Midokura, the software network virtualisation solutions provider, has announced an expanded OEM partnership with Fujitsu Limited, a leading Japanese information and communication technology company.
Manufacturing, Production and Automation IT
Information technology (IT) is playing an increasingly important role in manufacturing operations, helping manufacturers to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality, and to reduce costs. IT automation is the use of software and systems to replace repeatable processes and reduce manual intervention. IT Reseller articles covering IT products and solutions involved in Manufacturing IT, Production and Automation IT, Manufacturing software and Manufacturing solutions.
Talari delivers SD-WAN Cloud solution in AWS marketplace
Jul 30, 2015
Talari Networks, Inc. has announced that the Talari Virtual Appliance CT800 is now available as a listing in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace.
New Apache: Big Data and ApacheCon: Core Europe Events to feature top speakers in Big Data and Open Source Development
Jul 30, 2015
The Linux Foundation has announced the line-up of speakers and sessions for Apache: Big Data and ApacheCon: Core Europe, The Apache Software Foundation's (ASF) official conference series which will showcase dozens of key Apache projects across topics and tracks such as cloud computing, deployment, Internet of Things (IoT), libraries, microservices, web development, community, and more.
Bitdefender overhauls security software to seamlessly integrate with Windows 10
Jul 30, 2015
Microsoft has launched Windows 10, the largest overhaul of the Windows operating system to date.
Big Data: how big is big?
Jul 23, 2015
By Nik Stanbridge, VP Marketing, Arkivum.
One of the biggest phenomena of modern technology is Big Data. Even seeing the phrase written down makes it look big. As it is also generally capitalised this makes it look and sound even bigger. But how many organisations actually know what it means? And how big is big?
83% of supply chain executives report lacklustre performance as they struggle to get to grips with effects of globalisation
Jul 22, 2015
Supply chains are being held back by the effects of globalisation, according to a new survey, with 83% of executives from leading enterprises claiming to see only average or poor performance.
Siemens powers customer support centre with NewVoiceMedia
Jul 13, 2015
NewVoiceMedia, provider of cloud technology, has announced that its ContactWorld for Service solution has helped Siemens Wind Power transform its customer experience.
UPS study reveals growing demand for industrial machinery after-sales service
Jul 13, 2015
New UPS research reveals that 78 per cent of small- to mid-size industrial machinery companies believe their customers' expectations for after-sales service are rising, but just 12 percent of those manufacturers say replacement parts and service are top differentiators for their business.
Automated provisioning for AWS now available in Cloudnexa vNOC
Jul 13, 2015
Cloudnexa, the cloud managed services provider that helps clients realise the full power of utility cloud computing, announced the release of new functionality for Cloudnexa's vNOC cloud management platform for Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Private sector security specialists demand more threat intelligence sharing from UK government
Jul 08, 2015
More than three quarters of IT security professionals (81%) believe the government should be sharing more threat intelligence information with the private sector, according to research conducted by Unified Security Management vendor AlienVault.
Manufacturing IT
Information technology, is playing an increasingly important role in manufacturing operations. IT can be used to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality across the manufacturing process.
Here are some of the ways that IT is being used in manufacturing operations:
- Computer-aided design (CAD) software is used to design new products and parts. CAD software allows engineers to create detailed 3D models of products, which can then be used to simulate the manufacturing process and identify potential problems.
- Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software is used to control machine tools and other manufacturing equipment. CAM software allows manufacturers to automate the manufacturing process, which can lead to increased productivity and accuracy.
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is used to integrate all of the different aspects of a manufacturing operation into a single system. ERP software can help manufacturers to track inventory, manage orders, and plan production.
- The Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical devices that are connected to the internet. The IoT can be used to collect data from manufacturing equipment and sensors, which can then be used to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- 3D printing is a process of creating physical objects from digital designs. 3D printing can be used to create prototypes, custom parts, and even finished products.
Automation IT
IT automation is the use of software and systems to replace repeatable processes and reduce manual intervention. It accelerates the delivery of IT infrastructure and applications by automating manual processes that previously required a human touch. Some of the most common types of IT automation:
- Task automation: This type of automation automates simple, repetitive tasks that are typically done manually. For example, a task automation script could be used to automatically create new user accounts or to send out email notifications.
- Process automation: This type of automation automates more complex processes that involve multiple steps. For example, a process automation tool could be used to automate the deployment of a new application or to handle the provisioning of new servers.
- Workflow automation: This type of automation automates the flow of work between different people or systems. For example, a workflow automation tool could be used to automate the approval process for a new expense report or to track the progress of a customer service ticket.
