The operational brain: A new paradigm for intelligent data management in the industrial IoT

The Industrial Internet of Thing (IIoT) promises to allow organisations to deploy ever-increasing volumes of machine and sensor data to optimise myriad production processes, enhance security, and improve the worker experience (whether that employee is on the factory floor or in the office).

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Analysis of blockchain implementations shows potential to transform global supply chains by 2025

A new report by the Capgemini Research Institute reveals that blockchain could become ubiquitous by 2025, entering mainstream business and underpinning supply chains worldwide.

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Spain’s Shoppermotion creates real-time IoT mapping while analytics show consumers’ in-store journey

Cloudera, the provider of a platform for machine learning and advanced analytics, reports that Shoppermotion is using Cloudera Enterprise Data Hub to improve the retail store customer experience.

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Accenture completes acquisition of 47.4% of OCTO Technology and buys creative agency Karmarama

Accenture has completed the acquisition of a 47.4% shareholding in OCTO Technology, a France-based technology consultancy specialising in digital transformation and software development. The company has also acquired Karmarama, one of the UK’s largest independent creative agencies helping brands enhance their mobile user experience.

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Tapit raises AUS$2.3m Series A to expand its NFC ecosystem globally

Sydney, Australia. December 20, 2012 – Near Field Communications (NFC) pioneer, Tapit Media Pty Ltd, has completed a AUS$2.3 million (EUR1.8 million) Series A round of investment led by MPC Ventures Pty Ltd

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