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Businesses in Asia-Pacific (APAC) expect continued disruption and transformation amid continued impact from COVID-19 through 2021

Google Cloud and Nokia has announced a global, strategic partnership to bring new solutions for communications service providers (CSPs).

The Vietnamese renewables industry has been gaining traction lately as the country considers renewable energy to play a pivotal role in achieving the optimistic Power Development Plan.

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has approved a series of measures to accelerate investments, to encourage business to adopt digital technologies.

D’Crypt has embarked on a pilot project with Shell Singapore, to deploy specially modified BluePass devices for COVID-19 contact tracing for its employees at Pulau Bukom.

In 2020, the world experienced an unprecedented public health crisis – the coronavirus pandemic. 

EU Automation looks at some of the key manufacturing trends from 2020 and assesses which of these are mostly likely to play a more prominent role in 2021 and beyond.

Frost & Sullivan forecasts that the advancement of 5G and the implementation of IoT technology will help the market reach $18.94 billion by 2025.

Basler AG has appointed Alexander Temme (50) to the Management Board as Chief Commercial Officer effective from January 01, 2021.

Slewing gear on the trolley enables the rotation of the load beneath the crane girder. Such a relatively simple movement can turn into a design challenge.

Daimler AG and Infosys has announced a long-term strategic partnership for a technology-driven IT infrastructure transformation.

LG and Magna announced a joint venture (JV) to manufacture e-motors, inverters and on board chargers and, for certain automakers, related e-drive systems to support the growing global shift toward vehicle electrification

A new IBM study of global C-suite executives revealed that nearly six in ten responding organisations have accelerated their digital transformations due to the covid-19 pandemic.

In Asia, Total Solar Distributed Generation (DG) has grown its portfolio of operating solar PV projects by 60 MW in 2020, double that of 2019.

Trend Micro Incorporated predicts that home networks, remote working software and cloud systems will be at the center of a new wave of attacks in 2021.

The digitisation of supply chains has today emerged as one of the key priorities to not only achieve operational efficiencies and meet rising demand, but to also futureproof business models, according to a new industry report released today.

Volocopter has announced its commitment to launching air taxi services in Singapore after two years of close collaboration with the city. 

Rockwell Automation, Inc. along with its PartnerNetwork, held its 29th signature industry showcase event, Automation Fair At Home.

ADLINK Technology Inc. has been awarded the Compass Intelligence 2020 IoT Innovator Award for Machine Vision Technologies for its NEON-1000-MDX AI Smart Camera series.

Here we share key stats from IAA’s digital growth illustrating our continued growth despite external conditions. Stay tuned for IAA continued evolution in 2021!

Dassault Systèmes has unveiled ‘Water for Life,’ to increase awareness of societal and environmental challenges and to drive sustainable innovations.

In its new whitepaper, ABI Research identify 37 trends that will shape the technology market and 31 others that are less likely to move the needle over the next twelve months.

Infineon Technologies has signed agreements with four organisations to boost the AI ecosystem in Singapore on back of global AI innovation hub announcement.

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has approved the roll out of a comprehensive set of incentives covering all major aspects of the EV supply chain.

FDT Group has released two FDT 3.0 communication protocol annexes, HART and Profibus which supports the new FDT 3.0 standard.

According to Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, the Global Gigabit Ethernet Testing Market is estimated to reach $2 billion by 2025 from $1.5 billion in 2020.

The company’s new certifications and expanded product line can help protect industrial operations and customer information.

Schneider Electric has been selected by Colas Rail to supply the electrical distribution system for Singapore’s Bukit Panjang LRT.

Google Cloud announced it has been selected by ABB to further expand the cloud footprint of its Information System (IS) services.

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Keysight Technologies, Inc. is collaborating with NTU Singapore to develop a transceiver test bench for a hybrid vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication system.

Indosat Ooredoo has announced its continued partnership with Huawei Indonesia to build a state-of-the-art, programmable, 5G-ready transport network powered by Segment routing IPv6 (SRv6). 

Infineon partners with Tribe, the first Singapore Government supported blockchain ecosystem builder, which brings together government agencies, corporates and blockchain companies to foster innovation and collaboration. 

After a tumultuous 2020, organisations need to re-examine their outlook on what emerging tech innovations will be critical for their future opportunities.

300mm fab investments in 2020 will grow by 13 per cent year-over-year (YoY) to eclipse the previous record high set in 2018.

WiMi Hologram Cloud has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, VIYI Technology, has entered into an agreement to acquire Fe-da Electronics Company.

On November 14, 2020, USI held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Vietnam Facility in Dinh Vu Industrial Zone (‘DVIZ’) located in Haiphong City, Vietnam.

RS Components, a global omni-channel solutions partner for industrial customers and suppliers, has partnered with Parker Hannifin.

AVEVA has announced that it has signed an agreement to help accelerate Shell Global Solutions International B.V’s  digital transformational strategy by deploying AVEVA’s cloud software solutions.

Cainiao Network has announced the full implementation of Apollo system, a proprietary logistics technology across 11 Asian countries.

ABI Research has highlighted the lesser-known stats that illuminate the direction in which digital transformation is truly heading in a new whitepaper.

The global automation lifecycle services (LCS) market is estimated to reach $61.11billion by 2022 from $52.64 billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 7.2 percent.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the US-China trade friction have failed to slow Thailand’s resilient electronics and electrical (E&E) industry which on the contrary many investors see as a haven.

Micron Technology, Inc and Tata Communications are joining forces to create a worldwide cellular-enabled connectivity solution that will accelerate large-scale global deployment of IoT devices.

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in Healthcare 4.0 as healthcare systems and providers have been forced to accelerate their digital transformation journeys.

Singapore’s JTC and the Singapore Business Federation have signed an MoU to support manufacturers in the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies.

ADLINK Technology Inc. has signed an agreement Sageran Network Technology to deepen collaboration in developing end-to-end 5G Open Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions.

The partnerships between Singapore and German companies are expected to grow as both countries deepen business ties through a suite of initiatives.

The Singapore Economic Development Board has entered a partnership with the World Economic Forum, to drive adoption of the Smart Industry Readiness Index.

Honeywell has partnered with Vertiv to create integrated solutions to optimise data centre sustainability, resiliency and operational performance.

AVEVA and SCG has announced their strategic partnership to develop a Digital Reliability Platform (DRP), a complete asset performance management (APM) solution.

Unit 2 of Java No. 7 2×1.05 MW coal-fired power generation project was fully put into operation in late September.

Rockwell Automation has released the PlantPAx 5.0 distributed control system (DCS).

Trungnam Group has inaugurated the 500KV transformer station and 220/500KV Grid line, and the 450 MW Trung Nam Thuan Nam solar power plant in Vietnam.

SEA Logistic Partners (“SLP”) and GLP has announced a new joint venture to invest in and develop modern logistic real estate in Vietnam.

Businesses in Singapore are fairly confident about their ability to survive the next global disruption, as they have adapted to the COVID-19 situation with their digital transformation (DX) initiatives largely on track.

Hyundai is opening a $400 million Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore (HMGICS) set to be completed by the end of 2022.

Creaform will be offering 24/7 support for all of its R-Series automated quality control solutions.

Körber has completion of its project with Pet Lovers Centre to install a multi deep Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS).

SPTel, a joint venture company of ST Engineering and SP Group has launched the new Software Defined Network (SDN) for enterprises in Singapore.

Asset Performance Management (APM) with Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics enables hydrocarbon producers and refiners to not only remotely monitor asset health but also improve asset reliability.

Rockwell Automation and Microsoft has announced a five-year partnership expansion to develop integrated, market-ready solutions that help industrial customers improve digital agility.

AVEVA has launched the latest enhancement to its AVEVA Unified Supply Chain platform, Real-time Crude, designed to help customers gain visibility into their business and operations.

Claroty has found that a majority of IT and OT security professionals at industrial enterprises have seen an increase in cybersecurity threats since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Plastic and heavy loads? This time igus proves that the combination works with a new lead screw nut design.

During the coronavirus pandemic, the 3D printing industry has successfully set up on-demand production facilities.

The world’s first polymer telescopic rail from igus demonstrates what 100 percent plastic can do.

Zyllem and Infor has partnered to digitise and optimise logistics value chains across ASEAN.

Guiding energy safely on long travels and at a low cost: this was the goal behind the development of the autoglide 5 from igus.

ADLINK Technology Inc. has joined nine other companies to explore technology after 5G.

Trend Micro Incorporated has revealed that COVID-19 related threats are the single largest type of threat in the first half of the year

Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis encompasses nine key trends that will emerge from industries reshaping as a response to COVID-19.

The global healthcare cloud computing market is expected to reach USD 64.7 billion by 2025 from USD 28.1 billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 18.1 percent.

Creaform has announced the latest release in its R-Series lineup, including the new MetraSCAN-R BLACK|Elite.

Air Products has been awarded a long-term onsite contract from a global leader in memory and storage solutions to supply its state-of-the-art new facility in Penang.

BreadTalk Group and ADERA have established a joint venture to develop innovative fintech and digital solutions targeted at SMEs.

Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG) and Total Solar DG have signed an agreement for solar power to be implemented at the Singapore LNG Terminal on Jurong Island. 

COVID-19 initially slowed mobile phone sales in the Asia Pacific and disrupted supply chains and demand for certain 5G-related end verticals.

Cellier Activity, of ABB in France, has been awarded the contract to install new blending technologies and its unique process control system at the Marunda LOBP in Jakarta

Johnson Controls has opened its S$50 million OpenBlue Innovation Centre to create a future-ready built environment for Singapore and the region. 

TM Insight has acquired XAct Solutions to enhance its supply chain capabilities and expands its footprint across Asia.

Cainiao Network has announced the expansion of its last mile network in Singapore to shorten delivery time for cross-border eCommerce parcels.

BEYOND Lab and BFI@SMU will be running two complimentary blended courses on digital transformation to help Singapore SMEs strengthen their resilience

Hyundai Motor has announced that it plans to manufacture its electric vehicles (EVs) in Singapore.

Enterprises in the BFSI sector are increasingly adopting cloud-based solutions to minimise risk, maximise output and offer innovative service delivery methodologies to customers.

Helping manufacturers build a position of strength to operate in a COVID-safe world remains mission critical for this year’s ITAP.

Climate change, sustainability, and digital transformation will drive massive change for future chemicals companies.

Siemens has launched its Advance Manufacturing Transformation Centre intended to provide guidance, support and training to companies in Southeast Asia.

FARO Technologies Inc. has hired two industry veterans to join its senior leadership team and manage the global hardware and software R&D teams. 

The IoT chip market was valued at US$25.837 billion for the year 2019, according to a Research and Markets report.

Taking giant steps toward preserving sustainable energy, NewX Energy unveiled plans to launch SEA’s first IoT backed Mega offshore floating wind turbine

2020s will be crucial for all the participants in the power industry as the transition toward renewable energy is expected to increase.

JJ-Lurgi has successfully commissioned its largest oilseed crushing and solvent extraction plant for Sinograin Oils & Fats Industrial Dongguan Co. Ltd.

National Water Agency PUB and Sembcorp Floating Solar Singapore has commence construction of the 60 MWp floating (PV) system on Tengeh Reservoir

The edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) chipset market is expected to exceed the cloud AI chipset market for the first time in 2025

Keysight Technologies, Inc. has released the results of a survey that shows nearly all companies who develop electronic products, experience costly and preventable delays related to test equipment misconfiguration, maintenance or training issues.

Trend Micro has announced that its XDR suite is officially available in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA).

Watch live: Mouser Electronics, Digi-Key Electronics & Jabil, Inc. discuss how changes to the global supply chain affect the way practicing electrical engineers design circuits and bring products to market

The ICT market in the Philippines is set to continue to grow in 2020 driven by wider digital transformation initiatives taken by local enterprises and growing customers’ needs despite COVID-19 crisis.

More than 70 percent of ICS vulnerabilities disclosed in 1H 2020 can be exploited remotely, highlighting the importance of protecting internet-facing ICS devices and remote access connections.

Grundfos Philippines has launched its Prefabricated Pumping Stations (PPS) to help meet the country’s growing flood and wastewater management needs.

Digitisation and advancements in IoT are driving the large-scale adoption of sensor technologies across cities, according to Frost & Sullivan.

Silicon carbide in electric vehicles stands for more efficiency, higher power density and performance.

Facilities management market within the six member nations for ASEAN is estimated to drop by 3.7 percent in 2020, according to a study by Frost & Sullivan

The COVID-19 has highlighted the need for business continuity informed by technological trends. By Ravi Gopinath, Chief Cloud Officer, AVEVA 

The worldwide market for artificial intelligence software will expand to $98.8 billion by 2025, rising by a factor of six from $16.4 billion in 2019.

Infineon Technologies will expand its XENSIV 3D magnetic sensor family TLx493D.

Interoperability has become a critical consideration for all health IT (HIT) applications, according to an analysis by Frost & Sullivan.

ADLINK Technology Inc has partnered with Tier IV, and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to help enable autonomous driving for all.

A new report, published by the MTA has found that if the UK moves towards Green manufacturing, we could see between £8–20 billion added to the UK’s GDP and 400,000 to 1 million jobs created.

DORIS Group, Schneider Electric and AVEVA have agreed to develop a strategic partnership to deliver Digital Twin technology for the upstream oil and gas markets.

PepsiCo and Microsoft have announced a five-year partnership to accelerate PepsiCo’s infrastructure, ERP, and data estate consolidation and modernisation.

Mouser Electronics, Inc., is offering its customers a comprehensive selection of building automation solutions from Littelfuse.

Emerson has launched a new laser welder platform that provides high mix and batch manufacturers of plastic components with greater production capability

Although the pandemic dominates the world’s attention, climate risk is simmering in the background, with 57 percent of Asia Pacific CEOs and CFOs reporting that addressing climate risk is a high priority in their company.

ADLINK has launched the new NEON-2000-JT2 AI-enabled smart camera series to make machine vision deployment for AI-based factory automation easier.

Keysight Technologies, Inc has joined the Ericsson Industry 4.0 partner program, delivering value with test and measurement solutions for the planning, deployment and operations of industrial 5G networks.

SATO Global Business Services, the Singapore-based shared service centre supporting the SATO Group’s business globally, has selected NetApp to modernise its technology infrastructure. 

In response to the industry’s hunger for information on technology that can pull them out of the post-pandemic productivity lull, EU Automation has pooled all its resources into a new, free, online Knowledge Hub.

Siemens and Bentley Systems will develop the first petrochemical digital twin in Indonesia for Chandra Asri, the country’s largest integrated petrochemical complex.

TIBCO is collaborating with Singapore’s ITE to equip students with the data analytics skills that are essential for their careers and necessary for the future economy.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. has expanded the company’s Scienlab Charging Discovery System (CDS) portfolio with two new test and certification solutions for charging interfaces within an EV or EVSE.

Analog Device and Maximhas entered a definitive agreement under which ADI will acquire Maxim in an all-stock transaction that values the combined enterprise at over $68 billion.

Samsung Electronics Co. and Microsoft Corp. has announced a global collaboration focused on digitally transforming the real estate development and property management industries.

Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis finds that the building construction value chain will shift from sequential to innovative business models with increased penetration of building construction technology.

The demand for solar, especially in ASEAN’s emerging markets, has been driven by the urgent need for energy.

STMicroelectronics revealed its partner-led growth strategy for Asia as well as its industrial strategy and strategic thrusts for the coming year during a recent online media engagement.

Hitachi and Microsoft have announced a multiyear strategic alliance to accelerate the digital transformation of the manufacturing and logistics industries across Southeast Asia, North America and Japan.

Singtel was officially awarded the 3.5GHz and the millimetre wave spectrum as part of the 5G licence issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority.

Malaysia’s ICT spending for 2020 is expected to decline by 8.3 percent as opposed to the 8.2 percent growth expected before the COVID-19 outbreak.

Toshiba TEC Singapore (TSE) announced their acquisition of the Multifunction Printers (MFP) Business from Toshiba Data Dynamics (TDSP).

Fujitsu has released its Fujitsu Future Insights Global Digital Transformation Survey Report 2020.

With SECORA ID, Infineon Technologies AG offers an easy-to-integrate security platform for contactless digital ID documents.

FARO Technologies, Inc. has released its most affordable and accurate 3D portable coordinate measurement machine (CMM): The FARO Gage.

Schneider Electric and Cisco have formed a technology partnership designed to help drive major advances in making smart buildings the standard.

The global AI edge chipset revenue will grow from $7.7bn in 2019 to $51.9bn by 2025, according to a report by Omdia.

Trade shows are an essential part of communication with customers – this is where new technologies and innovative products are launched.

Claroty has partnered with Deloitte to boost cybersecurity in industrial technology systems across Asia Pacific including Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, and Singapore.

Johnson Controls and EDB will set up a S$50 million innovation lab to pioneer a new branch of digital technology that blends building, spatial and behavioral data with analytics and machine learning.

Cleantech Solar has secured a US$75 million green loan from ING Bank N.V., Singapore Branch (ING).

NTT Data and LeapThought have signed an MOU to form a strategic partnership that seeks to accelerate the pace of digital transformation in Singapore’s Architecture, Engineering and Construction sector.

Vertiv and Omdia have released a report on the implications of the shift to edge computing for telecom operators and the best tactics and strategies for capitalising on edge growth.  

Supportive government framework and policies are expected to enable the APAC region to emerge as the global epicenter for the growth of AI

Total Solar Distributed Generation (DG) has signed an agreement with Ching Luh Group to provide the manufacturing company with 3.2 MW of solar-powered rooftops for two of its facilities in Vietnam.

5G has proven to have many benefits beyond being the next generation for consumer mobile broadband amid the global pandemic.

Emerson is launching a webinar series, which is the first ever congregated online event in Asia Pacific, replicating after the success of the established Emerson CONNECT event.

Sungrow has announced that a 100 MW distribution agreement was forged with DAT to supply PV inverter solutions for C&I installations across Vietnam 

Tata Consultancy Services is planning to launch a Digital Acceleration Centre (DAC), supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), that would support Singapore’s businesses in their COVID-19 recovery and future-readiness.

Industrial IoT expert Microland has revealed its inclusion in PTC’s list of Global System Integrators and Management Consultants.

Bosch has announced the signing of a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with the Penang Development Corporation for land in the Batu Kawan Industrial Park in Penang.

Uniview has provided enhanced temperature screening solutions and products to help with the fight against COVID-19 in Thailand.

HP Inc. is tapping its technologies and resources to help communities across Asia-Pacific respond to the challenges of COVID-19.

The Circulate Initiative, Ocean Conservancy, and Global Resilient Cities Network has announced the first cohort of partner cities that will take part in the Urban Ocean program.

Vestas has secured its largest order in Vietnam to date for a total of 144 MW for the three wind parks Lien Lap, Phong Huy, and Phong Nguyen in the Quảng Trị Province.

EtherNet/IP users to reap benefits of modernised asset management initiatives through new FITS-based cloud platform

To facilitate the testing of drive options for the 1200 V CoolSiC MOSFET in TO247 3-pin and 4-pin packages, Infineon has introduced a modular evaluation platform.

Frost & Sullivan finds that 5G integration in IIoT systems will accelerate the realisation of Industry 4.0 with high-speed, low-latency, and large-volume data transfer.

Veolia Water Technologies and Urban Utilities are working to install Asia Pacific’s first full-scale sidestream ANITA Mox treatment plant this year.

Toshiba’s chief digital officer Taro Shimada shares more on how Toshiba Data Corporation, newly established in 2020, aims to explore the possibilities

Infineon Technologies AG extends its embedded SIM (eSIM) portfolio with the new OPTIGA Connect eSIM solution for mobile consumer devices.

New product sales for industrial manufacturers are expected to continue to decline as some customers defer or cancel new equipment deliveries amid COVID-19.

Hitachi Vantara has expanded its set of offerings to help manufacturers accelerate Manufacturing 4.0 initiatives and to assist with safely restarting production in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

Manufacturing plants generate mountains of data throughout the day, every day. Traditionally, data has been noted on paper or analysed in spreadsheets.

Schaeffler has revealed its set to develop its production hub in Vietnam into a digital pilot plant for its global production system.

Schneider Electric and AVEVA has announced their expanded partnership to deliver innovative solutions for the data center market.

Air Products has signed a definitive agreement for a long-term on-site contract for a world-scale coal-to-methanol production facility in indonesia

To support customers’ resumption of operations, ABB is offering a support package of digital solutions to help restart production lines.

In Asia Pacific, Total Solar DG has completed nearly 8 MW of roof-mounted solar systems so far in 2020, and is projected to complete construction of key projects by end 2020

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) have announced their collaboration on Project DOVE

AnyMind Group has launched AnyFactory, a cloud manufacturing platform that connects individuals and businesses with factories across Asia.

Körber has launched the Körber InSight Contact Tracer to mitigate and handle the impact of coronavirus in distribution operations.

Oil markets can expect more pain to come in the weeks and months ahead as they face an uphill battle back to “normal.”

GM and Honda have agreed to jointly develop two all-new EV, based on GM’s global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries.

Fujitsu Limited has announced that as part of its ongoing efforts to mitigate the social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, it will commit to the “Open COVID Pledge”.

City governments are adjusting to a new reality, with COVID-19 driving urban resilience and digital transformation strategy agendas, finds ABI Research.

PwC, Cognite, and OutSystems have formed a strategic partnership to deliver digital transformation solutions for manufacturing, energy and utility customers.

Keysight has opened a new Regulatory Test Laboratory in Penang, Malaysia to deliver accredited electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing services.

IBM, IMDA, M1 and Samsung has announced Singapore’s first 5G Industry 4.0 trial, to demonstrate the transformative impact of 5G for enterprises.

Vestas has secured another order in Vietnam for two projects totalling 64MW located in complex mountainous terrain in Quang Tri province.

Total Solar Distributed Generation (DG) has completed a solar rooftop for Bolloré Logistics’ Green Hub in Pioneer Turn, Singapore.

Faced with the compelling need for more respirators on its national territory, the French government has asked a group of French industrial companies to study the possibility of increasing the production of respirators.

Twelve of the world’s top supply chain technology solution providers from around the world has announced their transition to the brand Körber.

Zebra Technologies has announced CouriersPlease’s deployment of Zebra’s TC56 handheld touch computer to help manage its couriers’ pickups and deliveries.

36 hours after the call from the Danish Medicines Agency, a Grundfos team had made a visor prototype.

Rolls-Royce has invited a group of leading companies to collaborate on Emer2gent with finding new, faster ways of supporting businesses and governments globally as they recover from the economic impacts of COVID-19.

Infineon Technologies AG is playing a vital role to support the manufacturing of ventilator devices.

DEKRA has selected Keysight’s Scienlab Charging Discovery System (CDS) solutions to extensively test and certify the charging technology within an EV or EVSE.

SIA and SIAEC have signed a power purchase agreement with Sembcorp Solar to install and operate rooftop solar panels on their premises.

Asia Pacific will account for one third of global spending on smart cities initiatives throughout the 2019-23 forecast, according to IDC.

QAD Inc. has announced the latest enhancements to its Adaptive ERP and related solutions in the Adaptive Applications portfolio.

To tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, C.P. Group announces a series of measures focused on supporting its employees, consumers, and the local community.

SMA and Infineon are supporting the growing trend of photovoltaic systems with the latest generation of innovative silicon carbide (SiC)-based solar inverters.

With Covid-19 being declared a global pandemic by the WHO and the oil price war resulting from the OPEC+ disagreement, the oil and gas industry in Asia is facing an unprecedented uncertainty.

Siemens is making its AM Network available to the global medical community to speed design and production of medical components in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

ABB’s technology will be at the heart of the first tug in South Asia capable of switching between low emission LNG engines and zero-emission battery power. 

Four out of five organisations now do recognise the importance of operational network digitalisation. By Stephan Neumeier, Managing Director at Kaspersky

The industrial automation sector was not in a great place before COVID-19 struck, having been slowed by flat capital expenditure and declining industrial production.