Digitalization & New Technologies

The hype around the Internet of Things (IoT) has continued for at least ten years. However, the foundation of IoT was created as far back as 1995. The IPv6 standard introduced then expanded the IP address space so that it would be possible to connect every device imaginable to the Internet.

The digital revolution is also impacting learning. Completely new perspectives are being created, such as with virtual reality. Is it a technical gimmick? Or does will it improve knowledge acquisition over the long term? This article touches on what VR is and its benefits and limitations in the context of learning, as well as how it can be an invaluable tool for businesses.

Electrification of heavy duty vehicles and electrification of off-road vehicles are about to conquer mining, construction, agriculture, forestry, and material handling. Also, boats, ships, and airplanes are being electrified.

Battery production is fundamental to electrification. A whole new ecosystem is rapidly evolving, as the battery manufacturing cluster is tightly connected to vehicle manufacturers and energy industries, including charging system providers. Battery recycling is also on the rise.

Is the operator using gloves? Is the device located in a noisy environment? Digital applications have become part of daily life in factories. A good user experience (UX) keeps the wheels rolling. UX design should, therefore, not be left to guesswork.

Industry 4.0 raised great expectations for digitalization to enable more efficient production and revolutionize business models. Instead, the development froze down. Now social pressure acts as a catalyst for the renewal of business models. But why does this happen, and what does it take to succeed?

Electrification is a megatrend in the automotive, maritime, and mining industries. Within the megatrend, there is a growing transition from complex mechanical design to software-driven solutions, autonomous and highly automated operations, and cyber security standards. Also, the business model will face the change to servitization. This all requires a shift in competence. How is it possible to succeed in an electrification project when the change is so comprehensive?

Electric cars and bikes are already mainstream in many parts of the world. Electrification of heavy industry, on the other hand, advances more slowly. Nevertheless, a significant transformation is well on its way.

When nodes are added or removed from the cluster, we say that topology of the cluster changes. With virtual actor model, this introduces interesting challenges that are not present in typical stateless applications. Let’s take a look at how different frameworks handle this situation. When does the topology change? The main scenarios for topology change […]