Asigra Inc., a cloud backup and recovery software provider since 1986, today announced that it has joined with Intel to offer hybrid cloud backup as part of the Intel AppUp Small Business Service.
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.
ABBYY releases FlexiCapture 10 software system for Enterprise Data and Document Capture
May 19, 2011
ABBYY has announced the availability of ABBYY FlexiCapture 10, the next generation of its data and document capture system.
Is corporate espionage undermining your business?
May 12, 2011
Giri Sivanesan, senior security consultant at Pentura, warns that with the emergence of global markets and global competition, espionage has evolved and taken on a new meaning.
UKFast breaks through the cloud
May 12, 2011
Hosting solutions specialist, UKFast, has addressed the concerns of growing internet businesses with its new innovation: MyCloudStack.
Eaton's newly enhanced Intelligent Power Management Software increases virtual server uptime within Microsoft's SCVMM and Live Migration
May 05, 2011
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has launched a new version of its Intelligent Power Manager software that is fully compatible with Microsoft's System Centre Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM), including the Live Migration virtualisation solution.
APC introduces the NetShelter SX Networking Enclosure with improved support for high density networking applications
May 05, 2011
APC by Schneider Electric has announced the NetShelter SX Networking Enclosure, the newest product in APC's superior IT enclosure line offering improved support for high density networking applications.
Simba Dickie installs Sato label printers into its SAP system
May 04, 2011
Sato has successfully implemented its label printing solutions into Simba Dickie's operations.
HP to participate in DataCentres 2011 as Global Platinum Sponsor
Apr 27, 2011
BroadGroup has announced that HP will participate as global platinum sponsor of DataCentres2011, the annual European conference and exhibition which takes place in Nice, 5-6 May 2011.
Cloud and managed hosting company iomart Group acquires Switch Media
Apr 27, 2011
iomart has acquired the entire issued share capital of Switch Media Limited for a total cash consideration of 1.25 million. The announcement was made to the stock market at 0700 hours, 27 April, 2011.
Psion remains pick of the crop for UK fruit farm
Apr 20, 2011
Psion PLC and its UK partner TSC Barcode Solutions, has announced a new deal with Thomas Thomson (Blairgowie) Ltd for its Workabout Pro 3 product to replace an existing fleet of Psion devices.
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.
