The OpenFog reference architecture
The OpenFog reference architecture of the OpenFog consortium has now been adopted by the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) as the official standard for fog computing.
read more...read more...Gateway
Both a blessing and a curse: IoT gateways offer opportunities for networking and data analysis, but can also be a gateway for cyber criminals. A security-by-design concept can ward off such attacks - for example when used in packaging machines.
read more...Real-time under Windows
The requirements in testing technology are changing in the age of IoT and Industry 4.0. To meet these requirements, Asco relies on a real-time solution using an industrial PC, which requires careful coordination of the hardware and software components involved.
read more...Computing power on site
Companies are increasingly outsourcing basic processes to the cloud. However, not all applications can be centralized there in a meaningful way. Data security and reliability, real-time reactions or a lack of bandwidth require computing power close to the system.
read more...Performance up, consumption down
Generation 8 of the new Intel Core and Intel Xeon processors offers more performance with lower overall consumption thanks to its six cores. Ideal conditions for high-performance systems in harsh industrial environments. The first modules are already available.
read more...Winner of 'Jugend forscht 2018' chosen
The winners of the national final of 'Jugend forscht 2018' have been announced: at the end of May, Federal Education Minister Anja Karliczek presented the awards to the talented youngsters. The winners from technology, computer science, earth and space sciences and physics, including special prize winners, in a photo gallery.
read more...embedded world Conference 2019
The embedded world Exhibition & Conference is the world's leading meeting place for the embedded community. The Call for Papers is now online. Presentation proposals can be submitted until August 31, 2018.
read more...The path to the cloud
Cloud computing makes the IT infrastructure faster and more dynamic. However, managing cloud services entails a wide range of new tasks. A guide helps industrial companies to avoid complexity traps and get the most out of the cloud.
read more...Investing in real time
At the recent embedded world, Congatec announced the acquisition of hypervisor manufacturer Real-Time-Systems (RTS). Christian Eder on the background to the first acquisition in the company's history.
read more...The Hannover Messe 2018 in pictures
At Hannover Messe 2018, exhibitors demonstrated how digitalization and machine learning are increasingly taking shape. The Computer&AUTOMATION team has put together some exciting applications, products and impressions.
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