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Brain Corp partners with Google Cloud to introduce analytics solution for retailers

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Brain Corp, an artificial intelligence company creating technologies in robotics, is partnering with Google Cloud to launch “BrainOS Inventory Insights”, a new and proprietary solution able to deliver next generation in-store inventory analytics to retailers. 

Brain Corp, which already powers the largest global fleet of autonomous robots in public spaces and the world’s largest fleet of robotic inventory scanners, will now offer retail customers “a true end-to-end solution” for analyzing the inventory data collected by its BrainOS powered inventory scanning robots.

Using BrainOS Inventory Insights, retailers will be able to quickly identify out-of-stock and low stock events, assess product details such as where an item is (product location), if it’s in the correct location (planogram compliance) and ensure it’s priced correctly (​​price tag compliance). [Read more…] about Brain Corp partners with Google Cloud to introduce analytics solution for retailers

How to Protect Your Business From Hacking

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In this internet age, no business is unhackable. Hackers are growing at a fast pace, even as technology advances. Most of these hackers could hack into any system, and their activities can hardly be contained if measures haven’t been implemented to prevent their attacks.

You could leverage the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture and use cloud delivery solutions to prevent hackers from gaining access to your corporate system. Find out more on SASE here: https://nordlayer.com/learn/sase/what-is-sase/.

Hackers are constantly trying to exploit weak spots in websites, applications, and emails, and they build on them until they grow stronger. If we eliminate easy-to-hack spots from our websites and apps, then that will frustrate their efforts, and they will have to look elsewhere. This article will give you an edge in avoiding and preventing hackers by protecting your system. [Read more…] about How to Protect Your Business From Hacking

ABB RobotStudio takes to the cloud, enabling real-time collaboration

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ABB has enhanced its RobotStudio robot programming and simulation software with cloud-enabled functionality. The new RobotStudio Cloud enables individuals and teams to collaborate in real-time on robot cell designs from anywhere in the world, on any device. 

New features such as automatic version control increase transparency and productivity across teams. The software’s simplified interfaces and intuitive navigation allow users of all skill levels to work on robotic projects.

Marc Segura, president of ABB Robotics division, says: “At ABB Robotics, we continue to develop innovative and flexible solutions to help businesses overcome challenges, respond to changing customer needs and thrive in an age of increasing digitalization. [Read more…] about ABB RobotStudio takes to the cloud, enabling real-time collaboration

How Does Cyber Technology Affect Security?

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Cyber technology is the foundation of the present day’s digital society. It is what we require for automated vehicles, online meetings, the IoT, and all the other things that change how we live.

However, it also puts a lot of pressure on our data’s security and the internet’s dependability. Just as when you face an issue with your network, you instantly wonder what’s the Summer service number to Spectrum.

Likewise, when you come across technical issues like data breaches, you immediately think of getting in touch with cybersecurity teams for quick resolutions of the problems. [Read more…] about How Does Cyber Technology Affect Security?

Nimbus’ in-browser simulation ‘reduces costs by 80 percent’

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Cogniteam says its Nimbus Robotic operating system’s in-browser simulation “reduces robot simulation costs by 80 percent”, adding that the software is focused on cost-saving and collaboration, enabling teams to simulate robots at “breakneck speeds”.

Dr Yehuda Elmaliach, co-founder and CEO of Cogniteam, says: “Upload your robot and drag & drop sensors, then run an in-browser simulation without worrying about costs or hardware capabilities.”

Cogniteam says Nimbus unifies development, cloud connectivity, and deployment capabilities. The company says it has also added new low-cost, high-powered in-browser simulation capabilities. [Read more…] about Nimbus’ in-browser simulation ‘reduces costs by 80 percent’

Things to Consider Before Adopting Industry Cloud

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The role and benefits of cloud are significant. It has become one of the emerging trends since it embraces several advantages, such as high performance, quick application deployment, and centralized data security.

However, the horizontal cloud sometimes does not meet the requirements of some industries, such as healthcare and banking. This is where the Industry Cloud comes into play!

Industry Cloud helps businesses accelerate innovation and engineering advancements. It provides a blueprint for industry-specific transformation. As per the Deloitte report, Industry Cloud could benefit 64 percent of the cloud market. [Read more…] about Things to Consider Before Adopting Industry Cloud

BMW’s idealworks partners with Linde Material Handling

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Cutting-edge improvements in technology, such as autonomous mobile robots, have been and continue to be the driving force behind automation.

Not least due to their flexible range of applications, AMRs have increasingly been taking over transport tasks in intralogistics. By collaborating with Linde Material Handling, idealworks – a business unit of auto giant BMW – is gaining an important international sales and service partner.

Linde Material Handling, a Kion Group company, is a globally active manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse technology equipment as well as a provider of services and solutions for intralogistics. [Read more…] about BMW’s idealworks partners with Linde Material Handling

5 Important Steps in Keeping Your Digital Business Secure

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Sadly, the rise of digital entrepreneurship didn’t evolve hand-in-hand with proper cybersecurity standards. Digital business owners have a myriad of things to worry about before they can think about phishing and antivirus software.

Cybersecurity is a science of its own, but you don’t have to be an expert to keep your digital business out of hackers’ reach. Instead, let’s talk about the steps you can take right now to keep your digital business secure. [Read more…] about 5 Important Steps in Keeping Your Digital Business Secure

Simbe Robotics partners with Fast Radius to build new Tally robot

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Fast Radius, a cloud manufacturing and digital supply chain company, is partnering with Simbe Robotics to manufacture components critical to the function and aesthetics of Simbe’s inventory robot, Tally 3.

Simbe says it has “reimagined the possibilities of automation” to create new efficiencies in retail stores and selected Fast Radius’ Cloud Manufacturing Platform because of its ability to bypass current supply chain disruptions through flexible production.

This results in faster time to market versus traditional manufacturing processes and helps the business scale. [Read more…] about Simbe Robotics partners with Fast Radius to build new Tally robot

Dematic to ‘accelerate supply chain innovation’ with Google Cloud

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Dematic, a subsidiary of the global intralogistics provider KION Group, has agreed a partnership to “transform the supply chain industry” through accelerated cloud innovation.

Dematic aims to bolster supply chain resiliency and deliver go-to-market solutions by combining Dematic’s supply chain expertise with Google Cloud’s cutting-edge cloud, artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.

The partners will join forces to leverage shared learnings that will drive rapid cloud innovation. By migrating Dematic’s offerings to the cloud and introducing AI and ML, Dematic will improve customers’ supply chain execution. [Read more…] about Dematic to ‘accelerate supply chain innovation’ with Google Cloud