
25 years of Google (www.computer-automation.de)
Search terms as a mirror of the recent past
Sometimes it's "schüler vz", sometimes "coronavirus": the trends among Google searches show very clearly which topics Germans have shown particular interest in over the years.

Current study (www.computer-automation.de)
Up to 25 percent less greenhouse gases through digitalization
According to a study, 20 to 25 percent of greenhouse gas emissions can be avoided in Germany alone through consistent digitalization and electrification. This would correspond to 150 to 180 megatons of CO2.

Artificial intelligence (www.computer-automation.de)
Google counters Microsoft's AI push with cloud initiative
Microsoft is currently trying to reshuffle the cards in the internet economy with the help of artificial intelligence applications. Google is now responding to the push and is making its AI infrastructure and suitable AI construction kits available to partner companies.

Overview (www.computer-automation.de)
The top articles in September 2022
The top articles in September are characterized by typos, tensions between IT and OT, anticipation, opportunities through self-sufficiency and an absolute revolution in automation technology!

Google.com registered 25 years ago (www.computer-automation.de)
A spelling mistake as godfather
Instead of "google", we could now also "backrub" or "whatbox" if other name ideas had prevailed. But in September 1997, Larry Page registered google.com as a domain name. A spelling mistake is said to have been the inspiration.

30 years of digital mobile communications (www.computer-automation.de)
From the "bone" to the smartphone
The first cell phones, which ushered in a new era in the age of communication 30 years ago, were as heavy as a wholemeal loaf of bread. In the beginning, consumers didn't know what to do with them. But that was soon to change.

Hardware offensive planned (www.computer-automation.de)
Google wants to make its devices even smarter with AI
Google is the number 1 in web searches and develops the most widely used smartphone OS, Android. In competition with rivals such as Apple, the company's products are set to become smarter. It recently announced a pair of glasses that display live translations as subtitles during conversations.

Google Cloud (www.computer-automation.de)
The industry in our sights
On May 5, Google Cloud announced the launch of two new solutions, Manufacturing Data Engine and Manufacturing Connect. The aim is to enable industrial companies to better consolidate their data and implement their use cases more effectively.

For 5.4 billion dollars (www.computer-automation.de)
Google wants to buy Mandiant
Google wants to buy the IT security specialist Mandiant. Both companies have signed an agreement to this effect. The antitrust authorities still have to give their approval.

Cloud technologies (www.computer-automation.de)
Multi-cloud time waster
Using several cloud systems at the same time has its advantages. But keeping all the systems running alone eats up almost half the time of IT teams in companies - this is the result of a recently published study.

Eclipse Foundation (www.computer-automation.de)
Industrial automation outperforms agriculture
The Eclipse Foundation's annual survey focusing on edge computing, AI and security brings new trends to light. An overview.

AR glasses in retail (www.computer-automation.de)
Teamviewer cooperates with Google
Google Glass computer glasses have not been able to establish themselves with the mass public. However, there are a number of commercial application scenarios for the augmented reality solution. Now the Swabian software company Teamviewer is also relying on Google glasses.

Overview (www.computer-automation.de)
The top articles in August
The question of what role artificial intelligence already plays in predictive maintenance was of great interest in the most-read articles in August. And last but not least, the question: What are Google and Tesla planning in terms of robots?

Technology & Finance (www.computer-automation.de)
Growth opportunities through openness to sources
Tech companies like Microsoft are leading the way: Open source software and the release of important algorithms and frameworks are intended to accelerate the pace of innovation and systematically expand their own ecosystems. An open source strategy is predestined for Industry 4.0.

Premiere 40 years ago (www.computer-automation.de)
The steep rise and sudden fall of the IBM PC
40 years ago, IBM launched a new era in the history of technology with its first personal computer. The IBM PC 5150 was neither the first nor the best computer. But no other computer had as much influence on the industry as the first IBM PC.

Alphabet attracts German engineers (www.computer-automation.de)
Google enters the field of industrial robotics
Google parent company Alphabet has launched a new company: Intrinsic aims to simplify industrial robotics and make it usable in more companies. The X spin-off is based in California and Munich, with numerous renowned German robotics experts on board.

AI solutions (www.computer-automation.de)
Siemens and Google Cloud cooperate
Google Cloud and Siemens are cooperating to optimize manufacturing processes using AI-based solutions. To this end, Siemens wants to integrate Google Cloud technology for data and artificial intelligence into its factory automation solutions.

OPC Foundation (www.computer-automation.de)
From the sensor to the cloud
OPC UA is set to become the globally recognized standard for the Industrial Internet of Things. During SPS Connect, Stefan Hoppe, President of the OPC Foundation, commented on the status quo of the work.

Google-Labster cooperation (www.computer-automation.de)
Virtual reality for 3D laboratory
A cooperation between Google and Labster, a provider of laboratory simulations, has resulted in an app for virtual reality-supported laboratory simulation. Arizona State University will use it to offer a complete online degree course in biology.

Cyber security / SSL certificates (www.computer-automation.de)
Chrome warns of http websites
Website operators who still maintain an http site may be surprised these days that suddenly far fewer visitors are finding their way to them. One reason could be the final phase of Google's ambitious plan to make the internet more secure.

Artificial intelligence (AI) (www.computer-automation.de)
'appliedAI' initiative aims to promote understanding of AI
The 'appliedAI' initiative aims to promote the use of AI in Germany with immediate effect. It was launched by UnternehmerTUM - an innovation center at the Technical University of Munich - and 26 technology and industrial groups such as Google, Nvidea, SAP and Siemens.

Voice assistant / artificial intelligence (www.computer-automation.de)
Google expert to make 'Siri' smarter
Apple has appointed an artificial intelligence expert from Google to a management position: John Giannandrea will head up the development of artificial intelligence at the iPhone company in future, according to Apple CEO Tim Cook in an email to his employees.

Hanover Fair 2018 (www.computer-automation.de)
Ignite the next stage
Hannover Messe 2018 is on the launch pad. From 23 to 27 April, the organizers want to "ignite the next stage of Industry 4.0". Taking part for the first time this year: the CeMAT logistics trade fair and the IAMD.

Google (www.computer-automation.de)
Electric air cab 'Cora' presented
The New Zealand-based company Kitty Hawk has unveiled the 'Cora' air cab. It should be able to fly autonomously and reach a top speed of 177 km/h. The aircraft is due to take off in New Zealand in three years' time.

Google / Technical University of Munich (www.computer-automation.de)
Joining forces in the field of artificial intelligence
The American company Google will support the Technical University of Munich both financially and with personnel in the future. In their collaboration, the partners will primarily focus on the field of artificial intelligence.

Autonomous driving (www.computer-automation.de)
German manufacturers lead in patents
Time and again, German car manufacturers have been accused of missing out on trends. Even self-driving robot cars tend to be associated with American tech giants. However, most patents are held by German companies.

Autonomous driving (www.computer-automation.de)
Self-driving Google two-seaters are being phased out
When Google presented small self-driving electric cars developed in-house three years ago, there was a great deal of excitement in the automotive industry. However, it has since become clear that the internet company is focusing on cooperation with the industry instead of a frontal attack.

Infineon (www.computer-automation.de)
Augmented reality for smartphones
Google's Tango technology gives devices spatial perception. Lenovo has now unveiled the first smartphone with a 3D image sensor chip from Infineon.

Radar sensor (www.computer-automation.de)
Your own hand as an interface
Buttons and keys become superfluous. The 'Soli' radar technology from Google ATAP and Infineon enables devices to be controlled by hand movements. Two prototypes were presented at the Google I/O developer conference in Mountain View, USA.

Robotics (www.computer-automation.de)
Humanoid robot 'Atlas' keeps a calm head
In a demo video, scientists from Google subsidiary Boston Dynamics show the results of their current work on the humanoid robot 'Atlas'. Even deliberate disruptive maneuvers do not throw the biped off its stride.
