Software solutions and services will continue to become increasingly significant in 2019 as digitalization makes further inroads into the engineering sector, while opening the door for new innovations more
The digital footprint of the healthcare landscape continues to expand as more and more medical devices come online, both next generation systems and legacy equipment, with many allowing remote access. more
In today’s ISV world, a flexible software licensing strategy is the key to successful monetization and profitability. In the past, secure hardware-based license dongles were the platform of choice for more
Since the first 3D printing machine was unveiled back in 1984, industrial use was the main focus. However, it was not until early patents expired in 2009 and consumer models came to market that indust more
Discrete manufacturing, and all of the supporting functions that go along with it, like inventory management, product lifecycle management, supply chain management and Enterprise Resource Planning, is more
The latest research report on product piracy released by the VDMA , the advocacy organization for Germany’s mechanical and systems engineering industry, is out and the findings are disturbing once aga more
Just a few years ago, there was some question as to whether the IoT revolution would impact the industrial sector. Today, of course, we know the answer as the benefits for factory productivity and aut more
ISVs are pushing the limits of software licensing as more and more applications are being deployed in the cloud. Cloud computing affords a high level of scalability, flexibility, and elasticity that h more
It’s been widely discussed over the past decade as to how artificial intelligence (AI) promises to transform virtually every segment of our economy by bringing human intelligence into computing and al more
Governments, industry organizations, and industrial leaders keep focusing their attention on cybersecurity in light of the advances driven by Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing that continue to shap more
The right-to-repair movement is gaining traction in the U.S. as many states are considering legislation that would allow consumers and third parties to repair electronic equipment without voiding manu more
With its many promises and great prospects, the Internet of Things (IoT) warrants much stronger protection then the closed systems of the past. IoT systems rely on public networks, which by definition more
Cyber strategy is business strategy, and C-suite executives and government leaders have taken notice. At least that’s one of the takeaways from the annual World Economic Forum held last month in Davos more
A lot has been written recently about the increasing network connectivity of embedded devices found in a wide array of smart applications and platforms, including automobiles, household appliances, in more
Digital transformation is disrupting industry on a global scale and drastically changing existing business processes, company culture, and customer experiences. Under this impetus, companies are reima more
“U.S. Software Jobs Grow Twice as Fast as Overall U.S. Jobs.” That’s a key takeaway from the latest report, Software: Growing US Jobs and the GDP , released in September 2019 by Software.org: the BSA more
The UK government recently launched an initiative to make “Secure by Default and Design” a key element for technological innovation, announcing its intent to make the UK a world leader in eliminating more
IoT devices have long passed through the “early adopter” phase and should no longer be considered as new or emerging technologies. Such “things” as smart doorbells, smart surveillance cameras, smart c more
Like many other recent conferences and exhibitions around the globe, attendance took a hit at the RSA Conference 2020 held last month in San Francisco, CA, USA due to travel concerns brought on by Cor more
The emergency triggered by the Corona virus pandemic is dominating not just the news but also every aspect of our private and business lives in unprecedented ways. All corners of the globe are simulta more