Build or buy – the age-old question that seemingly has no clear answer, whether you are a diligent consumer or an enterprise decision maker. Consider these scenarios. A homeowner imagines that a backy more
I recently came across a blog post written in 2014 that today seems quite prophetic. Entitled “ Back to the Future: Is Electronic Software Delivery Making a Big Return? ,” the article was posted by Ja more
As we close out another year full of industry challenges and successes, I am proud to reflect upon our achievements in 2023: Recipient of another prestigious industry award , the launch of a myriad of more
The security and integrity of mission critical software, particularly software used by governments or for controlling critical infrastructure, is under intense scrutiny for its trustworthiness and the more
Subscription software licensing is gaining traction in nearly every business sector from e-commerce models to enterprise business applications to niche vertical software solutions. In IDC’s Worldwide more
In the Fall 2018 issue of the Industry IoT Consortium (IIC)’s Journal of Innovation, I published an article on Trustworthiness in Industrial System Design . The article introduced trustworthiness as a more
“Advancing progress toward a technology environment where all software products are safe and secure by design is a top priority for the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the more
The team at Automate.org , the North American trade association and a global advocate for advancing the benefits of automation, recently posted what they believe to be the top 5 emerging industrial au more
Will post-quantum cryptography (PQC) save us from Q-Day or is it inevitable that current cryptographic standards, like RSA and AES, will become vulnerable to quantum computing attacks before new prote more
In the global railway ecosystem, rolling stock collisions are the most dramatic and newsworthy accidents and disasters imaginable. While rare, they are also the most lethal to human life, as experienc more
Software scalability is a key aspect for a sustainable business model that aligns with current needs as well as future potential. With an agile software licensing scheme, organizations can readily ena more
Supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA) came into play in the 1970’s with the emergence of microprocessors and PLCs as mechanisms to control and monitor automated processes. In the ea more
In 1989, Wibu-Systems was founded on the premise to deliver innovative technology for the protection and security of digital assets. That premise was realized with WibuKey and embodied in the company’ more
Your software business is booming but what happens when unexpectedly your customer’s business spirals out of control? Consider this hypothetical situation: An ISV has developed a software solution tha more
Certificates are used to prove the authenticity and identity of users or devices on the Internet, in emails, for machine-to-machine communication, and elsewhere. A commonly used certificate is an X.50 more
Software trustworthiness – what does it mean for developers, owner-operators and decision makers in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems? The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) recently publ more
There is concern by some that quantum computers present an imposing threat to current cryptographic methods designed to keep our critical infrastructure, systems, and data safe. This is particular tru more
Disruptive technologies are transforming all industries into digital industries and repositioning them to reap the benefits of Industry 4.0. In the industrial context, digital transformation (DX) is p more
The global phenomenon of digital transformation is dramatically shifting the ways businesses operate, the way they engage with customers, and the way in which they develop and deliver new products to more
I was glad to see that security found its niche in CRN’s rundown of the 50 coolest IoT companies of 2021 along with other companies who have launched innovative connectivity, hardware, industrial IoT, more