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Archives for April 20, 2022

Increasing last mile delivery security and intelligence

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The biggest issue facing logistics firms, as identified by Barclays, is delivering goods when recipients are not present, with over 63 percent of carriers stating this as a concern

The last mile plays a pivotal role in the supply chain, as recent research indicates that the last mile accounts for approximately 28 percent of the total cost of delivery.

Industry challenge

Consumer pressures concerning time to delivery and overall experience have forced logistics firms to invest in new innovative solutions to manage their delivery operations, in particular to improve operational efficiency in the last mile.

Southco has been working with the postal and delivery industry to help achieve these goals by improving critical areas of delivery solution performance, including security and operating costs. [Read more…] about Increasing last mile delivery security and intelligence

Oceaneering chooses BlueBotics navigation technology 
for new product lines

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Oceaneering International has chosen BlueBotics to provide navigation technology for its line of industrial autonomous mobile robots.

Henny Bouwmeester, vice president and general manager of Oceaneering Mobile Robotics, says: “Our goal is to unlock the full potential of mobile robotics and enable widespread adoption in all industries.

“To achieve this, our technology offering needs to be accessible, easy-to-use, and flexible to accommodate our client’s needs. [Read more…] about Oceaneering chooses BlueBotics navigation technology 
for new product lines

Biggest FinTech Trends of 2022

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The pandemic and fast technology development made their impact on many traditional businesses, including the financial services industry.

Nowadays, companies need to come to terms with new realities and increased customer requests.

Meanwhile, a new generation of tech-driven startups keeps making breakthroughs, changing the rules of the game forever. [Read more…] about Biggest FinTech Trends of 2022

Siemens partners with Pasqal to research quantum applications in computer aided engineering, simulation and testing

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Pasqal, a company which develops neutral atom-based quantum computing, has reached a multi-year research agreement with Siemens Digital Industries Software to advance the field of quantum computational multiphysics simulation.

Siemens is a global leader in the field of computer-aided engineering. Pasqal’s proprietary quantum methods to solve complex nonlinear differential equations are expected to enhance the performance of Siemens’ software solutions which are used for computer aided product design and testing in amongst others the automotive, electronics, energy and aerospace sectors.

The first phase of the collaboration will last 3.5 years and will involve researchers from both companies and from Exeter University, Pasqal’s academic partner. [Read more…] about Siemens partners with Pasqal to research quantum applications in computer aided engineering, simulation and testing

Kollmorgen launches new generation of robot-ready frameless servo motors

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Kollmorgen, a specialist in motion control systems, has launched the new TBM2G series of frameless servo motors, introducing features that simplify the design of collaborative, surgical, aerospace and defense and other robots while delivering optimal performance in a lighter, more compact package.

These new motors will complement Kollmorgen’s existing TBM and KBM series of frameless motors.

Resulting from several years of research, testing and customer feedback, the TBM2G series offers high-performance torque in an extremely compact electromagnetics package. [Read more…] about Kollmorgen launches new generation of robot-ready frameless servo motors

How is Robotic Process Automation revolutionising businesses around the world?

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If you’re struggling to keep up with the speed and volume of information that is being generated today, you can use a robotic process automation system to reduce your workload.

Robotic Process Automation or RPA is the automation of business processes in software.

In summary, this is computer software that manages repetitive decision making tasks to decrease human workload. [Read more…] about How is Robotic Process Automation revolutionising businesses around the world?

Why Businesses Need a Complete Marketing Toolkit

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What does it take to define and refine all of your marketing endeavors?

Today, digital marketing presents many challenges, including effective allocation of resources, sales lead management processes, campaign optimization, and ROI improvement.

It’s no secret that every brand is growth-oriented. That’s why marketers are always on the lookout for a tech solution or an all-in-one marketing platform that can help them achieve more with fewer resources. [Read more…] about Why Businesses Need a Complete Marketing Toolkit

Network Penetration Testing: What, Why, and Benefits

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Businesses rely on their networks to store and share confidential information. Networks can be penetrated by malicious actors who are looking to exploit this data for personal gain.

That’s why it’s important for businesses to perform network penetration testing regularly – to identify any vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers.

In this article, we will discuss what network penetration testing is, why you need it, and the benefits of performing a network penetration test. [Read more…] about Network Penetration Testing: What, Why, and Benefits