It’s big, it’s there and it’s probably cursed by every member of the IT department of your business: it’s your server. It’s how your business operates, and every business uses one of some kind. Be they a small business using a personal computer or a tower server – to the midsized enterprise utilizing blade servers …
The Lord of the Servers: The Fellowship of the Server Read More »
There are a lot of instances where an Industrial Computer is purchased for one application but then is used for another. All is fine and good with doing so but one must know the PC’s capabilities before doing so. Not all software and application requirements are the same, so what works for one application might …
10 Things to Know about Your Industrial Computer’s Capabilities Read More »
Most industrial monitors, touch panel computers and panel PCs do include some mixture of I/O. In a lot of applications, the I/O required is more extensive than what most monitors can provide. A hardware solution I have found valuable to many customers over the years is a fully configured UNO Embedded Automation PC combined with …
Need an I/O Intensive Industrial Flat Panel Monitor? You got it! Read More »
A lot of us have been there before. You have application critical software that must successfully operate 24/7 and the Industrial PC running it has just died. You troubleshoot the power supply, CPU, RAM, Motherboard, Single Board Computer (SBC), Passive Backplane, Hard Drive and cabling to see where the failure has occurred. If you do …
Five Things to Consider When Upgrading Your Industrial PC in a Pinch Read More »
Let’s face it, the world economy isn’t quite where we would love to see it nowadays. Profit margins all over the world are slipping, and every company big and small is looking for ways to eliminate waste in manufacturing processes. Leading experts have designated seven areas that are driving to wasted inventory, space, resources, time …
Well, we are fast approaching that time again. My three or four loyal blog readers know that I make Christmas cookies. And, we aren’t just talking about a couple of dozen, either. I made well over a thousand cookies last year, and this year’s quantity may be an all-time high. I have to send a …
Project Planning for Manufacturing Software (and Christmas Cookies) Read More »
As an outsider looking in, I am excited to see that Honeywell completed the acquisition of Intermec. As a former “seasoned” Intermec veteran, I will always have a soft spot in my heart for all of the very fine people I have had the pleasure of working for and with over the years. The immense …
Intermec and Honeywell: A Marriage Made in AIDC Heaven Read More »
Writing case studies has been my life for the past year. I am finishing up my MBA in Digital Marketing and while going to class is fun (sometimes), I decided that it was time for me to have a change in scenery, especially since I am taking my last two classes at the moment. This …
Marketer by Day, Grad Student by Night: Discovering RFID Technology Read More »
Wow—What a great experience! The location for the 2013 Advantech iAutomation World Partner Conference was Dubai from October 7-9. I had never been to Dubai but I was on my way with L-Tron’s CEO RAD DeRose. It was a whirlwind — total travel time of 36 hours with approx. 50 hours on the ground! Were we …
Around the World in 80 Hours: The 2013 Advantech World Partner Conference Read More »
Earlier this year, I received a request for quote for a large quantity of sealed, back-lit keyboards. There was a list of requirements and an invitation to bid. The request came from an unknown party, with no description of use or intent. Based on the facts at hand, I decided this was a quest seeking …