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IBM to acquire WDG Automation to advance AI-infused automation capabilities

IBM today announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Brazilian software provider of robotic process automation (RPA) WDG Solucoes Em Sistemas E Automacao De Processos LTDA (referred to as “WDG Automation” throughout). The acquisition further advances IBM’s comprehensive AI-infused automation capabilities, spanning business processes to IT operations. Financial terms were not disclosed. (more…)

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July 10, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Security teams ‘overconfident’ in detecting cyberthreats, says research

A new study by Exabeam reveals that 82% of SOCs are confident in the ability to detect cyberthreats, despite just 22% of frontline workers tracking mean time to detection (MTTD), which helps determine hacker dwell time. (more…)

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June 17, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

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Podcast: Building a Better Business Case for IoT

You’ve got the right technology for your IoT application, but do your customers expect free services? Listen as Nick Earle, Eseye CEO tells Jeremy Cowan and George Malim how to build the business case.
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June 2, 2020

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State of IoT: Digital transformation at-scale

Manufacturing has been one of the fastest-growing Internet of Things (IoT) adopters, experiencing some of the greatest levels of IoT investment last year, says Keith Higgins, VP of digital transformation, Rockwell Automation. According to IDC, discrete manufacturing US$119 billion (€107billion), process manufacturing $78 billion (€70 billion), transportation $71 billion (€64 billion), and utilities $61 billion (€55 billion) are spending the most on IoT solutions. (more…)

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May 28, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Mexico City deploys over 13,000 surveillance cameras in four months

Eagle Eye Networks, a provider of cloud video surveillance, announced today one of the fastest completions of a large scale, fully integrated city-wide surveillance program, installing 13,720 cameras in 4 months. This project has been a large success for Mexico City C5, contributing to Mexico City’s larger “Citizen Safety” mobile application. This mobile application facilitates content sharing for more effective neighborhood watch and a panic SOS button.

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May 14, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IBM unveils new AI designed to help CIOs automate IT operations

The challenges facing chief information officers (CIOs) are more complicated and critical than ever before, as these leaders look to help their businesses recover and restart in the wake of a global pandemic. To that end, IBM is announcing at its Think Digital conference a broad range of new AI-powered capabilities and services that are designed to help CIOs automate their IT infrastructures to be more resilient to future disruptions and to help reduce costs. (more…)

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May 5, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Mitigating the cyber risks of IoT and finding solutions

The last decade has seen unprecedented development of the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape, enabled by new distributed network technologies. McKinsey estimates that by 2025, the world will own 50 billion networked devices, up 400% from 2010, and contributing US$11 trillion (€10 trillion) to economies. (more…)

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April 29, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IoT in healthcare: 8 Examples from around the world

Demand for Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in healthcare is rising as healthcare systems around the world race to adopt the latest remote monitoring tools, devices and technologies that enable more efficient disease tracking, early diagnosis and treatment. (more…)

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April 23, 2020

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First automated stem-water measuring system rollout is backed by €1.5mn EC Grant

Kerlink, a specialist in solutions dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT), and Saturas Ltd., the developer of a stem-water measurement system for efficient farming, report that Kerlink will provide Saturas with LoRa-based hardware and software as it launches its technology commercially. (more…)

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April 21, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Fortune 50 Company to use Pactum AI for supplier negotiations

Pactum, an AI-based platform that enables global companies to automate personalised commercial negotiations on a massive scale, announced that Walmart Inc. has engaged Pactum to automate negotiations with part of its global supplier network. Pactum’s augmented artificial intelligence system enables partners to negotiate more valuable contracts for all parties while reducing costs for customers. (more…)

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March 27, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello