Expert Opinions

From proof of concept to ROI: how business of all sizes can turn the promise of IoT into operational success

Published in AI Internet of Things

Research indicates IoT deployments are set to skyrocket over the next four years, growing 140% to exceed 50 billion connected devices by 2020. As the cost and complexity of deploying connected devices continues to fall, IoT projects are no longer a far-fetched dream but a deliverable reality,...

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Driving Asset Performance in the Age of Digital Transformation

Published in Digital Business

Digital transformation offers huge potential to organisations to radically change their traditional models and drive significant operational efficiencies, higher profitability and ultimately business growth. By Ron Beck, Energy Industry Marketing Director, AspenTech.

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How “going natural” is transforming data centres

Published in DC Facilities + Colo Design + Optimisation Energy Management Infrastructure + Asset Management Infrastructure + Hardware Power & Cooling

Just as computers generate heat, the data centres that contain the servers that power our emails and data sharing culture also generate a lot of heat. As a result, one of the primary sources of energy use in most data centres is cooling. Finding the right solution is important, not least because of...

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Deflecting DDoS – Key Tactics in the Battle Against IoT-Powered Attacks

Published in Compliance/Governance/Risk Management Datacentre + Network Security Security + Compliance

What makes a DDoS successful? I asked myself that question at the end of August when the central bank of Spain, Banco d’Espana, was hit by a DDoS attack that took its website temporarily offline. The bank issued a statement acknowledging the attack and stating that “no damage” had been done...