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 […]
Smarter utilities: How connectivity is bringing sustainability benefits to the water industry
With many parts of the UK currently recently experiencing scorching temperatures, last year being one of the driest on record, using our water sustainably is more important than ever. In this blog, Ashish Gupta, MD of Corporate & Public Sector at BT, talks about some of the innovations BT and the water industry are developing […]
How collaboration, collective action and a common language will help to build consumer trust in the IoT
The Internet of Things (IoT) and digital transformation surrounds us from the moment we get out of bed to the second we go to sleep Before the coronavirus pandemic, many of us had embraced these connected technologies but few of us depended on them. However, when they were the only way to stay connected to […]
Protecting the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure with AI video analytics
The UK has 13 Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sectors, ranging from energy and healthcare to transport and defence. The security of these systems, networks, and assets is of critical importance to the country. Governments worldwide are dramatically increasing their security-related budgets, with the US alone increasing its spending on protecting critical infrastructure by 11% to $15.6bn […]
Strength in numbers: Mid-size manufacturers and cloud security
To stay ahead of adversarial attacks, mid-size manufacturers must lean on the cybersecurity strengths of cloud service providers For the second year in a row, manufacturing was the top cyber-attacked industry, according to IBM research. These attacks can shut down plants and force manufacturers to pay millions to regain access to their systems. For some manufacturers, […]
IoT Testing and Certification: What You Need To Know
The continued rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) isn’t slowing down anytime soon. In fact, Forbes predict that the number of cellular IoT connections will reach 3.5 billion in 2023. However, the process of launching smart devices into the market requires managing multiple challenges. From balancing market risks with increased innovation to security and safety concerns, […]
Could Your Organisation Benefit from the Migration Factory Approach?
A migration factory method is something to consider if you’re currently engaging in or you anticipate several, comparable migrations in your organisation’s future. More enterprises are looking to take on data migration initiatives as a result of the ongoing trend of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures (MA&D), large-scale digital transformation, and the constant push to shift […]
Electromagnetic Attack: the invisible threat to our wireless world
The world is reliant on radio waves They’re essential to data and information exchange, networking and communication. They form the basis of television and radio broadcasting, satellite transmissions and our day-to-day communications. Whilst used without fear by the average person, for military organisations radio waves are well known to have vulnerabilities, some adversaries having the […]
Building a business case for digital transformation one printer at a time
The benefits of smart factories are undeniable. They can range from more aligned processes and lower costs to reduced downtime and waste. However, for industries steeped in history and legacy automation – such as packaging, food and drink or pharma – ‘digital transformation’ can be a slow moving and challenging proposition. Even without the added […]