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ANYbotics and Equans partner to develop offshore maintenance

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ANYbotics strengthens its presence in European sustainability by partnering with Equans, a provider of energy services.

Equans selected ANYbotics as its preferred ground robot supplier to drive the adoption of ANYmal for autonomous inspections, asset monitoring, and maintenance.

Together, they deliver automated, data-driven solutions to the offshore renewable energy sector, enhancing safety and efficiency in asset management and maintenance. [Read more…] about ANYbotics and Equans partner to develop offshore maintenance

Why RFID is the Most Overlooked Business Operations Technology

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Business operations, especially in retail, rely on efficiency. Companies must move vast quantities of people and stock around to generate goods and services for consumers.

To achieve this, they use an enormous number of technologies from software to machinery. Equipment is the lifeblood of many of these enterprises, helping them become more efficient and scalable.

However, despite this drive for innovation, many companies overlook RFID, a simple technology that could help them right now. It has the potential to transform numerous aspects of business while keeping costs low and offering the on-site flexibility many companies rely on to be successful. [Read more…] about Why RFID is the Most Overlooked Business Operations Technology

Quick and Reliable: The Advantages of QR Code Asset Tracking

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QR codes have gained popularity in years as businesses and organizations seek ways to monitor and handle their assets. QR code asset tracking systems offer advantages, such as improved inventory management, streamlined operations, increased productivity, and enhanced efficiency.  [Read more…] about Quick and Reliable: The Advantages of QR Code Asset Tracking

Top 5 DAM Software with AI Image Tagging

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In the ever-evolving landscape of digital content, the surge of images, videos, and various multimedia files has transformed how we manage digital assets.

As a seasoned expert with a decade of experience in digital asset management (DAM), I’ve witnessed firsthand the revolution brought about by AI in this field.

The question that often surfaces is: How can businesses efficiently categorize, search, and utilize their burgeoning digital libraries? The answer lies in the power of AI image tagging. [Read more…] about Top 5 DAM Software with AI Image Tagging

Indxx licenses robotics and AI themed investment vehicle for Korean ETF

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Indxx has gained the licensing of its Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index Methodology to Mirae Asset Global Investments as the underlying benchmark for the TIGER Global AI & Robotics Indxx ETF (Ticker:464310) which began trading recently on the Korea Exchange (KRX).

Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index is designed to track the performance of companies listed in developed markets that are expected to benefit from the increased adoption and utilization of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, including companies involved in Industrial Robotics and Automation, Non-Industrial Robots, Artificial Intelligence and Unmanned Vehicles.

Rahul Sen Sharma, CEO at Indxx, says: “Artificial intelligence is poised to define this decade. We are seeing tremendous adoption of Robotics and AI exposure. [Read more…] about Indxx licenses robotics and AI themed investment vehicle for Korean ETF

4 Ways SaaS Products Have Changed the Technological Landscape of Asset Management

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As businesses hunt for viable platforms to manage assets better, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provides viable and purposeful solutions to keep overhead costs in check and scale up efficiently.

SaaS is a rapidly growing industry with cloud-based computing and state-of-the-art technology that has digitized several business processes. Gartner reports that the global end-user spending on SaaS will likely reach $597.3 billion in 2023 from $491 billion in 2022.

SaaS is changing the way businesses use software, especially for asset management. Businesses now have access to a complete suite of tools that helps streamline their processes through enhanced efficiency and easy access to the software’s functionality. [Read more…] about 4 Ways SaaS Products Have Changed the Technological Landscape of Asset Management

New York Power Authority cleared to fly drones beyond line of sight

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The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has received its first federal approval to fly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the pilot in command.

In a significant step forward, this Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver enables NYPA to conduct fully remote drone operations such as asset and vegetative management inspections at its Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project in Schoharie County.

NYPA’s growing drone program supports its industry-leading asset management strategies and is part of an Authority-wide digitization initiative to modernize grid infrastructure to advance the efficient delivery of clean power statewide. [Read more…] about New York Power Authority cleared to fly drones beyond line of sight

Kiwibot secures $10 million in new funding

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Kiwibot, a robotic last-mile delivery service that has completed over 250,000 food deliveries with robots, has agreed what it describes as a “tailor-made” $10 million financing partnership with asset financing group kineo finance.

The agreement will help Kiwibot with its manufacturing and scaling needs, growing its robotic fleet and disrupting the delivery-as-a-service (DaaS) industry.

By removing the working capital barrier, this partnership will accelerate Kiwibot’s growth in the DaaS industry. kineo finance provides smart asset financing for startups while limiting dilution, so they can focus on growing the business. [Read more…] about Kiwibot secures $10 million in new funding

How to Best Optimize your Business Operations through Asset Management Software

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Assets, both tangible and intangible, are a major and valuable investment in your business. Asset management software provides you with a centralized platform that enables smooth asset tracking and allows you to have greater visibility of your assets. This helps improve asset management processes like maintenance, tracking, cost optimization, and more.

With a holistic view of your assets and associated costs, you can make wiser decisions pertaining to procurement and management. You can also better manage your assets by taking several actions, as simple as checking asset management metrics in a faster and more convenient way.

MarketsandMarkets reports that the asset management software market is likely to hit $4.8 billion by 2026. Some reasons for this are being compliant with regulations, optimization of asset purchase, maintenance, and deployment – the core driving factors of asset management software. [Read more…] about How to Best Optimize your Business Operations through Asset Management Software

5 Ways Fixed Asset Tracking Software Improves Asset Management

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Fixed asset tracking software offers countless benefits for businesses, such as cost saving, asset optimization and depreciation management. It also enables efficient asset management by providing users control over asset maintenance which streamlines business processes.

With automated technology like barcodes, RFID and QR codes you are able to track the location of each asset, keep up-to-date equipment and improve administrative workflows.

ResearchandMarkets.com reports that the global market for fixed asset tracking is likely to reach $60.7 billion by 2027. [Read more…] about 5 Ways Fixed Asset Tracking Software Improves Asset Management