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Bringing brownfield plants back to life
February 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa
Today’s brownfield plants are typically characterised by outdated equipment and processes, and face challenges ranging from inefficient operations to safety hazards. However, all is not lost, as these plants stand to gain a lot from digitalisation and automation.

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Generative AI for immersive real-time visualisation
April 2024, Siemens South Africa
Siemens will deepen its collaboration with NVIDIA to help build the industrial metaverse.

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Award-winning Gen AI solutions
April 2024
Amazon Web Services recently hosted an exclusive event in South Africa on ‘Elevating Possibilities with Partners - a Showcase of GenAI Excellence’. This event brought together ten esteemed partners, including Synthesis Software Technologies, to highlight innovative advancements in the field of Generative AI.

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AI is driving data centres to the edge
April 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa
The data centre has become the cornerstone that links our digitally interconnected world. At the same time, the rapid growth and application of AI and machine learning (ML) is shaping the design and operation of data centres.

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Full-scale central control room simulator
April 2024, Valmet Automation
Valmet will deliver a full-scale central control room simulator to Nordic Ren-Gas, the leading Nordic green hydrogen and e-methane developer in Finland.

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Re-imagining business operations with the power of AI
April 2024
inq. has introduced a range of artificial intelligence solutions to assist organisations across industry verticals in optimising business operations and improving internal efficiencies.

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Safe, sustainable cycling helmet technology
April 2024, Siemens South Africa
Lazer Sport, one of Europe’s leading cycling helmet manufacturers, has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software to bring to market KinetiCore, its new proprietary rotational impact protection technology.

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Defending against modern-day cyber threats
April 2024
The anatomy of cyber threats has changed, meaning that organisations can no longer rely on traditional cybersecurity solutions to protect their perimeter, but should instead rethink their data protection strategy and become proactive in their defence against breaches.

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Data centre sector 2024 market outlook
April 2024
As the world adapts to the digital transformation of almost every aspect of everyday life, the data centre sector, which plays such a pivotal role in digitalisation, is constantly evolving.

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Reinventing the workforce in the age of generative AI
April 2024
Generative AI has burst onto the scene. It appeared fast, and is evolving even faster. Its impact on value chains will fundamentally transform the nature of work, reshaping how businesses deliver value, and delivering better experiences for employees and customers.

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Automation in mining – the key to South Africa’s global competitiveness
April 2024
Automation has the potential to revolutionise South Africa’s mining sector, improving efficiency and productivity, while also reducing cost.

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Embracing security as a core component of the technology you buy
April 2024
ABI Research recently undertook a comprehensive study to learn more about the product security assurance landscape from the perspective of enterprise customers, surveying 302 enterprise customers, and conducting in-depth interviews to complement the qualitative survey.

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Schneider Electric and NVIDIA collaborate to optimise data centre infrastructure
April 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to optimise data centre infrastructure and pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in edge artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies.

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Faster access to device data
March 2024, EPLAN Software
Eplan eStock gives companies access to centralised device management in the Eplan Cloud, simplifying collaboration, and reducing coordination times and media discontinuities.

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Accurate and effective bearing replacement
March 2024, SKF South Africa
Each year, incorrect mounting is causing countless bearing failures. Overcoming this can deliver multiple benefits to owners and operators of rotating machinery, including reduced maintenance costs and fewer breakdowns.

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Comprehensive protection of the network
March 2024, Phoenix Contact
In recent years, the generation of data to create ever better transparency and control of production has become a decisive competitive factor. IIoT has also contributed to more manufacturing systems being connected to IT or cloud systems. This places higher demands on access security, which Phoenix Contact meets with the Secure Edge Box.

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Manufacturers should watch for these five trends
March 2024
Over the last several years trends have emerged in manufacturing, realising significant advancements in machine-reliant assembly lines through to highly automated factories. As we look ahead, there are several key trends to watch.

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The role of technology in mining safety and environmental protection
March 2024
Modern mining practices routinely integrate technology into workflows to improve operational efficiencies. AI can also play a role in managing employee health, decreasing safety risks, and managing the environmental footprint of mining and extractive industries.

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Design lubrication-free applications in seconds
March 2024, igus
igus has unveiled its point-and-shoot igusGO app, a cutting-edge solution that uses a mobile phone to photograph moving parts on equipment and immediately get information on a lubrication-free alternative.

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A guide to tackling your company’s e-waste challenges
March 2024
In our digital age electronic devices are pervasive, and businesses cannot function without them. This has created a growing problem. When these devices reach the end of their lifespan, they need to be disposed of correctly, and not simply dumped into an ever-growing electronics graveyard.

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