FreeRTOS vs ThreadX vs Zephyr: The Fight For True Open Source RTOS
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FreeRTOS vs ThreadX vs Zephyr: The Fight For True Open Source RTOS

From scheduling tasks to enabling high-level languages, one of the most important components of today’s embedded systems is the real-time operating system (RTOS).Two real-time operating systems dominate the market: FreeRTOS and ThreadX. But, in recent years, Amazon acquired the former and Microsoft the latter, with each included as part of their respective IoT cloud system […]

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Addressing the unique cybersecurity challenges facing the Linux community
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Addressing the unique cybersecurity challenges facing the Linux community

In this conversation, the CEO of Foundries.io, George Gray, discusses the challenges of cyber security in Linux devices for IoT. He explains that Linux devices tend to be more complex and have more functionality than other types of IoT devices, which means that there are more attack surfaces for security vulnerabilities. However, the benefit of […]

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Raven.ai Raises $12 Million USD
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Raven.ai Raises $12 Million USD

Raven, a leading provider of data contextualization software for frontline operations, announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round, raising $12 million USD ($16M CAD) in equity financing. The round was led by Momenta Ventures and Chartline Capital Partners, with participation from Celtic House Venture Partners, Export Development Canada, and continued support from […]

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Navigating the Challenges of Network Segmentation and Microsegmentation Without Disrupting Operations
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Navigating the Challenges of Network Segmentation and Microsegmentation Without Disrupting Operations

Network segmentation offers many benefits for businesses. Segmentation improves security by preventing attacks from spreading across a network and infiltrating unprotected devices. In the event of an attack, segmentation ensures that malware cannot spread into other business systems. Network segmentation also reduces congestion that often results in performance drop-off. This is particularly important to resource-intensive […]

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Exploring the Intersection of Digital Transformation and the Energy Transition
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Exploring the Intersection of Digital Transformation and the Energy Transition

Digital transformation and energy transition go hand in hand, according to a recent study commissioned by Eaton, a global power management company. The study surveyed over 1,000 executives and found that businesses entering the era of energy transition need new digital tools to manage their changing mix of energy sources. With more renewables being added […]

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The Data Factory: Put the data to work
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The Data Factory: Put the data to work

Industrial organizations are facing a new challenge as they generate more data than ever before. With the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0, these organizations are looking to institute AI and analytic applications to transform their operations and give them a competitive advantage. However, implementing these technologies is not as simple […]

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Applying a Zero Trust Mindset to Securing Industrial Control Systems
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Applying a Zero Trust Mindset to Securing Industrial Control Systems

The shift towards zero trust in industrial control systems (ICS) is driven by the increasing complexity and interconnectedness of these systems, as well as the growing threat of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure. Historically, trust has been assumed in ICS, with the long-term use of these assets and the presumption that the asset owners and […]

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Digital Transformation trends for Manufacturing & Supply Chain
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Digital Transformation trends for Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Digital transformation is a growing trend in the manufacturing and supply chain industries, driven by the need for increased efficiency and cost reduction. The global supply chain software market is expected to reach over $200 billion by 2027. Companies are implementing digital solutions such as automation, analytics, and IoT to streamline their processes and gain […]

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Will AI make us more secure?
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Will AI make us more secure?

ChatGPT, the dialogue-based AI chatbot capable of understanding natural human language, has become another icon in the disruptor ecosystem. Gaining over 1 million registered users in just 5 days, it has become the fastest growing tech platform ever. ChatGPT generates impressively detailed human-like written text and thoughtful prose, following a text input prompt. In addition, […]

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February 2023 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
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February 2023 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events

Welcome to the second month of 2023! February may be the shortest month of the year, but it doesn’t mean we are short on events. This month, we’ve curated the list, with the timeline of major events happening in February 2023 around the globe, in-person or online, and what’s in it for the IIoT & […]

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IIoT Wearables Are Adding Stability Back to the Warehouse
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IIoT Wearables Are Adding Stability Back to the Warehouse

Most warehouses today are simultaneously facing supply chain issues, staffing shortages and critical safety concerns, with each problem linked inextricably to the next. As supply chain chaos has created order backlogs and demand surges, workers have been pushed beyond their limits to meet these output peaks and in doing so often become injured or leave […]

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7 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Production
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7 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Production

Supply chain disruptions, shortages, rising energy prices, and inflation have increased costs for almost every industry, manufacturing included. On top of that, skilled labor is difficult to find, and rising quickly in cost as a result. The good news is that production (output) in the US continues to rise over time, and we are seeing […]

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