ICS or Industrial Control System is a generic term used in production. It refers to the combination of hardware and software with network connectivity in order to support critical infrastructures. It can vary in size according to requirements, ranging from models with just a few modular controls on a single panel to large interconnected, interactive control systems.
The term carbon free refers to a balance between the residual emissions produced by human activity and effective strategies to remove the carbon dioxide which is released into the atmosphere. In order to achieve carbon neutrality, the overall difference between these two elements must be zero. Achieving this equilibrium is no easy task.
As a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, more and more companies are turning to smart working. This new business approach has obliged those involved in IT to make some specific, radical changes.
Chiplets are electronic components, or dies, whose properties enable the creation of smaller calculation systems, with more efficient communication and reduced production costs. Due to these features, they are now considered the future of the CPU sector.
2021 looks like it will be a rather difficult year for IT security and the ongoing pandemic seems to be the root cause; with the spread of Covid-19, many companies have had to turn to smart working, as they were obliged to implement this option in order to continue trading, but at the same time this has led to increased risks associated with web use.
Climate change is an ever-present problem which is gradually getting worse, due in no small part to the collective failure to meet certain globally established targets. The first tangible data is the fact that 2020 has been one of the warmest years ever recorded.
The Global warming emergency has been brought to our attention repeatedly by scientists and climatologists. The alarm regarding issues linked to rising global temperatures has been around for many years, just like the plan of action which, nevertheless, no nation has actually enforced.
Several studies have shown that pollution could lead to an increase in the number of air accidents, making air travel much more dangerous than it is today. The continuous accumulation of CO2 at high altitudes may cause turbulence which is impossible to foresee, causing aircraft to suddenly lose altitude.
IT piracy continues to evolve along with the development of new technologies. The cyber-criminals’ objectives are also changing as they become more audacious and knowledgeable about their potential targets. They know how to identify more lucrative targets and devise elaborate techniques in order to achieve specific results.
CaaS, or Cooling as a Service, is a new business model for the refrigeration industry, based on servitization: it represents a revolutionary approach, offering clients not just a simple product, but an all-round service designed to relieve them of the need to carry out certain tasks.
Another postponement is on the cards for Refrigera 2021, announced by event organisers A151 Srl, following months of lengthy discussions with the various organisations involved in the project. Co-organisers from the Associazione dei Tecnici del Freddo (ATF) and Centro Studi Galileo have now given this difficult decision their full support.
ACHEMA Pulse is the digital platform of the German trade fair ACHEMA: a window on the chemical and biotechnology sectors, presenting the latest developments via online interaction using forums, company profile pages and the chance to make new contacts.
