Press Releases

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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October 7, 2022

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

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

Nordic Semiconductor elevated to Connectivity Standards Alliance board

Nordic Semiconductor has been elevated to the Connectivity Standards Alliance (“the Alliance”) board of directors and added as a promoter member, the highest level of membership.

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Posted by: Shriya Raban

Kennesaw State faculty member receives NSF grant to improve computing systems

Kennesaw, United States. 29 September, 2022 – Kennesaw State University faculty member Kun Suo has been awarded a national science foundation (NSF) grant to develop and improve the performance of modern computing systems. (more…)

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October 4, 2022

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar

Curvalux and Cambridge Broadband Networks merge to accelerate wireless access technologies

3 October 2022 – A merger between Curvalux UK Ltd and Cambridge Broadband Networks Group (CBNG) was completed to achieve the technology innovation required to realise the ever-increasing global demand for highspeed Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). (more…)

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Posted by: Shriya Raban

Understanding the challenges for full network cybersecurity

Given its increasing reliance on connected products, production, and enterprises, the manufacturing industry is particularly vulnerable to cyber risks. In a survey conducted earlier this year, nearly half of the executives surveyed said that they lack confidence that they are protected from external threats, and it is increasingly important for organisations to assess their risk profile and preparedness in the event of a breach or cyberattack, says Stefan Turi, business development lead at Industrial Networks & Security Services.

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September 30, 2022

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Northeastern University’s institute for the WIoT launches OUSD(R&E) funded Open6G Cooperative Research and Development Centre

27 September 2022 – The Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things at Northeastern University is pleased to announce the creation of Open6G, a new US Department of Defense (DoD) supported industry-university cooperative research centre focused on future open, programmable, and disaggregated 6G systems. Open6G is led by an anchor award under the auspices of the Innovate Beyond 5G thrust within the 5G-to-xG Initiative, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Research and Engineering) (OUSD(R&E)). (more…)

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Posted by: Shriya Raban