The automotive industry has had to put its foot on the transformation pedal to meet the changing expectations of drivers and the government for faster, cleaner and more digitally-savvy cars. And as the big breakthroughs in autonomous vehicles, connected cars and electrifications continue to dominate the headlines, competition for first place is heating up. As…
A UK Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions provider is celebrating a record 12 months in style after it completed a successful £2.1m investment raise.Konektio, the new name for InVMA, is taking advantage of the sector’s desire for digital transformation by rolling out its AssetMinder SaaS platform to help clients improve processes, runtime, safety and…
9xb’s Rob Burns looks at eCommerce strategies via a case study from client Watco – a floor coatings and repair product operation which transitioned from traditional B2B sales to an award-winning online business.The manufacturing industry has undergone significant transformation over the past few years with the opportunity for growth and improved productivity in abundance. But…
Disruption caused by the pandemic and following ‘pingdemic’ brought many UK factories to the point of closure, cost millions of pounds in lost productivity and highlighted a critical need for greater digitalisation and automation to ensure survival. At the same time, it also created new opportunities for many business to thrive, says leading manufacturing consultancy…
The possibilities of the transition to Industry 4.0 manufacturing processes are limitless. However, the rise of digital technology and greater connectivity marks a new level of complexity for manufacturers in the context of cyber security. What is cyber resilience? Simply put cyber resilience is ensuring your digital infrastructure is equipped to withstand sustained cyber-attacks. The…
The standard IQ test for people has been established for many years now. Though the content within these tests has been cleverly and carefully put together, there are different kinds of “smarts” among people. It is likely that people who are putting together IQ tests will favor the kinds of “smarts” that they themselves have. Humans…