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The Cloud is Spectacularly Transforming the Manufacturing Sector

Smart Data Collective

We have talked about a number of changes that big data has created for the manufacturing sector. A number of manufacturers are relying more on analytics technology to streamline their operations. Cloud computing is also helping manufacturing companies to reduce costs, innovate, and increase their competitiveness.

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3 business benefits of stronger security using Zero Trust principles

CIO Business Intelligence

Manufacturing in particular has become a bigger target for bad actors; in fact, it was one of the sectors most impacted by extortion attacks, according to Palo Alto Networks’ 2023 Unit 42 Extortion and Ransomware Report. Security is paramount for the core infrastructure that supports manufacturing and industrial operations.

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More connected, less secure: Addressing IoT and OT threats to the enterprise

CIO Business Intelligence

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a permanent fixture for consumers and enterprises as the world becomes more and more interconnected. billion devices reported in 2023. Threats like IoT malware can have serious implications for critical infrastructure industries like manufacturing.

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P&G enlists IoT, predictive analytics to perfect Pampers diapers

CIO Business Intelligence

But when tossing away thousands of diapers damaged during the manufacturing process becomes an everyday occurrence, something has to be done to provide relief for the bottom line. But things go awry and when they do, Proctor & Gamble now employs its Hot Melt Optimization platform to catch snags and get the process back on track.

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How IEC 62443 and Other Regulatory Requirements Help Enable IoT Security

Smart Data Collective

It lays out standards for different categories or roles, namely operators, service providers, and component/system manufacturers. However, global security standards such as IEC 62443 compel manufacturers and others involved in the production, deployment, and use of IoT to play a role in addressing the risks and threats.

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How data teams move from offense to defense in 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

For one manufacturer, whose predictive maintenance insight convinced the FAA to extend the time between services, allowing more time in the air, and so shifted from producing helicopters to providing the ability to transport people or product through the air.

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Streamlining supply chain management: Strategies for the future

IBM Big Data Hub

The challenges continue: one 2023 survey found 44% of companies had to make changes in the past year due to issues with their supply chain footprint, and 49% said supply chain disruptions had caused planning problems. Access the Food Trust ebook Building strong partnerships Strong relationships are a key part of any business strategy.