Logistics Viewpoints

In this Podcast you will hear ARC ask  Albert Rooyakkers the CEO of Bedrock Automation critical questions about how a control system can be secure and open at the same time. ARC goes on to ask Albert Rooyakkers how modern control systems configure the required process control functions and how standards like IEC 61131 and IEC 61499 apply to develop new re-usable control algorithms. In addition, ARC asks Albert how system software updates can be made while the control system is running a process that must be kept operational and Albert describes how that can happen.

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Vehicle Electrification has been gaining serious momentum lately for personal and commercial vehicles alike. Fleets are electrifying to reduce TCO, improve driver/customer experience, and comply with regulation. Private drivers mostly charge their vehicles at home, but rely on public charging networks to extend their range. Networks and fleets alike use software solutions to effectively manage and optimize energy use, diagnose charger issues, and more. In this episode, Doron Frenkel, Founder and CEO of Driivz, shares what his company has learned in bringing its charging management software solution to the world. 

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Transportation accounts for more emissions than any other sector in Western economies, and has proven more challenging to clean up than power generation. Vehicle electrification is taking off for light and medium duty ground vehicles, but heavy ground transport and aviation engines bring higher workloads than batteries currently economically provide. Renewable drop-in fuels made from waste materials is one promising solution, and Finnish refiner Neste is a leader iIn this episode, ARC Transportation Analyst Eduard Fidler explores the current state, challenges, and scale-up potential of renewable fuels with Sami Jauhiainen, VP in Renewable Aviation and Andreas Teir, VP in Renewable Road Transport at Neste.n the space. 

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Alex Chatha discussed the Intelligent Street Lighting Systems market research report which delivers current market analysis plus a five-year market and technology forecast.  

This market analysis report examines the dynamics of the global street lighting marketplace. Lights are ubiquitous and are found illuminating infrastructure such as parking lots, campuses, parks, and streets.  Street lighting accounts for a significant percentage of a city’s total energy costs.  Cities are turning to street light networks to connect their cities and become smart in a cost effective manner.

Learn more about this study here: https://www.arcweb.com/market-studies/intelligent-street-lighting-systems

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A discussion with Simi Wang, Director of Global Sales with Keenon Robotics (Shanghai Qinglang Intelligent Technology) and Anju Ajaykumar of the ARC Advisory Group on the impacts of robotic technologies on managing the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic

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Michael Mazur discusses software platforms that drive unique circular economy approaches to:

• Economic development and commerce in the city, especially the urban core
• Better connections with the citizens, improving communications, etc.
• Public safety
• Improving the health of the community
• Sustainability
• City resiliency.

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Addressing the crucial issue of cybersecurity in today’s smart buildings is a challenge.  Like the manufacturing sector, the building automation sector is going through its own digital transformation.  Increasingly, end-users are moving away from the older proprietary systems of the past and adopting edge-to-cloud computing architectures.  There is a drive to deploy more lower-cost sensors, both wired and wireless, to gather as much data as possible.  At the same time, the industry has a considerable installed base of legacy building automation systems, applications, devices, and networks that must be managed, maintained, and gradually modernized.  

All of these factors create unique cybersecurity challenges. The ubiquitous connectivity and remote operations promised by IoT bring with it many security concerns.  Legacy systems pose their own risks and vulnerabilities and are no longer the obscure systems that nobody is interested in anymore.  Attackers take advantage of known vulnerabilities in both new and existing systems to disrupt operations, steal customer data, and cause destruction.  

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End users and owner/operators are scrambling for ways that allow workers to have secure remote access to critical information from control systems.  ARC Advisory Group recently sat down with Greg Jackson and Steven Rivas from remote alarm notification supplier WIN-911 to talk about their offerings for remote management of critical alarms and notifications.  We also discussed how we can securely empower this new generation of remote workers with the critical information they need to keep their facilities and plants running smoothly and without unplanned downtime.  

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This insightful discussion with Anthony Veri includes the answer to questions such as:

•            What data are you collecting and why?

•            Who sees it?

•            Who stores it?

•            Where is it backed up?

•            How secure is it?

Additional topics covered in the discussion are

•            Business Continuity

•            Comprehensive Network Assessments

•            Comprehensive Security Assessments

•            Cost of Downtime

•            Data Storage whether On-Premises, in the Cloud or even Multi-Cloud

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