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 […]
Tracking Chain of Custody is Now Essential for Brands and Retailers
The days when brands and retailers could turn a blind eye to where their products come from are over. Amid heightened awareness of social and environmental abuses throughout the supply chain, governments around the country are moving quickly to hold businesses accountable for the actions of their suppliers. New supply chain due diligence laws are […]
How the Internet of Things Can Facilitate an Enhanced Passenger Experience
Technology is at the heart of everything we do today, and mobility is no exception. Since the Internet of Things (IoT) term was coined in 1999 by computer scientist Kevin Ashton, we’ve come a long way in developing the concept. Put simply, the Internet of Things is a network of objects and people that is […]