Samsung Electronics Co. has unveiled a zero client monitor using Cisco Universal Power Over Ethernet (UPOE) technology, helping businesses conserve energy and reduce costs with the use of virtual desktops.
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.
MSA chooses Holland 1916 for rugged RFID tag solutions
Jul 28, 2011
Holland 1916 provides custom RFID solutions to global safety equipment manufacturer MSA to aid MSA's customers in inventory tracking and safety-compliance.
Cloud is on the horizon for small businesses
Jul 21, 2011
Industry sectors have been experiencing dramatic changes in the way they operate. The UK has seen manufacturing activities move progressively off-shore while design and development remain here.
Dimension Data becomes global systems integrator partner for Citrix
Jul 21, 2011
Dimension Data, the $4.7 billion global ICT services and solutions provider, has become a Global Systems Integrator Partner for Citrix.
Honeywell expands scanning portpolio with Voyager 1250g
Jul 14, 2011
Honeywell has announced the introduction of the Voyager 1250g single-line laser scanner, the latest addition to the Voyager family of scanners.
APC's Symmetra UPS join Energy Technology List (ETL) for Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECA)
Jul 14, 2011
APC by Schneider Electric has announced a list of its APC Symmetra modular, scalable UPS and associated products which have been included on the Energy Technology List (ETL), managed on behalf of UK Government by the Carbon Trust.
Eaton expands intelligent power manager software to simplify virtual server shutdown within VMware's vCenter Server
Jul 14, 2011
Eaton has launched the latest version of its Intelligent Power Manager software that gives IT managers improved monitoring and management of servers in a cluster within VMware's vSphere application for virtualised environments.
Sony UK makes music with the Memor
Jul 14, 2011
Sony DADC is a worldwide solution and technology provider for the entertainment, education and information industries.
Schneider Electric announces secure power systems business for industrial and infrastructure customers
Jun 16, 2011
Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has announced the creation of the Schneider Secure Power Systems for Industry and Infrastructure Business.
'No excuses for Lockheed Martin Cyber-Attack'
Jun 02, 2011
Reports that Lockheed Martin is blaming an apparently successful hack of its IT systems on an earlier breach of RSA Security's system have been dismissed as "smoke and mirrors" by two-factor authentication specialist SecurEnvoy.
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.