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Brain Corp launches ‘Site Maps’ to advance automated robotic operations and fleet management

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Brain Corp, an artificial intelligence (AI) company creating transformative core technology in robotics, has released “Site Maps”, the latest feature of its BrainOS software for autonomous robots. The update is available to all its customers.

The Site Maps feature empowers facility managers using BrainOS-powered automated robots to gain advanced insights into their site operations, ensuring efficient operations and providing a complete picture of proof-of-work.

One of the major challenges faced by facilities managers is the difficulty in knowing what work has been completed and what has not. [Read more…] about Brain Corp launches ‘Site Maps’ to advance automated robotic operations and fleet management

McCoy’s Building Supply brings in Badger robots to help operate stores

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Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil and specialist in retail automation, is rolling out in-store robots at McCoy’s Building Supply to elevate operational efficiencies and bolster customer-service excellence following a successful robotics pilot.

As a result, Badger Technologies multipurpose, autonomous robots empower McCoy’s stores to detect out-of-stock (OOS) and incorrectly priced products with more than 95 per cent accuracy while helping to decrease OOS products by up to 50 per cent. McCoy’s also improved price-tag accuracy by more than 97 per cent.

Based in San Marcos, Texas, McCoy’s Building Supply is one of the nation’s largest, privately held building supply retailers with 85 stores throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. [Read more…] about McCoy’s Building Supply brings in Badger robots to help operate stores

Outokumpu becomes ‘first’ in steel industry to use robotics in safety management

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Outokumpu, a giant specialist producer of stainless steel, will start to utilize artificial intelligence and safety inspection robots to improve and digitize the company’s facilities’ health and safety monitoring.

Outokumpu recently signed a deal with a Swiss robotics company ANYbotics on autonomous robotics solutions and, in June 2023, the first ANYmal robot arrived to Outokumpu’s site in Krefeld, Germany.

Outokumpu claims this makes the company the “first in the steel industry to use robotics in safety management – supporting the vision of achieving the lowest accident frequency rate in the industry by 2025”. [Read more…] about Outokumpu becomes ‘first’ in steel industry to use robotics in safety management

How RPA Can Take Your Customer Experience to a New Level

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Are you tired of doing the same things over and over again?

Robotic process automation (RPA) uses cutting-edge technology to simplify business processes and streamline the following tasks:

  • Extracting data
  • Data transfer
  • Filling out forms
  • Moving files
  • System setup and more

In 2022, the RPA market was worth $2.7 billion globally, and it is projected to grow to over $66 billion by 2032. Many e-commerce business owners and marketers are already looking at how this technology can boost customer experience. [Read more…] about How RPA Can Take Your Customer Experience to a New Level

Navigating the Digital Workforce: Harnessing Technology for Effective Employee Management

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In an age where remote work is becoming the new norm and digital tools are an integral part of our daily workflow, navigating the intricacies of a digital workforce can be both challenging and thrilling. Gone are the days of water cooler chats and walk-ins to your employees’ offices.

The contemporary workspace is an amalgamation of video calls, instant messaging, and cloud-based collaboration tools. But how can you manage your employees effectively in such an evolving landscape?

Technology, when skillfully utilized, can be your greatest ally in leading a highly engaged and productive team. [Read more…] about Navigating the Digital Workforce: Harnessing Technology for Effective Employee Management

Tackling Kubernetes Costs: Tips and Tools

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Are you a busine­ss owner seeking to de­ploy applications at scale using Kubernete­s? Have rising costs been causing challe­nges in achieving your business goals?

Re­st assured, many others are facing similar obstacle­s. As Kubernetes continue­s to be the prefe­rred platform for container orchestration in the­ business world, understanding how to manage Kube­rnetes costs is esse­ntial for smooth operations.

This article e­xplores various tips and tools for reducing Kuberne­tes costs. It covers topics such as understanding the­ cost structure of Kubernete­s, effective budge­t planning, and much more. [Read more…] about Tackling Kubernetes Costs: Tips and Tools

Prime Robotics agrees warehouse automation partnership with Wulftec International

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Prime Robotics, a provider of intelligent end-to-end automation solutions for warehouse, distribution, and fulfillment facilities, has agreed a partnership with Wulftec International.

This agreement enables Prime Robotics customers to fully integrate Wulftec’s stretch wrapping technology with Prime’s pallet management solution.

In today’s hyper-competitive marketplace, end-to-end automation plays a critical role in the efficiency and success of fulfillment facilities. [Read more…] about Prime Robotics agrees warehouse automation partnership with Wulftec International

Top Tips for Maximizing Energy Savings with Your Thermostat

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Thermostats control the heating and cooling systems that keep our homes comfortable, but they also have a major influence over residential energy usage and electricity bills. Newer programmable and smart thermostats are designed to optimize temperature control for both efficiency and convenience.

Brands like Ecobee and Siemens offer smart thermostats with scheduling features, remote sensors and connectivity that provide more precise regulation, resulting in energy savings of up to 10 percent per year.

For the average household, a smart thermostat can reduce annual utility costs by hundreds of dollars. They are also integrated with home automation for an improved experience. [Read more…] about Top Tips for Maximizing Energy Savings with Your Thermostat

Automation for Marketing Agencies: What Can be Automated?

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Many online platforms, particularly social media ones, have made it much easier to introduce a brand, engage with a target audience, and implement all sorts of marketing strategies. Automation for marketing agencies is taking the efficiency of operating an agency to another level.

It has become dramatically easier to consistently hit all target metrics with fewer human resources and, consequently, fewer issues like human error.

If you’re wondering what tasks and operations marketing agencies are able to effectively automate, keep reading to learn how automation can benefit your business in the long run. [Read more…] about Automation for Marketing Agencies: What Can be Automated?

4 Ways SaaS Products Have Changed the Technological Landscape of Asset Management

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As businesses hunt for viable platforms to manage assets better, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provides viable and purposeful solutions to keep overhead costs in check and scale up efficiently.

SaaS is a rapidly growing industry with cloud-based computing and state-of-the-art technology that has digitized several business processes. Gartner reports that the global end-user spending on SaaS will likely reach $597.3 billion in 2023 from $491 billion in 2022.

SaaS is changing the way businesses use software, especially for asset management. Businesses now have access to a complete suite of tools that helps streamline their processes through enhanced efficiency and easy access to the software’s functionality. [Read more…] about 4 Ways SaaS Products Have Changed the Technological Landscape of Asset Management