Avnet Technology Solutions, the global IT solutions distributor and an operating group of Avnet, Inc., has Lee Davies and Scott Constable as joint leaders of Avnet's UK Oracle business reporting to Matt Tedstone, enterprise sales director, Avnet Technology Solutions, UK.
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.
Avnet Technology Solutions strengthens leadership team to support Oracle business in the UK
May 24, 2012
McAfee increases focus on growing SMB market
May 24, 2012
McAfee has announced increased focus and updated security solutions specifically designed to meet the needs of today's small to medium sized businesses (SMBs).
Eaton unveils 'Things Have Changed' marketing campaign to highlight reseller opportunities
May 24, 2012
Diversified industrial manufacturer, Eaton Corporation, has announced its Power Quality business has unveiled its 'Things Have Changed' marketing campaign, an initiative that underscores the company's expertise in information technology (IT) and data centre solutions while positioning Eaton as a company that 'gets IT.'
Monitor corporate data storage visually in the cloud - Debriefing Software add new features to the Wizards Storage Portal
May 24, 2012
Debriefing Software has announced: a major upgrade to its Wizards for Storwize application, Heat Maps for TSM, an enhanced Wizards Control Center (WCC) and the availability of its new Dynamic API programme.
Westcoast among first to hold Gen8 events
May 24, 2012
Westcoast is among the first to have HP's new Generation8 servers in its Solutions Lab demo facility.
eBuilder earns Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 Recognition
May 17, 2012
eBuilder, provider of Cloud Processes for value networks, has been selected for inclusion in the 2012 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 "100 Great Supply Chain Projects."
NEC launches new advanced servers for SMBs to minimise OPEX and CAPEX
May 17, 2012
NEC Corporation has announced the availability of advanced servers based on the new Intel Xeon E5-2400 product family.
Vyatta partners with Cloud Distribution to deliver improved networking solutions for enterprises
May 09, 2012
Value-added distributor, Cloud Distribution, has announced that Vyatta, the software-based networking solutions provider for virtual and cloud environments, has partnered with Cloud Distribution to help the organisation expand its presence in the UK market.
Imation distributor Wick Hill now shipping encrypted USB devices manageable by McAfee ePO
May 09, 2012
Imation distributor Wick Hill is now shipping encrypted USB devices manageable by McAfee ePO. This follows the recent announcement that McAfee will transition its Encrypted USB device business to Imation, a McAfee partner and the McAfee Encrypted USB devices' OEM manufacturer and supplier.
Financial services firms highlight security advantages of Asigra Cloud Backup to protect sensitive data
Apr 21, 2012
Asigra Inc., the cloud backup software provider, has announced that financial services firms globally are selecting Asigra Cloud Backup to enhance the security, compliance and simplicity of their data protection efforts.
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.
