Smart Cities are Made Smart by Planning and Strategy
· Smart Cities

Smart Cities are Made Smart by Planning and Strategy

Cities around the world are making huge investments in technology that will help them provide better services, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and operate in a way that leverages the power of IoT, artificial intelligence and 5G technologies. Put together, these investments are part of the story in delivering on the vision of “Smart Cities” – […]

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The Tradewinds are Blowing, and Siemens Gamesa is Poised to Fill Their Sheets
· Connected Industry

The Tradewinds are Blowing, and Siemens Gamesa is Poised to Fill Their Sheets

Whether you are an advocate for distributed power generation, renewables, or simply a fan of technology and free power sources, there is no denying that wind power represents an opportunity to enhance power generation while maintaining carbon neutrality.  It is no wonder that the number of wind turbine installations is increasing across North America.  In […]

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Is Artificial Intelligence Good or Bad: Debating the Ethics of AI
· Artificial Intelligence

Is Artificial Intelligence Good or Bad: Debating the Ethics of AI

On August 4, 1997, Skynet came online to control the weapons arsenal of the United States with a mandate of “safeguarding the world.” Skynet started to learn at a geometric rate and became self-aware at 2:14am on August 29, 1997. Humans saw the artificial intelligence (AI) as a threat and attempted to shut it down. […]

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Does hardware matter?
· Connected Industry

Does hardware matter?

I believe that every IoT and Industrial IoT system designer have to at least consider this question in the title. Or do you? In a modern market landscape, more and more companies own core value and competitive edge is coming purely from the software. In more specific from the usability, capability, and features of that […]

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Jean Cabanes, Managing Director
· Our Contributors

Jean Cabanes, Managing Director

Jean is leading Accenture’s Industrial segment for Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Based in Paris, he is the Global Client Account Lead for Michelin and Schneider Electric. As a thought leader, Jean focuses on innovation and the creation of new business models from design through execution of large global transformational programs for Accenture’s clients, leveraging […]

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Cyril Perducat, EVP IoT and Digital Offers
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Cyril Perducat, EVP IoT and Digital Offers

Cyril is the global leader of IoT and Digital Offers responsible for Schneider Electric’s IoT Strategy and Execution. Cyril is focused on delivering new digitally enabled, connected offers that help customers be more efficient and sustainable. Previously, he was the Chief Technology and Chief Strategy Officer for the Industry Business. Cyril joined Schneider Electric in […]

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The key role of Augmented Reality in Industry 4.0 for Manufacturing: Part 1
· Connected Industry

The key role of Augmented Reality in Industry 4.0 for Manufacturing: Part 1

We are in the midst of a massive change in manufacturing – and how well companies embrace and adapt to it is crucial to their future. Over the last several years, industrial companies have been undertaking a number of initiatives to move themselves to a goal of what has been called “Industry 4.0” or “Factory […]

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Litmus Automation Q&A: An Intelligent Edge Computing Platform
· Connected Industry

Litmus Automation Q&A: An Intelligent Edge Computing Platform

A few weeks ago, Litmus Automation announced LoopEdge 2.0, the latest iteration of their edge computing platform designed to seamlessly connect all industrial assets and derive value with instant analytics.  We asked COO John Younes to share a few details about the changes with our readers. John, can you describe LoopEdge for those who are […]

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Who is really adopting AI in their industry?
· Artificial Intelligence

Who is really adopting AI in their industry?

During the space race of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, there was a reason so many monkeys and chimpanzees were shot up into space.  Getting into space is relatively easy. Getting back safely, is the hard part (How the Spaceship Got Its Shape, credit starc@)  One particular difficulty involves atmospheric re-entry.  If a spacecraft’s speed […]

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Why It’s Hard to Make Your IIoT Solution Happen
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Why It’s Hard to Make Your IIoT Solution Happen

If you’re like me, you might feel as if the industrial internet of things (IIoT) should be more of a thing by now. That’s not to say it isn’t panning out. IIoT applications are on the rise, and recent estimates anticipate as much as $14 trillion in additions “to global domestic product by 2030” thanks […]

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Embracing DevSecOps with Automated Software Binary Security
· Cybersecurity

Embracing DevSecOps with Automated Software Binary Security

DevOps came about with the understanding that software development and information technology operations work together to improve deployment frequency, while maintaining service stability. In this process, security was not often part of an original build, but rather “bolted on” afterwards. The new (and better) thinking is DevSecOps, which removes security from its silo and incorporates […]

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The Smart Region opportunity for electric utility companies
· Smart Cities

The Smart Region opportunity for electric utility companies

The emergence of next generation technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, and data science, are poised to transform today’s cities into advanced smart cities. Electric utility companies, with their critical infrastructure and essential services, are well positioned to co-lead this transformation. While smart cities represent a major business opportunity […]

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