As another high-profile cyber-attack makes the news, many of us guiltily breathe a quick sigh of relief that it’s not us.

In the last year, we saw arguably more disruption than in a number of previous years combined.

Let’s be honest – when we began 2020, we probably didn’t plan for the year we ended up having. There is just a few weeks left before 2021 begins, and despite the challenges, there have been some exciting and innovative moments at Nukon.

The interconnectivity of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is formidable. So many components seamlessly working together produce a bounty of positive outcomes for a company. Making better business decisions, uncovering inefficiencies and being proactive in mitigating risk are just a few of the benefits it brings.

Most of us are aware of the potential benefits machine learning and artificial intelligence have to offer. We’re already seeing the use of AI-enabled technology in our everyday lives, from smart assistants like Siri and Alexa to email spam filters and smart replies.

It’s not too far-fetched to say that manufacturing – or any industry – cannot function without software. Manufacturing software is especially relevant at a time where manufacturers are seeking out ways to streamline core processes and drive efficiencies. 

Thousands of customers travelling through Melbourne Airport each day are unknowingly enjoying a smoother airport experience, thanks to a ground-breaking real-time data integration solution which has turned heads in the tech industry.

Manufacturers are definitely the underdog in the game of consumer buying. With ever increasing pressure to reduce production costs coming from both global competition as well as consumers with powerful voices, manufacturers are really under the pump.

The year 2009 was tough. Different sectors of economies all over the world were still reeling from the effects of the GFC, and manufacturing was no exception. In Australia, the ABC reported that manufacturing made up only 9% of GDP, down from 27% in 2008.

Manufacturing is littered with buzzwords at the moment, the promise seemingly outweighed by the hype.