The Internet of Things (IoT) has been around for years but only in the recent decade has its prominence moved up the awareness chain following two significant events: development around smart solutions supported by sensors, devices and technologies that form part of the IoT ecosystem. The second, and arguably more dramatic, are the nearly persistent … Read more
A recent ABI Research survey reveals that 20% of industrial manufacturers are prioritising network security as their primary defence against cyberattacks. This trend highlights a significant shift in focus as manufacturers increasingly connect and digitise their industrial assets, generating vast amounts of data that require robust protection. As industrial operations become more interconnected, the importance … Read more
The ABI Research survey Industrial and Manufacturing Survey 1H 2024: Cybersecurity Impacts and Investments reveals that 20% of industrial manufacturers are prioritising network security as their primary defence against cyberattacks. With the increasing digitisation of industrial assets, manufacturers face heightened risks from cybercriminals targeting valuable data and processes. The State of Technology in Manufacturing survey … Read more
ABI Research has released its 2024 Manufacturers’ Technology Adoption & Attitudes Survey, revealing key insights from 461 decision-makers in the manufacturing sector across the U.S., Malaysia, and Germany. The findings underscore a pressing challenge: 50% of manufacturers’ top ten workforce issues are people-related. Michael Larner, distinguished analyst at ABI Research, noted, “An interesting find from … Read more
