Kenneth Lowe, director of business development and machine-to-machine (M2M) platforms with Gemalto, outlines the challenges that his customers face, as they move to incorporate M2M technology into their existing information systems.

Innovations such as robotics and automation have paved the way for more efficient, productive and intelligent industrial operations. And with these technological advancements comes the increasingly pervasive Internet of Things (IoT), which delivers increased data and sharing communication that Microsoft estimates could lead to $90bn in added value for manufacturers annually.

SAP SE has made available the SAP Engineering Control Center integration tool for computer-aided design (CAD) systems.

Pronto Software has released an update to Pronto Xi, its business-management software.

Honeywell has developed two new products for supporting operations in the warehouse and distribution center.