How to Leverage Edge Computing to Get the Most out of Enterprise IoT Solutions
The Internet of Things significantly stirs up interest in the topic of edge computing in recent years. The fact is that edge computing has high hopes for unleashing the potential of ever-increasing volume of data that is produced by IoT devices. By 2025, this volume is expected to reach a whopping 73.1 ZB, but to extract […]
You’re only as good as your connectivity
Now more than ever, people want to stay close to the people and things they love – and consumers are seeking practical solutions to stay connected to what matters most to them This has led to a substantial growth in the smart tech category in recent years, and by 2027, 41 billion smart devices are […]
How can manufacturers stop being the top target for cyber crime?
Historically, the financial services sector has been the most attacked by cybercriminals. Still, in 2021 there was a substantial shift, and a different industry ranked at the top for the first time – the manufacturing industry. For the second year in a row, manufacturing was the top-attacked industry according to IBM’s X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. […]
Smart offices in a hybrid world: one size does not fit all
With hybrid working firmly here to stay, employees across the country are enjoying the flexibility this enables for a better work-life balance 85% of UK finance workers for example no longer view the office as their main place of work, having adapted and created effective workspaces at home. But there are still many challenges that […]
The good, the bad and the future of generative AI
How the introduction of generative AI is changing UK manufacturing Douglas Eck, principal scientist at Google Research said, “Generative AI is like having a thousand artists at your fingertips, each with their own unique style and perspective.” This also translates into the manufacturing industry, where generative AI is being introduced at every step, from design […]
Why supply chains in technology businesses are crucial for a more sustainable future
Sustainability has risen to the top of the business agenda and for a business to be sustainable, many areas need to be considered. Many businesses are reliant on other businesses and external suppliers when it comes to sourcing materials, components or services. The supply chain status quo for decades has neglected the environmental consequences of […]
Social value: Four strategies for driving accountability within your supply chain
Social value is fast becoming a cornerstone for modern businesses. Beyond maximising profits, they are focusing greater attention on the positive value they can create in the areas of economic inequality, climate change, equal opportunity, and the health and wellbeing of all people. While most businesses genuinely embrace these activities, other factors are also driving […]
Leveraging the Power of a Digital Twin in Supply Chain
A digital twin enables the virtual representation of something – be it a single object or an entire system – from the real world. It builds an exact picture by connecting data together, which not only gives the real time view, but crucially allows for planning and predictions on the impact making changes could have. […]
How Connected Technologies Can Optimise Fleet Operations
Fleet downtime can have a huge impact on transport operators, causing delays which can result in dissatisfied passengers. Optimisation of fleet operations can help businesses perform at the optimal level. The Internet of Things (IoT), telematics, and vehicle tracking present many opportunities for operators to improve their fleet operations. They open the doors to advanced […]
Why edge is the essential accelerator for the UK’s regional regeneration
Investment, innovation and growth outside the capital will be stimulated by edge computing As the UK economy continues to grapple with challenges, from sky-high inflation and interest rates to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, attention has turned to the tech sector as a driver of growth. During the British Chambers of Commerce Global Annual Conference, key […]