From shortages of personal protective equipment to a wide array of consumer goods, the COVID‑19 pandemic has disrupted global supply chains in both expected and unforeseen ways. Experts estimate that a full recovery could take many months. To rebound more quickly, supply‑chain leaders are turning to

Industrial IoT deployments frequently evolve into full‑blown data science initiatives. Connected sensors on machinery, tools, pallets and finished goods generate vast streams of data that, when leveraged properly, can unlock operational excellence, resilience, and flexibility. Yet the real value lie

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” —Modern proverb With the COVID‑19 pandemic dominating headlines, fewer voices have examined its lasting impact on technology adoption. The crisis is likely to cement a sustained shift toward automation and remote asset management—spanning industrial m

Before the COVID‑19 pandemic, manufacturers were already planning their next moves. Today, survival hinges on preparing for what McKinsey terms the “next normal,” a concept highlighted in its industry future reports. Age‑old ideas like “lights‑out” manufacturing—fully automated production lines—have

In the wake of COVID‑19, industrial automation has accelerated faster than ever. While this shift boosts efficiency, it also introduces new security risks that can jeopardize mission‑critical operations. “When it comes to automation and industrial control systems (ICS), there is no doubt haste makes

The proliferation of connected devices brings fresh, often unforeseen, safety challenges to the IoT landscape. Safety‑critical applications have relied on software for decades. For example, the Apollo flight program launched by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 incorporated onboard flight software t

While 5G headlines often focus on consumer gadgets, its impact on industrial IoT (IIoT) is equally transformative. By dramatically boosting bandwidth and slashing latency, 5G unlocks new use cases that were previously unattainable. 5G is the fifth generation of cellular technology, offering a theore

Transforming Manufacturing: How Smart Factories Drive Efficiency and ROI While a traditional factory can operate like a coordinated machine, a smart factory behaves more like a living organism. “All the different parts and equipment connect to centralized intelligence that sends and receives data in

In today’s marketplace, delivering products as services often yields greater value and profitability. In the automotive and trucking sectors, this shift is already visible. Truck makers such as Daimler and Volvo Trucks are expanding their remote‑diagnostics and telematics offerings, while traditiona

IoT is set to explode, delivering unprecedented data insights for forward‑thinking enterprises. In this IoT World Today Fast Chat, Jonathan Weiss—Vice President of Emerging Technologies at Software AG and an Emerald Sponsor of the 2020 IoT World Conference and Exhibition—shares his perspective on th

In today’s hyper‑connected landscape, the Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping business operations by driving higher efficiency, superior performance, safer work environments, and reduced unplanned downtime. In this rapid‑fire discussion, Eric Hembree, Director of IoT at Ingram Micro, shares his ex

As computing and networking gear in industrial settings becomes increasingly sophisticated, the gap between state‑of‑the‑art and legacy equipment widens, complicating cybersecurity risk assessment. According to the SANS 2019 State of OT/ICS Cybersecurity Survey, roughly half of industrial organizati

“State the problem in words as clearly as possible.” That dictum was among the many pieces of occasionally cryptic advice in the Oblique Strategies card deck that emerged in the 1970s. The product of music producer Brian Eno and collaborator Peter Schmidt, the strategies were created to help overcom

“State the problem in words as clearly as possible.” This mantra, borrowed from Brian Eno’s Oblique Strategies, is a powerful guide for tackling the often vague concept of digital transformation. While firms invest heavily in initiatives ranging from AI and IoT to custom Salesforce apps, a Forbes an

Manufacturing employment remains near historic lows, yet the sector has sustained steady job growth over the past decade. Automation has driven this resilience, but attracting a younger workforce remains a critical challenge. In 2018, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a median age of 44 f

Each year, industry voices forecast a dramatic leap in IoT adoption, yet the reality has been a more measured, incremental rise. In many verticals, the early majority has already embraced IoT, and combined with maturing vendors and falling hardware costs, the stage is set for continued expansion. Io

In a world where environmental headlines dominate headlines, the tech sector is finally turning its focus toward sustainable solutions. By embedding IoT sensors into everything from ocean monitoring stations to smart buildings, companies are collecting data that drives tangible environmental gains.

While the phrase Internet of Things only entered mainstream vocabulary in the past decade, the underlying technologies have evolved for over twenty years. The fusion of emerging ideas with established infrastructure is reflected in the diverse profiles of professionals advancing their careers in IoT

Amid escalating U.S.–Iran tensions, organizations operating connected industrial infrastructure must strengthen their cyber defenses. “The cyber‑impact of General Qasem Soleimani’s assassination is profound,” warned Eyal Elyashiv, CEO and co‑founder of network‑security firm Cynamics. Industry analys

The recent spike in U.S.–Iran tensions has heightened the threat landscape for industrial control systems (ICS). Organizations that operate connected industrial infrastructure must now adopt a more vigilant security posture.Eyal Elyashiv, CEO and co‑founder of Cynamics, warned that the cyber‑impact