ARC Europe Viewpoints
Feb
20
2026
20
2026
Colin Masson — Technology Trends
The Jabil Playbook: How an Industrial AI Pacesetter Engineers Extreme Agility and the Rise of the Synapse Worker
Jabil’s ARC Forum keynote demonstrates how Industrial AI Pacesetters in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing are scaling agentic AI, data fabrics, and Synapse Worker models to escape pilot purgatory and operationalize intelligence at enterprise scale.
Feb
17
2026
17
2026
Chantal Polsonetti — Technology Trends
U.S. NSF Launches $100M National Quantum and Nanotechnology Research Infrastructure Program
The NSF is launching the NQNI program with up to $100 million in funding to build a national network of open-access quantum and nanotechnology research infrastructure.
Feb
16
2026
16
2026
— Industry Trends
AI Redefines the Role of Writers and Editors
Artificial Intelligence is zipping around on roller skates, restructuring the job market and expectations. It is like a sponge that absorbs and leverages large-scale data, complex algorithms, and computing hardware to replicate human intelligence.
Feb
13
2026
13
2026
Chantal Polsonetti — Company and Product News
Ericsson Unveils In-vehicle 5G Release 17 Router with Dual-SIM failover, Embedded Wireless Access Point, and Edge AI
Ericsson introduced the Cradlepoint R2400 and RC1250 modem to deliver resilient 5G, edge computing, and AI-assisted management for mission-critical mobile and fleet connectivity.
Feb
13
2026
13
2026
Jim Frazer — Technology Trends
Securing the Chain: Building Cyber-Resilient Architectures—Architecture Determines Resilience
Supply chain cyber resilience depends on secure-by-design architectures, as zero trust, segmentation, encryption, and resilient system design reduce systemic risk across interconnected and mission-critical global supply networks.
Feb
13
2026
13
2026
Chantal Polsonetti — Company and Product News
Cisco Introduces AgenticOps, Multi-Site Security, and Cloud Management for OT Networks
Cisco expanded its Industrial IoT portfolio at Cisco Live EMEA with AgenticOps for industrial networks, centralized OT security management, and cloud-based management for ruggedized switches.
Feb
13
2026
13
2026
Jim Frazer — Technology Trends
From Nodes to Networks: Graph RAG in Supply Chains—Part 5
Supply chain decision-making becomes more network-aware as Graph RAG integrates knowledge graphs with retrieval-based AI, enabling relational reasoning across suppliers, facilities, regulations, and interdependent logistics flows in complex global supply networks.
Feb
12
2026
12
2026
Fox Chen — Industry Trends
Thermal Batteries—A New Challenger in Sustainable Energy Storage for Heat-Intensive Industries
Thermal batteries are emerging as a viable solution for storing renewable energy as high-temperature industrial heat, offering new options for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors.
Feb
11
2026
11
2026
Bob Gill — Company and Product News
Rockwell Automation Enhances Cybersecurity Services with SOC Launch in Singapore
Rockwell Automation has launched a regional Security Operations Center in Singapore to expand its Managed Detection and Response capabilities and strengthen industrial cybersecurity support across Asia Pacific.
Feb
10
2026
10
2026
Fox Chen — Industry Trends
Revisiting Pharma Manufacturing: Flexibility and Continuous Production
Singapore’s pharmaceutical manufacturing sector is advancing toward greater flexibility and resilience through modular facilities, single-use technologies, and selective adoption of continuous manufacturing to support high-value, sustainable production.