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  Transform From The Edge In Improving technologies, combined with user demands, continue the evolution of PLCs as a foundational edge platform. Operations personnel for every production and manufacturing company have probably seen several headlines about IIoT, the possibilities associated with data analytics, and new types of edge-computing devices. It’s likely that any recently obtained assets,…

Close the Loop, Eliminate Data Silos Technology that integrates data from all assets, while preserving context, unlocks visibility into plant health. Modern plants have a wide variety of assets and each one contributes to overall plant health, safety, and efficiency. Each data point generated by those assets is a critical piece of a greater puzzle…

This year marks the sixth-annual celebration of National Logistics Day on June 28—an occasion meant to highlight the essential role logistics teams play in the world’s economies and communities. Working together with facilities managers, logistics professionals serve as the backbone of international commerce, ensuring the safe storage and efficient movement of goods all across the…

Hear that sigh of relief coming from Boston, San Francisco and San Diego? Demand for lab space in the life sciences market has made a comeback, which is good news for fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical device technology and biomedical technology. According to JLL’s U.S. Life Sciences Property Report, released in May, the post-pandemic…

Door manufacturers discuss hands-free doors and how they aid in reducing germ spread. There are multiple surfaces that get touched regularly in healthcare facilities, which can contribute to the spread of germs. One of these commonly touched surfaces is a door, as occupants will frequently touch them to open them. To reduce the chance of…

This is the first time GSA has placed deferred maintenance and repairs on priority list for the federal buildings’ landlord.   June 28, 2024 Like many organizations that rely on taxpayer dollars to fund their operations, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has long struggled with the burden of aging facilities that require a growing backlog…

To explore how generative AI (gen AI) could transform the future of work globally, and in Singapore particularly, McKinsey partner Sanjna Parasrampuria, an expert in data, artificial intelligence and generative AI,  talked to Terence Chia, assistant chief executive of the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore, and to Kathryn Kuhn, an alumnus of McKinsey’s…

Europe faces the challenge of developing globally significant tech companies, contrasting with the dynamic market environment of the United States. This situation presents an opportunity for Europe to enhance its economic growth and global competitiveness. The primary issue is the relatively modest levels of venture capital investment in Europe compared to GDP, alongside a smaller…

Workspace Design Show continues to innovate, expanding its diverse portfolio of exhibitors for the London and Amsterdam 2025 shows, and will feature Umbrella Furniture as the lead partner for the talks areas at the 2025 London edition, designed by Gensler and Ryder Architecture. Launched in 2021, Workspace Design Show is a firmly established highlight of…

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Sports Arena Makeover Scotiabank Arena, home to the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and NBA’s Toronto Raptors, recently started the second phase of its $350 million Scotiabank Arena Reimagination project. Owned and operated by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment…