Infor, provider of business application software serving more than 73,000 customers, has announced that more than 130 new channel and alliance partners joined the Infor Partner Network (IPN) in 2014.
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.
Peerless-AV signs pan-European distribution agreement with TD Maverick
Feb 05, 2015
AV technology pioneer Peerless-AV has announced its collaboration with TD Maverick Europe.
Allied Telesis announces establishment of Allied Telesis Wireless
Jan 28, 2015
Allied Telesis, provider of secure IP/Ethernet switching solutions, has announced the formation of Allied Telesis Wireless Ltd., a division of Allied Telesis Group.
Fully immersed: how integrated communications can drive business growth
Jan 14, 2015
How intelligent, ambient telecommunications that extend to the factory environment can drive growth for manufacturing organisations. But only if everyone is immersed in the process, writes Klaus Allion, Managing Director, ANT Telecom.
Many cloud myths will be debunked in 2015 by this fast-paced industry, says Piers Linney
Jan 08, 2015
Following Gartner's publication of its top 10 cloud myths, Co-CEO of Outsourcery Piers Linney says that many of them will be demystified over the coming 12 months.
CTERA wins Cloud Storage Product of the Year at 2014 SVC Award ceremony
Dec 17, 2014
CTERA Networks receives a top honour at this year's Storage, Virtualisation, Cloud (SVC) Awards ceremony, earning the prestigious Cloud Storage Product of the Year designation for 2014.
Asigra provides Cloud-based data recovery of Microsoft Office 365, expanding enterprise-class protection of Cloud applications
Dec 11, 2014
Asigra Inc. has announced Cloud-to-Cloud backup support for Microsoft Office 365, providing secure backup of the data to authorised Cloud service providers or an organisation's own private Cloud.
V1 launches next version of document management software with KPI reporting
Dec 03, 2014
V1, provider of business automation solutions, has announced the latest version of its integrated document management software, V1 DM 3.6.
jetNEXUS strengthens its commitment to the channel with expanded UK partner programme
Nov 27, 2014
jetNEXUS, the UK provider of advanced load balancing technology, has announced it has expanded its partner programme in recognition of the new market opportunities provided by the growth in Software Defined networking.
Why records management matters more than ever
Nov 18, 2014
Information professionals face a dilemma in records management—the cost of implementing a comprehensive solution versus the cost of ignoring the issue. According to a recent study from AIIM, 31 per cent of senior executives admitted their inferior electronic records keeping is causing problems with regulators and auditors, while 14 percent said they were incurring fines or bad publicity due to poor handling of information.
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.
