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IoT Global Awards 2024 shortlist

We are thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated shortlist nominees for the 2024 IoT Global Awards, brought to you by WeKnow Media Ltd! This prestigious award continues to celebrate exceptional accomplishments in the realm of Internet of Things (IoT) technology and leadership innovation across diverse sectors. (more…)

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January 26, 2024

Posted by: Magda Dabrowska

Accenture Federal Services secures $25mn contract to assist US Air Force in establishing ‘digital depot

Accenture Federal Services has won a $25 million (€23.36 million) digital transformation prime contract to modernise operations for Air Force Sustainment Centre (AFSC) including each of three air logistics complexes (ALCs) at Tinker Air Force based in Oklahoma, Robins air force base in Georgia, and Hill air force base in Utah. Using an approach that includes cloud, edge computing, and industrial internet of things (IIoT), Accenture Federal Services is creating IIoT enterprise platform for AFSC’s technology hosting environment for NextGen automation, a programme commonly referred to as ATHENA. ATHENA is central to air force’s plan to create “digital depot”, and modernise AFSC operations. (more…)

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September 21, 2023

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar

NORD develops decentralised frequency inverters designed for horizontal conveyor technology

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has developed its decentralised NORDAC ONSK 300P frequency inverters for requirements of horizontal conveyor technology in intralogistics and warehousing. The inverters are characterised by an integrated ethernet interface, IIoT (industrial internet of things) capability, full pluggability and a compact design. Now, the power range of the NORDAC ON has been extended to 3 kW. (more…)

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September 7, 2023

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Advantech, Altizon accelerate Industry 4.0 transformation for sustainable, efficient digital factory operations

Advantech, and Altizon, a global software provider of Industrial IoT platform, Datonis Digital Factory, have announced launch of their joint solution designed for ease of transformation to a smart factory. (more…)

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May 4, 2023

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Advantech debuts CC-link IE TSN class A and B certified EKI-8510G switch

Taipei, 20 March 2023 – Advantech, an industrial communications solution provider, has announced EKI-8510G Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) Ethernet switch. Advantech has been proactively taking part in the CC-Link Partner Association’s (CLPA’s) initiatives, promoting CC-Link IE TSN applications to various industries. EKI-8510G obtained CC-Link IE TSN Class A & B certifications, enabling a wide variety of applications in industrial environments. TSN is the industrial communication technology that realises the integration of information technology (IT) and operation technology (OT), bringing the benefits of time synchronisation, high bandwidth, and reduced transmission latency. (more…)

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March 23, 2023

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Paessler strengthens global presence with appointments of Tobias Jaenchen and Thorsten Theuer

Nuremberg, Germany, 9 March 2023 – Paessler AG, a provider of the monitoring software Paessler PRTG, is expanding its presence in the Americas, APAC, and EMEA regions. Joining the Paessler team are Tobias Jaenchen as vice president Americas and APAC, and Thorsten Theuer as vice president EMEA. These new hires will, says the company, play a crucial role in driving Paessler’s global business strategy. (more…)

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March 10, 2023

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Razor Labs secures $1.9mn order for high-speed conveyor monitoring solution

Tel Aviv, Israel – Razor Labs, a developer of predictive maintenance solutions for asset-intensive industries, has announced that following the signing of a memorandum of understanding with a global defense company in 2022, the company has completed an initial test phase ahead of schedule. Upon reaching this significant milestone, Razor Labs received a [$1.9 million (€1.77 million)] order to deploy the solution that automatically detects and classifies various defects during the production process. (more…)

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February 14, 2023

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar

Emerson’s Movicon.NExT 4.2 aims to improve plant performance, cut deployment costs

Charlottesville, VA., USA. 19 October 2022 – Emerson has announced the release of its automation platform, Movicon.NExT 4.2. The software is designed to easily interface with any field device and control or enterprise system, connecting users and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with the data and insights needed to achieve operational excellence across a wide range of applications, including discrete and hybrid manufacturing, such as food and beverage and packaged consumer goods, as well as energy, infrastructure, building automation and machine automation. (more…)

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October 20, 2022

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Mimes joins the ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute

Durham, NC. 12 October 2022 – The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute (ISA100 WCI) has announced that Mimes, a company headquartered in Norway, has joined the ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute. Mimes specialises in the development of industrial internet of things (IIoT) technology dedicated to the acceleration of industrial safety innovations. (more…)

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October 18, 2022

Posted by: Shriya Raban

IADC certifies Data Gumbo smart contracts, expanding benefits

Houston, United States – Data Gumbo, the industrial smart contract solution provider, announced that the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) has certified its smart contract offering which aims to improve drilling industry performance by drastically reducing time spent on back-office administrative tasks – freeing more time for ensuring rigs are executing operations safely and efficiently. (more…)

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October 10, 2022

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar