The economy has always had a pivotal role inside societies that have evolved over centuries. In recent decades, we witnessed several industrial revolutions that have shaped our civilization [1]. One of the best examples of the role played by manufacturing in our society is the introduction of the assembly line by Henry Ford in 1913. […]
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Hackers are having increasing success penetrating the operating technology and industrial control systems underpinning data centers, utilities, manufacturing plants. As organizations incorporate smart devices, connect to the Internet of Things, and utilize the cloud to optimize performance, new attack vectors – and cyber vulnerabilities – are created. Skilled cybercriminals only need to find a single […]
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One of the key goals of Industry 4.0 is business optimization, whether it’s from predictive maintenance, asset optimization, or other capabilities that drive operational efficiencies. Each of these capabilities is driven by data, and their success is dependent on having the right data at the right time fed into the appropriate models and predictive algorithms. […]
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Almost everyone that have tried to do some experiments with IoT projects have come across Node-RED, whether this was for a private hobby project or a business application. The reason is of course that Node-RED is a great tool, easy to get started with, large community support and free! At a first glance there are […]
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The world is changing, and today’s leading industrial OEMs are developing connected products to avoid being left behind. Machine learning and artificial intelligence drive predictive maintenance and business optimization. Remote asset monitoring and management eliminate costly unscheduled downtime and boost operational efficiency. Real-time and historical visualizations create better products and services, while workflow integrations help make […]
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Visit four doctors, and you’ll come home with five diagnoses. This saying can be transferred to the term Industry 4.0, where everybody has its own definition. Back in 2011 when the term Industrie 4.0 was introduced by the German government institution BMBF, the idea was very unique. It describes the fourth industrial revolution (after steam, […]
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Fabian Schmidt is the Head of SE, Electronics Production SICK AG. Dealing with Industrie 4.0 from the very beginning, he has a vast background in manufacturing, as well as IT.
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Currently, many companies view digital transformation as being technology-driven. Machine learning, cloud architecture, microservices, augmented reality, and IIoT platforms are just some of the technologies driving endless discussion among end users as well as fierce competition among solution providers. Often missing from these conversations is a focus on the human element of digital transformation. Where […]
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The inconvenient truth is that our current cybersecurity tools and methods are not a match for today’s sophisticated attackers who will target any exposed surface looking for vulnerabilities. Attackers need to only succeed once, while defenders must successfully protect their systems every time against all possible threats. Even the most security-conscious organizations aren’t immune to […]
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With the inter-connectivity of devices becoming ever more present in our lives, it’s vital to bring security standards up to par. In the automotive industry, this can be especially difficult owing to its many unique properties that make the problems of automotive security unique to the industry. Considering how different automotive domain is from all […]
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On an almost weekly basis, another organization or government agency owns up to having been “hacked” – admitting that its systems have been breached. For every company that discloses an issue, there are likely 20 – 30 more that keep it under wraps. We know this because more than half of all U.S. businesses have been hacked. […]
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The year 2018 and beyond is poised to be an era of industrial. The industrial market comprises of process industries (oil and gas – up-, mid-, downstream, chemicals, power), discrete (automotive, A&D, electronics, etc.) and hybrids (pharma, F&B, etc.). Every market specified here is undergoing a disruption by digital. At Frost & Sullivan – we […]
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