China to account for one-third of IIoT connections by 2025, GSMA says
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailAccording to the GSMA report, greater China will have 4.1 billion IIoT connections by that year Greater China is expected to reach 4.1 billion industrial internet of things (IIoT) connections …
NTT DoComo uses Telit’s IoT module in smart city project in Japan
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailTelit’s module enables the deployment of LTE CatM1 and NB-IoT technologies IoT specialist Telit announced that its Telit ME910C1-J1 module is being used in a field trial of a delivery …
The impact of OT/IT convergence on manufacturing
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailWe live in a world of continuous digital transformation. One technology obsoletes another, and the pattern repeats itself. For example, the invention of email has displaced the fax technology. Today …
The IIoT interview (pt2): “Three is the magic number for digital ROI,” says Hitachi
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailManufacturers should treble their money on digital transformation, at least, reckons Greg Kinsey, vice president of Hitachi Vantara. If the digital ROI does not stack up, before starting out, then they …
From factory floor to shop floor – four ways to be a smart manufacturer
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemail“There are three ways to be smart in manufacturing,” says Michael Yost, president of manufacturing association MESA International. Three, it seems, is the magic number when it comes to categorising …
Samsung announces new customers for its IoT platform
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailCustomers using Samsung’s ARTIK IoT platform for manufacturing, remote asset monitoring and smart buildings Smart factories, intelligent buildings and asset managers are currently using Samsung Electronics’ ARTIK IoT solutions to …
ICT firms, manufacturing companies launch 5G alliance for connected industry
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemail New alliance, dubbed 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation” (5G-ACIA), aims to promote adoption of 5G in industrial production A number of representatives of the automation and manufacturing …
Jack-of-all-trade tech providers will fail at IIoT, says automation specialist ABB
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailIndustrial transformation companies must specialise and collaborate if they are to capitalise on the opportunities afforded by the Industry 4.0 movement, according to Swiss automation company ABB. The chorus line …
Orange Business Services, Siemens to boost IoT in the industrial sector
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemail Partnership initially focuses on European markets including Germany and Austria Orange Business Services and Siemens have teamed up to foster the adoption of internet of things (IoT) solutions …
From drone-mounted AI to smart-city blockchains: five EU innovation projects
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailIn the face of rising political disruption, the European Commission (EC) has in recent weeks redoubled its innovation schedule with new commitments to artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and digital healthcare …
