Chris Middleton, Vinelake

Robots and AI creating more jobs in Asia

According to a report from the Asia Development Bank (ADB), more than 134 million jobs were created through the adoption of robotics and other connected systems, which stimulated higher productivity and economic growth.

Digital twin AIs designed to learn at the edge

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup SWIM is aiming to democratize both AI and digital twin technologies by placing them at the edge without the need for large-scale number-crunching as well as making it affordable.

Manufacturing, healthcare industries biggest targets of security attacks

Verizon's annual data breach report revealed manufacturing and healthcare were the biggest targets of hackers and over half of the data breaches were aimed at small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Chips developed for microcontroller unit applications

MediaTek announced it has collaborated with Microsoft to deliver the first of a family of ARM-based Azure Sphere chips, the MT3620, which is designed to create a secure microcontroller unit (MCU) powered devices for connected applications.

Five smart warehousing predictions

Warehousing and logistics is evolving from being a static component in the supply chain to an area ripe for smart transformation. Five predictions including robotics and predictive maintenance are highlighted.

Companies lack solutions, resources to tackle growing cybersecurity threats

The second Hiscox annual Cyber Readiness Report finds most organizations lack the right mix of strategy and execution to tackle rising threats to cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things (IoT) is a growing part of the problem.

IoT and Industrie 4.0 creating M&A hotspots

According to a report from Hampleton Partners, he Internet of Things (IoT) or Industrie 4.0 technologies are driving a new wave of mergers and acquisitions in the technology sector.

Advice on securing the Industrial Internet of Things

Industry and utility companies need to develop new strategies to mitigate and manage cyber risks according to an IBM report, which has set recommendations for securing the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).