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Lisbon: A Digital Gateway Enabling Growth and Resilience
Subsea cables have existed for more than 150 years, but demand continues to grow. TeleGeography predicts that $11 billion in new cable systems will go into service between 2023 and 2025.[1] Where this growth is happening is also important. Operators are adding capacity on established routes, but they’re also investing in new cables to emerging markets. This two-pronged approach will spur digital growth in new places while also making global digital infrastructure more resilient.
New Relic adds generative AI features to enhance access to observability…
Here is an example of "what a difference a year makes" in the world of generative AI image creation. The first image I created on Jan. 12, 2023 (with DALL-E), and the second one I created today, basically with the same prompt (Bing Image Creator, which uses DALL-E3). I had to do a second prompt because the content filter didn't like the word "nuclear war" to describe the image outside the window.
Relazione Segreta
TRAMA RELAZIONE SEGRETA Relazione Segreta, il film diretto da Andrew de Villiers, vede protagonista Samantha Simms (Meredith Monroe). Dopo aver lasciato cinque anni prima la sua città natale Seattle, dove lavorava come procuratore distrettuale, la giovane donna si è trasferita a Los Angeles dove lavora come avvocato in un importante studio legale.
Education and Collaboration are Keys to Success for Software-Defined Controls Transformation
Like many technologies, industrial control systems are undergoing a digital transformation that moves proprietary hardware systems to a software-defined infrastructure, which opens up new levels of flexibility, innovation, and interoperability like never before. In order for manufacturers to take advantage of innovations around artificial intelligence and machine learning, for example, their control systems need to be flexible enough through a software-defined approach.
Driving Sustainability and Profitability Through Digital Transformation
Corporate efforts to fight climate change and create more sustainable processes were once thought of as a “nice to have” checkbox, but a growing number of companies are now finding value and profitability through such efforts, which also happen to provide a greater good for the planet.
How Companies Can Use Open Standards to Drive Industrial Control Transformation
As companies look to adopt an Industry 4.0 approach to their industrial control systems and operations, they are increasingly looking to open, interoperable and portable technologies to help upgrade or replace their legacy systems. Pressures from internal stakeholders to transform and drive value from investments, as well as how to future-proof an industrial transformation, are driving operations managers to look at innovative systems based on standards.
Deploying AI at the edge: from operation to automation
Reducing the time for decisions and reducing the expense of data movement are two of the big reasons why companies are now deploying AI technologies at the edge. PHOTO courtesy Kuka. By Keith Shaw, Association for Advancing Automation (A3) As companies increase the use of automation technologies in their factories, warehouses and other locations, they recognize the need for artificial intelligence technologies (such as machine vision to inspect for defects) that can guide decisions in real time.
How Robotic Finishing Opens New Opportunities For Manufacturers
Faced with ongoing labor shortages for skilled workers who can perform finishing and surface treatment tasks, many in manufacturing are turning to robotics and automation to help them keep up with rising demand for more accurate and repeatable results. Advances in hardware and software have opened new doors to smaller and midsize manufacturers to take advantage of the benefits robotics and automation provide.
How Robotic Finishing Opens New Opportunities For Manufacturers
Faced with ongoing labor shortages for skilled workers who can perform finishing and surface treatment tasks, many in manufacturing are turning to robotics and automation to help them keep up with rising demand for more accurate and repeatable results. Advances in hardware and software have opened new doors to smaller and midsize manufacturers to take advantage of the benefits robotics and automation provide.
Foxconn Teams With Monarch Tractor to Build Next-Gen Agriculture Equipment
August 9, 2022 Hon Hai Technology Group (operating as Foxconn) has announced the signing of a contract manufacturing agreement with Monarch Tractor, which develops an electric, driver-optional smart tractor for agricultural applications. The agreement will have Foxconn building next-generation agricultural equipment and battery packs at the Foxconn Ohio facility.
As New Robots Appear, So Do Safety Requirements
Increasing demand for robots on the factory floor and within warehousing environments is shining a light on the importance of safety requirements that ensure robots do not harm humans working alongside them. Changes in technical capabilities, including the rise of autonomous mobile robots that slow down or stop near humans, require that companies understand the need for comprehensive robot safety training for those working with or near robots.
As New Robots Appear, So Do Safety Requirements
Increasing demand for robots on the factory floor and within warehousing environments is shining a light on the importance of safety requirements that ensure robots do not harm humans working alongside them. Changes in technical capabilities, including the rise of autonomous mobile robots that slow down or stop near humans, require that companies understand the need for comprehensive robot safety training for those working with or near robots.
AMP Robotics Expands Partnership with Waste Connections
June 28, 2022 AMP Robotics, which develops robotics and infrastructure for the waste and recycling industry, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Waste Connections, Inc. (WCI), its largest customer. Since late 2 020, WCI has booked or deployed 50 of AMP’s high-speed robotics systems on plastic, fiber, and residue lines. “It’s gratifying to reach this milestone with a leader in resource recovery like Waste Connections,” said Matanya Horowitz, founder and CEO of AMP Robotics.
Top 7 Automation Takeaways from Automate 2022
By: Keith Shaw, Contributing Editor More than 24,000 registered attendees descended upon Detroit earlier this month to see the latest products and innovations around the world of robotics and automation at the Automate 2022 event and trade conference. Visitors spoke with more than 600 companies displaying new solutions in the automation space, or heard from the top leaders in the field about new advances in robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, vision, and more.
5 Ways the Industrial Metaverse Will Impact Manufacturers | Automate
The hype around the term “metaverse” is accelerating at astronomical speed, with science-fiction visions of virtual gamers all spending virtual currency in an infinite number of virtual worlds. But when you peel back the layers around some of the hype, you’ll find some tangible benefits for manufacturers in how they can become more productive in both the digital and physical world.
5 Ways the Industrial Metaverse Will Impact Manufacturers | Automate
The hype around the term “metaverse” is accelerating at astronomical speed, with science-fiction visions of virtual gamers all spending virtual currency in an infinite number of virtual worlds. But when you peel back the layers around some of the hype, you’ll find some tangible benefits for manufacturers in how they can become more productive in both the digital and physical world.
Omnicell: An atypical robotics success story with peaks, valleys and persistence
By Keith Shaw, Robotics Data For many robotics company founders, the dream is simple – start a company, grow it quickly, reap the rewards and change the world. It sounds simple enough, but the history of the world has shown that sometimes even the best ideas produce failures from companies across the business landscape – and robotics is no different.
SparkCognition Partners with UT Austin to Advance AI in Robotics
April 28, 2022 SparkCognition, which develops artificial intelligence software, has announced a partnership with Texas Robotics at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin). The partnership will aim to advance AI in robotics and create practical industry applications.
Confidence in Robot Picking Surges, Survey Says
March 24, 2022 A new survey from AI robotics company Covariant revealed that more than half of respondents feel that intelligent robots have become smart enough to reliably run pick-and-place stations. The results were shared by Covariant ahead of next week’s MODEX 2022 event in Atlanta, which focuses on warehouse operations and supply chain solutions.
Intuition Robotics Commercializes ElliQ Companion Care Robot
March 15, 2022 Intuition Robotics has announced the official commercial launch of its digital care companion, ElliQ, which is now available for purchase here.
Adobe’s Creative Cloud Express Turns Creators into Designers
By Keith Shaw Creative professionals have had access to Adobe’s suite of applications in the digital photography, video and illustration sectors for more than three decades. Over that time, digital creative tools have expanded and now everyone can creatively express themselves through social media, blogs, video sharing and more. However, not everyone has the time, resources and design skills to make their content stand out.
WPI Researcher Leverages Robot for Less Invasive Larynx Surgery
October 15, 2021 By Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researcher Loris Fichera has developed a flexible, slimmed-down robotic laser probe for endoscopic larynx surgeries that could reduce recovery time for patients and cut health care spending by shifting procedures from hospitals to doctors’ offices.
Narwal Launches 2-in-1 Robot Mop and Vacuum in Canada
September 3, 2021 Robotics startup Narwal has announced launching its new 2-in-1 robot mop and vacuum in Canada. The T10 features novel self-cleaning technology, and is available for $1,108 ($1399 Canadian) on the company’s website and on Amazon Canada. “After seeing my mother work day in and day out to keep the family home clean, I decided to apply my expertise and passion for robotics to create products to free her from her daily chores,” said Junbin Zhang, founder and CEO of Narwal.
Rufus Labs, inVia Partnership Integrates Wearables With Robots
June 23, 2021 Rufus Labs, which develops intelligent wearable warehouse technology and workforce analytics software, and inVia Robotics, which provides warehouse automation solutions, have announced a strategic partnership to help warehouses increase their productivity in fulfillment, replenishment, and returns processes. The goal of combining the two companies' technologies helps ensure a continuous flow of orders through the warehouse in order to increase picking rates with existing labor.
64 companies disrupting the college experience and replacing traditional education in the new remote world
The pandemic has spurred a growth in remote learning options as more people reconsider the value of a traditional, in-person college education. This year, investors have poured more than $9 billion into education tech startups that are focused on replacing or enhancing the system. Some companies like Coursera, Udacity, and General Assembly offer courses, specializations, certificates, and degree programs online.
Retailers Need to Adopt Warehousing Robot Strategy for Physical Stores
Covid-19 retail warehouse Oct 14, 2020 11:00:00 AM As the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic with varying degrees of success, the way we shop for groceries, clothes and other items has changed dramatically. Even as brick-and-mortar stores re-open for foot traffic, shoppers continue to buy items online, or shift their pickup to “buy online, pick up in store” and contact-free, curbside delivery.
Robots Won't Save Shoppers This Holiday Season...
Empty shelves are still being seen in stores, before the expected rush of holiday shopping. Photo by Keith Shaw. Quick quiz question time: When is the start of the 2020 Online Holiday Season? A: Black Friday B: Cyber Monday C: November 1st D: Right now may already be too late. If you answered anything other than D, enjoy explaining to your friends and family why they’re gift didn’t arrive on time.
The Best Wireless Mice of 2020
Credit: Reviewed / Jackson Ruckar ADVERTISEMENT Credit: Reviewed.com/Simon Hill The Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro is our favorite wireless gaming mouse. Credit: Reviewed / Jackson Ruckar How We Tested The Testers I am Simon Hill and I have more than a decade of experience reviewing all sorts of consumer technology. I work on a computer all day and often play games into the night, so a good wireless mouse is essential to me.
Markus Mattmann wird Regional Director für die Schweiz und Österreich bei Commvault
Commvault, ein Anbieter für Daten- und Informationsmanagement in Cloud- und On-premises-Umgebungen, beruft Markus Mattmann zum 1. September 2020 zum Regional Director in der Schweiz und Österreich. [...] Markus Mattmann ist ab September 2020 Regional Director in der Schweiz und Österreich bei Commvault. (c) Commvault In dieser Rolle verantwortet Mattmann ab sofort die Unternehmensausrichtung von Commvault in Österreich und der Schweiz.
Multi-Cloud ist Standard für geschäftskritische Anwendungen
Aus einer neuen Studie von Forrester Research geht hervor, dass weltweit bereits über 80 Prozent der IT-Entscheider geschäftskritische Anwendungen in Multi-Cloud-Umgebungen betreiben. [...] Die Verwendung von mindestens zwei Cloud-Diensten ist in den meisten Unternehmen weltweit inzwischen keine Seltenheit mehr. (c) Pixabay Die Verwendung von mindestens zwei Cloud-Diensten ist in den meisten Unternehmen weltweit inzwischen keine Seltenheit mehr.
Globaler Smartphone-Absatz sinkt um 20 Prozent
Der globale Smartphone-Absatz ist im zweiten Quartal 2020 im Vergleich zum Vorjahreszeitraum um 20,4 Prozent auf 295 Mio. Einheiten eingebrochen. Das zeigen aktuelle Zahlen der US-Analystenfirma Gartner. [...] Nur Apple konnte in Corona-Krise das Vorjahresniveau halten, Samsung schwer getroffen. (c) Unsplash Lediglich der Hersteller Apple ist in der Coronavirus-Krise mit einem Absatzverlust von nur 0,4 Prozent auf etwa 38 Mio. Stück noch glimpflich davongekommen. „Weihnachten steht noch bevor.
Asus zeigt das ZenFone 7 mit Klapp-Kamera
Die siebte Generation des ZenFone von Asus kommt mit zwei Modellen, die beide wieder die charakteristische klappbare Kameraeinheit bieten. [...] Die Kamera hat in den neuen ZenFones jetzt drei statt zwei Linsen. (c) Asus Asus kündigt mit dem ZenFone 7 und dem ZenFone 7 Pro zwei neue Oberklasse-Smartphones an. Sie sollen für 699 beziehungsweise 799 Euro in Weiss und Schwarz am 1. September auf den Markt kommen.
IT auf zweite Welle vorbereiten
Wer im Home Office zu wenig auf Datenschutz und Datensicherheit achtet, läuft Gefahr, Heerscharen von Abmahnanwälten und Hackern in die Hände zu fallen. [...] „Unternehmen sind gut beraten, ihre Unternehmens-IT auf die zweite Corona-Welle vorzubereiten“, sagt Detlef Schmuck, Geschäftsführer des Hamburger Datendienstleisters TeamDrive. Dabei müssten viele Unternehmen vor allem die Datensicherheit und den Datenschutz stärken.
Im Schatten von 5G
Tom Luke, VP Sales & Partnerships bei Tutela, nennt vier Gründe warum wir 4G nicht aus den Augen verlieren dürfen. [...] Das Thema 5G überragt derzeit alles. Aus mehreren Gründen gilt es aber, 4G nicht aus den Augen zu verlieren. (c) Jack Sloop - unsplash.com 5G ist derzeit das Thema für Mobilfunkbetreiber. Bis zu 100 Mal schnellere Datenübertragung als 4G, geringere Antwortzeit und weniger Probleme mit Netzüberlastung: Der Hype um die 5. Mobilfunkgeneration ist groß. 4G hat ausgedient, so scheint es.
7 Tipps zum sicheren Surfen am Smartphone
Martin Puaschitz, Fachgruppenobmann der UBIT Wien, hat sieben Tipps parat, wie man mitteilungsfreudige Smartphones mit ein paar Handgriffen sicherer macht – ohne sie in Alufolie zu wickeln oder permanent ausgeschaltet zu lassen. [...] Martin Puaschitz, Obmann der Fachgruppe UBIT Wien: „Immer wenn ein Produkt, beispielsweise eine App, kostenlos ist, wird automatisch der User zum Produkt.“ (c) Foto Weinwurm Sie sind unsere täglichen Begleiter im Alltag.
Transparent Tribe: Neue Android-Spyware unter dem Deckmantel populärer Apps
Die Experten von Kaspersky haben eine neue Android-Spyware entdeckt, die unter dem Deckmantel vermeintlicher Erwachseneninhalte und COVID-19-Applikationen in Indien vertrieben wird. Die Spyware wird der APT-Gruppe Transparent Tribe zugeschrieben, die ihre Aktivitäten auszuweiten scheint und nun mobile Geräte infiziert. [...] Die modifizierte Form der Malware unterscheidet sich in ihrer Funktionalität von der Standardversion.
Die Top 5 Mythen der IoT-Sicherheit
Konventionelle Ansätze der Cybersicherheit konzentrieren sich auf ein grundlegendes Konzept: jedes in Sichtweite befindliche Gerät schützen. In einer hochgradig vernetzten Welt, in der sich eine Vielzahl von Sensoren, Geräten und Systemen gegenseitig mit Daten versorgen, ist dieses Konzept jedoch überholt. [...] Das IoT unterscheidet sich sehr von der IT: Aus Security-Sicht ist es wichtig, sich auf das Netzwerk und die gesamte Datenumgebung zu konzentrieren, anstatt auf das spezifische Gerät.
Was ist IPv6, und warum sind wir noch nicht so weit?
IPv6 ist seit 1998 in Arbeit, um den Mangel an IP-Adressen, die unter IPv4 zur Verfügung stehen, zu beheben. Trotz seiner Effizienz- und Sicherheitsvorteile setzt sich IPv6 jedoch nur langsam durch.
What is Wi-Fi and why is it so important?
The ubiquitous wireless technology Wi-Fi has become indispensable for home networking, public internet connectivity, supporting the internet of things and much, much more.
802.11: Wi-Fi standards and speeds explained
Ever-improving Wi-Fi standards make for denser, faster Wi-Fi networks. By Keith Shaw Contributing Writer, Network World | Ralph Gaithe / Soifer / Getty Images In the world of wireless, the term Wi-Fi is synonymous with wireless access in general, despite the fact that it is a specific trademark owned by the Wi-Fi Alliance, a group dedicated to certifying that Wi-Fi products meet the IEEE’s set of 802.11 wireless standards.
Robots and automation are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic
Robots and automation are on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle and are helping manufacturers, health care officials and many more. As the world continues to fight the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, robots and automation are playing a critical role in helping to safeguard people and process the supplies that humans need as they shift to remote working and home learning. Robots are helping disinfect hospitals.
Robots and automation are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic
Robots and automation are on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle and are helping manufacturers, health care officials and many more. As the world continues to fight the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, robots and automation are playing a critical role in helping to safeguard people and process the supplies that humans need as they shift to remote working and home learning. Robots are helping disinfect hospitals.
Do’s and don’ts of videoconferencing security
These tips for companies and end users should help keep meetings private and safe from intruders. By Keith Shaw Contributing Writer, Computerworld | When any technology sees its popularity increase quickly, the number of bad actors taking advantage of new and untrained users also grows. The world is seeing this now with videoconferencing services and applications, as reports about the popular Zoom app being hijacked — known as “Zoom-bombing” — have surfaced.
Do’s and don’ts of videoconferencing security
These tips for companies and end users should help keep meetings private and safe from intruders. By Keith Shaw Contributing Writer, Computerworld | When any technology sees its popularity increase quickly, the number of bad actors taking advantage of new and untrained users also grows. The world is seeing this now with videoconferencing services and applications, as reports about the popular Zoom app being hijacked — known as “Zoom-bombing” — have surfaced.
Colleges expand VPN capacity, conferencing to answer COVID-19
With colleges finishing semesters via remote learning, IT departments are growing their remote-access networks and trying to help students overcome access-network challenges. Colleges that moved from on-campus classrooms to remote learning due to COVID-19 had to quickly upgrade networks to support new VPN connections for remote access. Fortunately, many online-learning platforms rely on cloud-based applications that don’t put additional strain on campus networks.
Colleges expand VPN capacity, conferencing to answer COVID-19
With colleges finishing semesters via remote learning, IT departments are growing their remote-access networks and trying to help students overcome access-network challenges. Colleges that moved from on-campus classrooms to remote learning due to COVID-19 had to quickly upgrade networks to support new VPN connections for remote access. Fortunately, many online-learning platforms rely on cloud-based applications that don’t put additional strain on campus networks.
The 2020 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards
Recognizing and Celebrating Achievements in Robotics Innovation The editors of Robotics Business Review are seeking submissions from companies, business development, research and investment groups, and others for consideration for the 2020 RBR50 Innovation Awards. Each submission must refer to an innovation that was released, initiated, or executed between January 2019 and April 1, 2020. Each submission must fall under one of three categories: 1. Business and management innovation; 2.
A3 Special Report: How Robots and Automation are Fighting Covid-19
As the world continues to fight the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, robots and automation are playing a critical role in helping to safeguard people and process the supplies that humans need as they shift to remote working and home learning. Robots are helping disinfect hospitals. Autonomous deliveries are bringing supplies to people as they adopt social distancing. Automated workstations are speeding up the work of pharmaceutical companies. Automation is on the front lines of this battle.
A3 Special Report: How Robots and Automation are Fighting Covid-19
As the world continues to fight the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, robots and automation are playing a critical role in helping to safeguard people and process the supplies that humans need as they shift to remote working and home learning. Robots are helping disinfect hospitals. Autonomous deliveries are bringing supplies to people as they adopt social distancing. Automated workstations are speeding up the work of pharmaceutical companies. Automation is on the front lines of this battle.
MODEX roundup, Day 3: robots, research and sweepers
ForwardX’s AMRs are designed for warehouse or manufacturing processes. Credit: ForwardX ATLANTA – There weren’t as many official news announcements on the third day of the MODEX show, but there were still enough items of note in the robotics space, as companies continued to meet with attendees offering new robot solutions in the warehousing and materials handling space.
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