The rise in virtual teams and advances in technology has enabled businesses to 'crowd-source' employees based on business needs, skills and expertise.
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.
Eaton launches series of power management videos for IT managers and resellers
Oct 25, 2012
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has announced that its Power Quality business has launched a new addition to the company's information toolkit for IT professionals and resellers.
Eaton launches series of power management videos for resellers and IT managers
Oct 17, 2012
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has announced its Power Quality business has launched a new addition to the company's information toolkit for IT professionals and resellers.
ExaGrid penetrates 50 EMC data domain mid-sized and small enterprise customers
Sep 13, 2012
ExaGrid Systems, Inc. has announced that 50 companies and organizations previously using EMC Data Domain have selected ExaGrid's disk backup with deduplication to either replace their Data Domain system or to handle new growth and projects where they needed more cost-effective scalability.
Eaton poll reveals what IT professionals really think
Sep 06, 2012
Despite the IT industry’s frequent use of the term ‘data centre’ to refer to a room of anything from two racks upwards, a recent poll of IT professionals conducted by Eaton has discovered that 68% of respondents still believe ‘server room’ is a more accurate description for an SMB IT room.
NextiraOne achieves Cisco Cloud Builder designation
Aug 30, 2012
NextiraOne, the communications services company, has achieved the Cisco Cloud Builder designation within the Cisco Cloud Partner Programme. The company has achieved this designation in six countries across Europe.
Data centres are the way forward for British businesses
Aug 15, 2012
More and more British companies are finding that they can increase their computing power and save money by migrating their network to the Cloud, according to ANS Group.
Foseco finds a single solution for labelling in multiple territories
Aug 09, 2012
Foseco has implemented the Ultimate Platinum labelling system from Episys, the global information technology solutions and services company, in a bid to standardise labelling across all sites in Europe and become Unicode compliant, meaning all foreign languages can be printed from a single source.
Fujitsu first to market with out-of-box VMware-based converged infrastructure in EMEA
Aug 09, 2012
New offering reduces risk and accelerates private cloud set-up time for enterprises
Research report findings demonstrate RFID can be instrumental as ePedigree laws are enacted
Aug 01, 2012
Intelleflex, provider of on-demand data visibility solutions for supply chains and asset tracking, supports the findings of a study published by the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) that RFID technology is both safe and suitable for use in the presence of biologics.
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.
