Operational technology

Generative AI Improves Software Engineering Productivity By 70% - Says Ness-Zinnov Study

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Engineering, Operational technology, Senior, Morale, Generative, KKR, Ness, Learning, Synthetic media, Ness Digital Engineering, CONFIG.SYS, Matrix, Organization, Workforce, Software, Management

While productivity is a known outcome of GenAI initiatives, this study measures the actual productivity gains resulting from deploying GenAI at an engineering level.

Key Points: 
  • While productivity is a known outcome of GenAI initiatives, this study measures the actual productivity gains resulting from deploying GenAI at an engineering level.
  • The study revealed that Generative AI implementation not only increases productivity but also allows for deeply assisted context, enabling companies to globalize work frictionlessly.
  • Additionally, the widespread use of Generative AI has boosted employee morale, surpassing productivity gains.
  • While the potential of Generative AI is vast, limitations primarily stem from hardware costs, energy consumption, and regulatory constraints."

Black & Veatch Appoints Ian Bramson as Vice President of Global Industrial Cybersecurity

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Construction & Property, Consulting, Engineering, Professional Services, Technology, Other Construction & Property, Manufacturing, Security, Automation, Risk management, Black & Veatch, Operational technology, OT, OEM, Software, Organization, Black, Medical device

Global engineering, construction and consulting leader Black & Veatch has named Ian Bramson as vice president of global industrial cybersecurity.

Key Points: 
  • Global engineering, construction and consulting leader Black & Veatch has named Ian Bramson as vice president of global industrial cybersecurity.
  • Bramson will be responsible for the strategy, commercialization and business growth of all of Black & Veatch’s integrated cybersecurity solutions and capabilities.
  • Industrial cybersecurity involves safeguarding diverse assets, data, people and processes that are controlled by Operational Technology (OT) digital networks.
  • “Black & Veatch is uniquely positioned to take a global leadership role, identifying and providing cybersecurity solutions for our clients to safeguard their operations and the communities they serve.”
    Contact Black & Veatch for more information.

SCTE® Opens Call for Papers for TechExpo 2024

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Engineering, Operational technology, SCTE, Cox Communications, CableLabs, Conference, Society, Abstract (summary), Policy, Management

EXTON, Pa., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE®), a CableLabs ® subsidiary, opens its call for papers today for presentation proposals for technical sessions that will be conducted during SCTE TechExpo 2024 , which will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, from September 24-26, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • EXTON, Pa., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE®), a CableLabs ® subsidiary, opens its call for papers today for presentation proposals for technical sessions that will be conducted during SCTE TechExpo 2024 , which will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, from September 24-26, 2024.
  • Each SCTE TechExpo abstract submission should be entered separately at expo.scte.org/callforpapers by April 5, 2024.
  • Registration for TechExpo will open on March 28, 2024, at the close of CableLabs’ Winter Conference .
  • For general questions regarding TechExpo technical workshops or the abstract submission process, please email [email protected] .

RevSpring's Bill Needham Honored as Top 25 CTO by The Healthcare Technology Report

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Operational technology, Philosophy, Research, Agility, News, Health, Ecosystem, Automation, Patient, Trust, Workflow, Nursing

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RevSpring Chief Technology Officer Bill Needham has been named a Top 25 Healthcare Technology CTO of 2023 by The Healthcare Technology Report.

Key Points: 
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RevSpring Chief Technology Officer Bill Needham has been named a Top 25 Healthcare Technology CTO of 2023 by The Healthcare Technology Report.
  • "Bill stands out for his exceptional ability to recognize and adapt to the evolving landscape of healthcare technology, particularly in the realms of patient engagement and payments," said RevSpring CEO Scott MacKenzie.
  • In his role as CTO, Needham develops RevSpring's customer-facing technology solutions that inspire patients to participate in and pay for their healthcare.
  • The Top 25 Healthcare Technology CTOs is an annual award program managed by The Healthcare Technology Report , a comprehensive source for business news, investment activity and corporate actions related to the healthcare technology industry.

Berkana Resources Partners with Pipecom to Deliver Expanded Services to the Oil & Gas Midstream Market.

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Friday, February 9, 2024
Technology, Consulting, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Professional Services, Software, Networks, Energy, Hardware, Data Management, Operational technology, Security, Managed services, Partnership, Automation, SCADA, Online shopping

Berkana Resources Corporation, a leading provider of Operational Technology (OT) System Integration, Consulting, Security, Compliance, Managed Services, and Edge Solutions, is pleased to announce our expanded partnership with Calgary based Pipecom.

Key Points: 
  • Berkana Resources Corporation, a leading provider of Operational Technology (OT) System Integration, Consulting, Security, Compliance, Managed Services, and Edge Solutions, is pleased to announce our expanded partnership with Calgary based Pipecom.
  • Berkana and Pipecom have been working together for some time to deliver OT projects on time and on budget.
  • Their resources and capabilities add huge value to our combined service offerings,” said Jeff Whitney of Berkana Resources.
  • For additional information about Berkana Resources, contact Jeff Whitney or visit our website at: www.berkanaresources.com
    For additional information about Pipecom, contact Gurbaaj Dhanoa or visit their website at: https://pipecom.org

OPSWAT Invests $10 Million in Scholarship Learning Program to Help Close Cybersecurity Skills Gap

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Operational technology, CIP, Education, Student, Growth, Information technology, Government, Knowledge, Medical device

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OPSWAT, a global leader in perimeter defense cybersecurity solutions for critical environments, announced today that it is launching a $10 million scholarship program to offer essential CIP training courses. This initiative is designed to address the increasing demand for certified cybersecurity professionals, particularly within critical infrastructure industries.

Key Points: 
  • ICS2 estimates in its 2023 Cybersecurity Workforce Study that 4 million cybersecurity professionals are needed globally, marking a significant 13% increase from 2022.
  • "Through our commitment to education and workforce development, OPSWAT is taking a significant step towards closing the cybersecurity skills gap," said Benny Czarny, Founder and CEO at OPSWAT.
  • Acknowledging the importance of public-private partnerships, OPSWAT emphasizes that collective efforts are vital in addressing the cybersecurity workforce gap.
  • To learn more about the OPSWAT Scholarship Program, including eligibility requirements and application details, please visit https://opswatacademy.com/scholarship-program .

EQS-News: TeamViewer delivers double-digit topline growth, strong margin, and 81% basic EPS increase

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Cloud, Digital manufacturing, SAP, Operational technology, Certification, KPI, Remote monitoring and management, Digital, Adjustment, TeamViewer, Enterprise, Privacy, Rise of the Cybermen, EUR, Tablet, Billings, Montana, Luigi

In 2023, TeamViewer enhanced its entire product portfolio with numerous new features, increased security and relevant integrations as well as partnerships.

Key Points: 
  • In 2023, TeamViewer enhanced its entire product portfolio with numerous new features, increased security and relevant integrations as well as partnerships.
  • Additionally, TeamViewer improved its Remote Monitoring and Management offering through partnerships and integrations with mobile device management and asset management solutions.
  • Moreover, TeamViewer continuously collaborated with SAP and integrated Tensor in SAP’s Service Cloud as well as Frontline in SAP’s Digital Manufacturing solution.
  • Moreover, TeamViewer strengthened its global footprint in 2023 with new offices in Guadalajara, Mumbai, and Munich.

MITRE CTO Charles Clancy Testifies on Enhancing Resilience of Critical Infrastructure at Congressional Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing on Securing Operational Technology Within the Water Sector in the Interest of National Security

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Hardware, Other Defense, White House, Federal Government, Security, Energy, Technology, Homeland Security, Defense, Other Natural Resources, Public Policy, Government, Natural Resources, Other Technology, Software, Networks, Other Energy, Utilities, Internet, Chinese, Policy, Operational technology, Intelligence, Exercise, Transport, Hoxhaism, Water, Computer security, Ecosystem, Communist party, MITRE, Quality of life, CCP, Development, Risk management

“The threat has escalated dramatically,” said Charles Clancy , Ph.D., senior vice president and chief technology officer (CTO), MITRE.

Key Points: 
  • “The threat has escalated dramatically,” said Charles Clancy , Ph.D., senior vice president and chief technology officer (CTO), MITRE.
  • “The scale of the threat requires critical infrastructure operators to prepare and respond more like they would to a major natural disaster.
  • To learn more about MITRE’s independent work in securing critical infrastructure, visit mitre.org/cipic .
  • Written testimony is available on request at [email protected] or download the testimonies of all hearing witnesses at https://homeland.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-02-06-CIP-HRG... .

CSharpCorner Reaches 3 Million Registered Members, Cementing its Position as the Premier Online Community for Software Developers

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Online, Partnership, Growth, Ebook, Operational technology, AI, Microsoft, Social media, Programmer, Blockchain, Video game

This underscores CSharpCorner's position as the go-to platform for software developers to learn, connect, and grow their careers.

Key Points: 
  • This underscores CSharpCorner's position as the go-to platform for software developers to learn, connect, and grow their careers.
  • CSharpCorner Reaches 3 Million Registered Members, the Premier Online Community for Software Developers.
  • "I started CSharpCorner to help software developers learn programming and stay current on what's happening in the programming world.
  • CSharpCorner's commitment to providing cutting edge content and value to its ever-growing community makes it poised for continued growth and success while cementing its position as the premier online community for software developers.

ColorTokens™ Launches Groundbreaking Capabilities to Empower Organizations to be Breach Ready

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Cloud, Azure, Policy, Operational technology, CFO, Internet of things, GCP, Transport, CISO, API, Risk, AWS, Organization, Software, OT, Risk management

Operational Technology (OT) networks are increasingly at risk because of the trends of digital transformation and convergence.

Key Points: 
  • Operational Technology (OT) networks are increasingly at risk because of the trends of digital transformation and convergence.
  • Recognizing the challenges in microsegmentation implementation with current market solutions, ColorTokens reinvented its platform to provide significant new operational capabilities.
  • While existing solutions may suffice for the limited scope of a proof-of-concept, the capabilities demanded for deploying at scale require a complete rethink.
  • I'm proud that ColorTokens remains committed to its core mission of enabling rapid and seamless microsegmentation deployment at scale."