Breaking Down Barriers to Build Better Smart Cities
The idea of a smart city has been around for decades, but in practice many municipalities end up just delivering individual services, for instance shared public bike services or ‘smart’ bins. However, a truly ‘smart’ city is much more than this. The infrastructure that underpins its smart services is critical, and it must be designed […]
Humanized AI will drive operations of the future
Through combining large language models with generative AI and other types of applied AI, plants will radically transform their productivity and sustainability, writes Jim Chappell, Global Head of AI, AVEVA Artificial intelligence (AI) is often pitched as a cure-all boost for businesses. But the reality is more nuanced. AI is not just one thing, and […]
Agriculture won’t keep us fed without inclusive digital transformation
Amidst a host of socio-economic and humanitarian crises brought about by the greatest health crisis of the last century, the COVID-19 pandemic has added another dire problem to the planet’s unending human struggles: uncontrolled hunger. The UN and its agencies reported that in 2022 alone, between 691 and 783 million people faced hunger, an increase […]
How manufacturing companies can avoid AI overreach and not fall into the growing gap between hype and adoption
Manufacturers face growing pressure to quickly produce increasingly complex and higher-quality products to meet customer demand. While AI appears to be a logical solution, the reality is that up to 80% of AI projects either never reach completion or don’t meet their objectives, resulting in failure or cancellation. Gone are the days of experimenting with […]
The Role of Edge Infrastructure in Digitized Commercial Facilities of the Future
There’s a lot of discussion about commercial facilities’ “digital transformation.” But what exactly is digital transformation? Why is it critical for today’s commercial facilities? And what technology enables this transformation? According to Gartner, 91% of businesses are engaged in some form of digital initiative, and for 87% of senior business leaders, digitalization is a priority. Interestingly, […]
Multi-Enterprise Platforms Foster More Efficient, Resilient Supply Chains
Amid continued disruptions and supply shortages, businesses are continuing to invest heavily in supply chain technology and innovation. A new report from MHI and Deloitte found that 90% of companies are planning to invest more than $1 million in supply chain technology this year, an increase of 24% over last year. Impressively, 38% of businesses […]
The journey to making your supply chain more resilient with visibility
With market fluctuations, the impact external factors have had on our supply chains in recent years has been severe. As such, there’s never been a better time for businesses to make sure their supply chains are as resilient as possible. The uncertainty and volatility of our evolving society has highlighted the need for a robust […]
How tomorrow’s ‘smart cities’ will think for themselves (with the help of edge computing)
Imagine a city that thinks for itself, ensuring that deliveries arrive the first time, ‘parting’ traffic to allow emergency vehicles to their destinations, and even reuniting people with lost pets. That’s the promise of the next generation of smart cities – known as ‘cognitive cities’. The first smart cities could sense but not act, but […]
Managing New Tech in the Workplace: Smart Device Strategy for SMEs
There’s a good chance that you, your staff, and coworkers will acquire smart devices including watches, smartphones and others. How will you ensure that they’re secure? New Devices, New Risks Rapid innovation in consumer products technology is now the norm. With price points falling, the number of users able to purchase innovative products continues to […]
Building Consumer Trust with IoT
In an era defined by interconnectedness, the Internet of Things (IoT) has brought a wealth of technological benefits, promising to reshape the way we live and work. In fact, some analysts are even predicting the potential value of IoT is rapidly growing and by 2030, it could amount from 5.5 trillion up to $12.5 trillion […]