
Aug'18
Job losses caused by artificial intelligence will dwarf those of Victorian revolution
The disruption to the jobs market caused by artificial intelligence will be far greater than that caused by industrialisation in Victorian times
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August 17, 2018
17
Aug'18
Apple confirms teen hacker took no customer data
Teenage “fan” who broke into Apple’s mainframe from his home in Melbourne is believed to have downloaded 90GB of secure files, but no customer data
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August 15, 2018
15
Aug'18
ICS security at risk in key verticals, report shows
The security of industrial control systems (ICS) is at risk in key verticals due to under staffing, under investment and human error, a report reveals
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August 14, 2018
14
Aug'18
Businesses urged to patch Microsoft flaw allowing MFA bypass
Security researchers are urging enterprises to update their software after the discovery of a vulnerability that could undermine the security provided by multifactor authentication
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August 09, 2018
09
Aug'18
Brace for more Triton-like attacks, researchers warn
The world has not seen the last of industrial control system (ICS) attacks like Triton, researchers have warned
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August 07, 2018
07
Aug'18
Industrial control systems a specialised cyber target
Cyber attackers specialising in industrial control systems are fast, efficient and able to move between IT and OT environments, a study has revealed
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August 06, 2018
06
Aug'18
Virus outbreak at iPhone chip plant could delay shipments
A computer virus at an iPhone chip manufacturing plant could delay shipments of Apple’s latest smartphones, but the impact will be limited, say analysts
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August 03, 2018
03
Aug'18
CIO interview: Alex von Schirmeister, CDTIO, RS Components
The electronics distributor’s chief digital, technology and innovation officer (CDTIO) on putting in place a new IT infrastructure, creating a digital business and accepting risk
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August 02, 2018
02
Aug'18
Audi to test 5G use cases in car production
German carmaker Audi is working with Sweden’s Ericsson to run field tests of 5G mobile networking technology exploring its applications on the factory floor
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August 02, 2018
02
Aug'18
GDPR harmonised with local laws in Nordic EU states
Sweden provides an interesting challenge for the European Union’s data protection regulation due to its laws around freedom of press and free speech
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August 01, 2018
01
Aug'18
Bromium evolves virtualisation-based security
Virtualisation-based security firm Bromium has evolved its technology to offer bidirectional protection for applications and underlying operating systems
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July 31, 2018
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Jul'18
Intelligent automation spending to hit $232bn by 2025
Technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotic process automation and machine learning could help traditional enterprises gain ground on digital-first giants
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July 27, 2018
27
Jul'18
Hackers targeting software supply chains, US report warns
A US government report on cyber espionage by China, Russia and Iran says software supply chains are increasingly under attack