GT Nexus it has been selected by Renault SA to provide the European automotive company with a Cloud supply chain platform that will support the company's growing expansion into international markets.
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.
Survey reveals need for Cloud application backup
Nov 29, 2012
Asigra Inc. has presented facts and figures highlighting the growth in SaaS and Cloud-based business application services and the need for more comprehensive data protection strategies to ensure business continuity and compliance.
Eaton's 9PX UPS improves energy efficiency, reliability and performance for virtual environments
Nov 15, 2012
Diversified Industrial Manufacturer Eaton has announced that its Power Quality business has launched the Eaton 9PX Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), the next generation of energy efficient 5 to 11 kVA future-proof UPSs for virtualised environments.
Confusion about cloud services holds back adoption by SMBs
Nov 12, 2012
A majority of small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the UK and US are unsure of cloud services or think they are only for large companies, thus missing out on the opportunity to increase productivity and stay more effectively in control of their IT security, new research from AVG Technologies reveals.
China datacentre growth has challenges but cloud fuels massive construction
Nov 08, 2012
International consulting group, BroadGroup, BroadGroup launched the early findings of a new study at their first regional datacentre conference which was held in Shanghai last week. The study highlights China's extraordinary development in the datacentre sector and found that more than 17 provinces and municipalities were constructing 30 large-scale cloud datacentres across the country with an investment of almost USD44 billion.
The Powering the Cloud events go from strength to strength
Nov 08, 2012
For the ninth time, Frankfurt played host to the European storage, virtualisation and related data centre technology industries as the three 'Powering the Cloud' themed events, SNW Europe, Datacenter Technologies and Virtualization World welcomed large numbers of visitors.
Eurotech receives $3.18 million order from agriculture equipment manufacturer
Nov 08, 2012
Eurotech, the supplier of embedded technologies, products and systems, has received an order for US$3.18 million from an agriculture equipment manufacturer for an embedded computing platform.
Claranet Virtual Data Centre goes Dutch
Nov 01, 2012
Claranet has announced that its Virtual Data Centre (VDC), the multi-award winning 'click-and-provision' cloud infrastructure service, has gone live in the Netherlands, creating what the company describes as one of the most geographically diverse Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) networks in Europe.
83% of companies frustrated by 'fake clouds'
Nov 01, 2012
Cloud hosting provider ElasticHosts has released the findings of a CIO survey revealing dissatisfaction in the end-user community in relation to 'fake' cloud services.
Netiquette: the new workplace etiquette
Oct 25, 2012
The rise in virtual teams and advances in technology has enabled businesses to 'crowd-source' employees based on business needs, skills and expertise.
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.
