Besides using apps to keep workers connected, many utility companies are finding other innovative solutions to various problems they face on a daily basis. In this article, Forbes reveals how location intelligence and other technologies are being used by utility companies to increase efficiency and monitoring. As utilities undergo digital transformation to meet new demands, […]
Some meters in the US now have edge computing capacities that allow utilities to monitor and manage usage based on current local conditions. The following article by Forbes discusses how edge computing can help many sectors including manufacturing and IIoT to become more efficient and secure. Very often, the best vantage point is the front […]
Logistics companies are currently in the full swing of holiday deliveries, which means many are operating in overdrive. However, as consumer shopping preferences change, many businesses are feeling more pressure throughout the year, creating a greater need to understand and improve last mile delivery options. E-commerce makes up about 30% of the U.S. parcel and […]
IoT in the oil and gas sector isn’t limited to just plant and rig operations. There are additional applications in offshore environments, employee health and safety, and supply chain management. Forbes lists the benefits that IoT can bring to this sector, resulting in improved productivity and higher overall efficiency. The oil and gas industry […]
It is strongly believed that Industry 4.0 is the key to higher efficiency as it will strengthen monitoring and ensure better management of resources, among other things. Forbes lists the ways through which an industrial organization can become an intelligent manufacturer. First focus on solving problems faster When industrial organizations begin to adopt Industry 4.0 […]
Most manufacturers are using new technologies like mobility, virtualization and cloud computing in their day-to-day operations. These are ensuring improved efficiency at lower costs of production. Manufacturing Business Technology lists seven such technologies that are available today. For decades, manufacturing operations technology (OT) and enterprise information technology (IT) systems developed and evolved into separate […]
Integration of IoT and machine learning solutions into mobile applications is helping retailers reach out to customers more effectively. NetworkWorld reveals how IoT devices are likely to take over the shopping functions of their users very soon. The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) is already having a profound impact on the world […]
It doesn’t matter if you’re running a utility company, a government agency, a chemical storage facility, or a mid-sized private organization, all points on the business spectrum need physical protection from criminals, terrorists, and other potential threats. The link between security and authenticity may be obvious in the online world, but it’s not always as evident […]
Companies in historically low tech industries like agriculture, finance, healthcare, and others are lagging behind in digital transformation. In this piece by CIO, find out the number of ways in which digital transformation can effectively happen in these sectors. Technology is “everywhere.” Or is it? When my 5-year-old son broke his arm, the hospital experience was […]
Manufacturers are using mobile solutions to enhance warehouse management, among other activities, in a bid to increase efficiency. In this piece by Food Manufacturing, read about some of the ways manufacturers are using mobile service apps to achieve efficiency. According to Business Insider’s report on the future of mobile, the app economy is booming. […]