Press Releases

Generac announces acquisition of industrial IoT platform Blue Pillar

Waukesha, United States – Generac Power Systems, a global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, announced the acquisition of Blue Pillar, an industrial internet of things (IoT) platform developer that designs, deploys and manages industrial IoT network software solutions to enable distributed energy generation monitoring and control in a more easy-to-use format. Generac and Blue Pillar share a mutual customer base, with highly compatible product offerings that work together to provide a total connectivity solution to commercial and industrial customers. By acquiring Blue Pillar, Generac aims to further integrate the Blue Pillar platform into its power generation products and, in connection with Generac Grid Services’ projects, provide valuable monitoring and control as a built-in feature. (more…)

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October 10, 2022

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar

Tuya Smart highlighted latest smart energy saving solutions at Light+Building 2022

Tuya Smart, a global IoT development platform service provider, began to showcase its latest smart solutions at the Light + Building Autumn Edition 2022 (Light + Building 2022) in Frankfurt, Germany on October 2nd. (more…)

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Posted by: Shriya Raban

Ingersoll Rand expands technology into sustainable hydroponically-based agriculture with acquisition of Dosatron International

Ingersoll Rand Inc, a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions, has acquired Dosatron International L.L.C. and Dilution Solutions L.L.C. (collectively, “Dosatron International”) for an all-cash upfront purchase price of approximately $90 million, with additional future consideration of up to $15 million. (more…)

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October 7, 2022

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Mouser announces availability of Qorvo’s QPF4656, QPF4730 Wi-Fi 6 and 6E FEMs

3 October 2022 – Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the QPF4656 and QPF4730 Wi-Fi 6 and 6E (802.11ax) front end modules (FEMs) from Qorvo. The FEMs tap into the full potential of the Wi-Fi 6E spectrum while also delivering up to 25% more power efficiency than current competitive solutions. Their small form factors and integrated matching help minimise layout area while providing substantial cost, size and thermal performance advantages. (more…)

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Posted by: Shriya Raban

Epicor acquires eFlex Systems, expanding Industry 4.0 capabilities to modernise manufacturing production processes

Austin, Texas, 4 October 2022 – Epicor, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has announced it has acquired eFlex Systems, a provider of cloud-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) technologies. The acquisition expands the Epicor portfolio of Advanced MES capabilities to help manufacturers increase productivity by modernising their production environments through digital work instructions, advanced process control, and real-time visibility. Financial terms were not disclosed. (more…)

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Posted by: Shriya Raban

Accenture aligns with Mars to develop ‘factory of the future’ using AI, cloud, edge and digital twins

London, UK. 4 October 2022 – Accenture is working with Mars, the provider of confectionary, food, and pet care products and services, to transform and modernise its global manufacturing operations with artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, edge technology and digital twins. (more…)

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Posted by: Shriya Raban

Yorkshire Water chooses Netmore’s solutions for smart water metering framework

Stockholm, Sweden – Netmore Group has won the Yorkshire Water framework regarding the delivery, installation and commissioning of smart water meters and LoRaWAN connectivity to Yorkshire Water Services in the UK for all new housing developments. In addition they have been granted a place on the framework for the rollout of Smart meters across the Yorkshire region. The framework agreement covers up to 360Kh households and has an order value of up to [£47 million (€53.63 million)] (approximately 583 MSEK). It will run for a three-year period with a possible extension to another two years and subsequent service provision. The deal further consolidates Netmore’s strong position within LoRaWAN and smart water metering in Europe. Rollout and commissioning of meters and network infrastructure will begin immediately. (more…)

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Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar

New relay extends LoRaWAN coverage for metering, utilities, smart cities and industrial IoT applications

3 October 2022 – The LoRa Alliance, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN standard for internet of things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), reports it has expanded the LoRaWAN link-layer standard with the addition of a relay specification. (more…)

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October 6, 2022

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Why business transformation and innovation are key to cybersecurity prosperity

The digital landscape is an integral facet of our everyday lives and defending it from cybercrime is crucial. Cyber-incidents can cause catastrophic consequences for businesses and government alike, so it is imperative that organisations secure critical infrastructure against ransomware attacks and protect sensitive customer data. To tackle the mercurial threat landscape, new cybersecurity techniques are needed to counteract the increasingly sophisticated tactics of hackers, says Ross Brewer, vice president of EMEA & APJ at AttackIQ, discusses how businesses can utilise new cybersecurity techniques to counter an expanding attack surface.

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Posted by: Shriya Raban

TeamViewer, Hyundai Motor partner to boost digital innovation in automotive smart factory

TeamViewer, a global provider of remote connectivity and workplace digitalisation solutions, has announced a partnership with global mobility solutions provider Hyundai Motor Company to digitalise business operations and manufacturing processes for Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre in Singapore (HMGICS). (more…)

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Posted by: Shriya Raban