In the jungle of platforms
There are more and more IoT platforms on the market. But which solution is suitable for which application? How do they differ from each other and what is their focus? An overview.
read more...read more...Lack of skilled workers slows down digitalization
Hardly any company can avoid digital technology. SMEs in particular are not as good at driving forward the digitalization of their business. This is shown by a recent study of 2000 companies by Ernst & Young. One of the reasons: the shortage of skilled workers.
read more...On a GSM basis
With Thingstream, a new player is entering the highly fragmented market for IoT connectivity. It uses the existing GSM infrastructure, which is available almost everywhere in the world, in combination with the MQTT-SN standard.
read more...Digitization in action
Once again this year, Siemens' trade fair presence will revolve around the digital company - including new apps for Mindsphere and a TSN demonstrator.
read more...Vipa integrated - reorganized
Yaskawa Europe is setting a new course - both organizationally and on the product side, particularly in terms of control technology and software. CEO Manfred Stern explains the details.
read more...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.
read more...Industrial Internet Consortium
RTI Managing Director becomes Deputy Chairman
Dr. Stan Schneider, Managing Director of Real-Time Innovations (RTI), has been elected Vice Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC).
read more...Remote maintenance / remote control
IoT edge gateway ensures power supply
For free-moving mobile cranes, the power supply must be ensured onboard - for example in the form of a battery container. The IoT edge gateway and connection to the cloud open up new possibilities for monitoring this around the clock.
read more...News from the field of big data
What options for IoT connectivity are currently available in the manufacturing and industrial environment to implement big data applications? Computer & AUTOMATION has compiled a selection of current products from this area in a series of images.
read more...The data retrofit
A data retrofit can unearth data treasures from systems, from which valuable information can be obtained for machine manufacturers and operators. There are several challenges to overcome - especially when developing and implementing the algorithms.
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