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 […]
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, […]