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Why we can’t delay safeguarding the IoT in critical national infrastructure

When discussing Internet of Things (IoT) security, it is vital to first recognise the increasing extent to which our daily lives are reliant on these entirely connected systems. Integrating IoT devices within mission-critical industries means that, while gaining efficiencies, we create a breeding ground for new points of attack. These networks are of vital importance, says Alan […]

How to Manage Computer Vision Datasets in Python with Remo

Computer Vision is one of the most important applications of Machine Learning. Some common commercial applications of Computer Vision are: Predictive maintenance for industrial infrastructure, oil and gas pipelines, and commercial real estateQuality assurance automationLandscape inventory and parcel management based on satellite imagery and drone footageAnd some of the most

5G and Industry 4.0 are the keys to unlocking Europe’s economy

Economic forecasts across the globe make for grim reading. The coronavirus pandemic when it first hit brought countries to a standstill. In June, the World Bank projected that the global economy was on course to shrink 5.2% over the course of 2020. Across Europe unemployment has risen to around 8% and industrial production is down around 6% compare with this time […]

How service level agreements can ensure real uptime

Large telcos and networking vendors have long used service level agreements (SLAs) to overpromise and underdeliver, leaving customers with serious service issues and substandard connectivity. Vendors are, of course, obliged to fulfil any agreement they make with a customer, but the telecoms industry has often left its clients befuddled by the terms of the agreement. Providers […]

Putting data science in the hands of domain experts to deliver more valuable insights

Emerging technologies such as advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the manufacturing sector. The factory floor is awash with data driven by the growth in Internet of Things (IoT) sensors. But, says Mike Loughran, CTO for the UK and Ireland at Rockwell Automation, data alone is not a useful commodity. This data needs context and […]