For the past several years, ARC Advisory Group has partnered with cybersecurity firm Kaspersky to create an annual survey on key trends in INCS cybersecurity.  The 2020 report is definitely worth a read, as it shows the impact of COVID-19 on ICS cybersecurity organizations, spending, and technology trends that end users expect to see throughout the coming year.  

The incoming administration's energy policies will have a positive impact on building automation and smart city technology markets by accelerating the modernization of a very old installed base of controls and systems.

Samsung Electronics announced a new plan to collaborate with IBM to develop edge computing, 5G, and hybrid cloud solutions to help businesses Embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution

mimik technology, Inc, a hybrid edge cloud company, announced it is collaborating with IBM to Make Edge Computing More Accessible by building AI-enabled collaborative workflow solutions designed to help accelerate automation and digital transformation across manufacturing

In this last episode of the year, we go out on a high note with a great discussion on the value of smart city platforms with Nokia -- a formidable smart city platform provider with its Integrated Operations Center.  This discussion includes Arnaud Legrand, who leads Nokia's public sector marketing efforts, and Danial Mausoof, global head of enterprise sales.

Honeywell announced it has agreed to acquire privately held Sparta Systems, which Expands Life Sciences Capabilities

The Bentley Systems Year in Infrastructure 2020 Conference (YII) went digital!  The virtual format was informative, and and saw the convergence of a global audience hear about the Digital Twins Executive Perspective

India’s largest and most advanced shipbuilder, Cochin Shipyard Ltd. selected Siemens to implement advanced marine solutions for India’s first fleet of electric boats equipped with electric propulsion and battery integrated technology.

The SolarWinds hack is largely being characterized as an IT level threat, but what are the implications for the OT world? Power distribution and building automation systems may be at risk as well.

The client has three oil refinery plants in the US and a 3D model for oil refinery plants has proven to be invaluable as it improves efficiency, safety, accuracy, quality, and reduces overall cost.

Honeywell announced that it has acquired Sine Group, a company that provides visitor management, workplace and supply chain solutions that are readily accessible to Enhance Connected Buildings

The client wanted to set up a greenfield personal care products facility in India for a leading Europe-based personal care products manufacturer.

Schneider Electric announced that it has completed its minority investment in Planon Beheer B.V., a software provider of Building & Workplace management solutions to Further Digitally Transform Buildings

LTTS’ (L&T Technology Services) client is a global oil and gas company.  The client wanted to increase the reliability and capacity of the sour water stripping system with improved FEED Services