Interview, Cloud, Azure

Introducing Columbus: an expert in digital business applications

Introducing Columbus: an expert in digital business applications

By Lindsay James | 01 August 2019

Managing director Mary Hunter reveals the secrets to the firm’s success and outlines her vision for a prosperous future

Managing director Mary Hunter reveals the secrets to the firm’s success so far and future plans

Feature, Manufacturing, Cloud, Azure, AI

Building the factory of the future today with the right technology

Building the factory of the future today with the right technology

By Jacqui Griffiths | 19 July 2019

Transformation is rippling through the manufacturing industry as companies look to advanced cloud and digital communication technologies to empower their business

Manufacturing is transforming as companies empower themselves with cloud and digital technologies

News, Manufacturing, Education

Top five HoloLens implementations of 2019 to date

Top five HoloLens implementations of 2019 to date

By Elly Yates-Roberts | 20 June 2019

Companies such as Airbus, Arvizio, Bentley Systems and Toyota are innovating with the technology

News, Manufacturing, Cloud, IoT

Arvizio launches 3D hybrid rendering for Microsoft HoloLens

Arvizio launches 3D hybrid rendering for Microsoft HoloLens

By Elly Yates-Roberts | 30 May 2019

Used in conjunction with 5G, the extended reality solution could have a huge impact on manufacturing

News, Manufacturing, Cloud, Azure, IoT

How is technology transforming manufacturing?

How is technology transforming manufacturing?

By Elly Yates-Roberts | 27 May 2019

Microsoft’s Esat Dedezade explores how Azure, HoloLens and IoT are getting more from the industry

Feature, Manufacturing, Dynamics, Cloud, IoT, AI

Game-changing breakthroughs for manufacturers

Game-changing breakthroughs for manufacturers

By Jacqui Griffiths | 23 May 2019

At Hannover Messe 2019, the firm demonstrated how technology advances and innovations in intelligent manufacturing are delivering game-changing breakthroughs. Here we discover what this means for the industry

How advances in intelligent manufacturing are enabling new levels of innovation for the industry

News, Public safety, Transportation, Azure, IoT, AI

Downer uses Microsoft Azure to improve train safety in Sydney

Downer uses Microsoft Azure to improve train safety in Sydney

By Elly Yates-Roberts | 23 April 2019

Firm’s TrainDNA solution stores and analyses data to enhance engineers’ decision-making

Case study, Manufacturing, Government, Education, Azure

King County chooses Taqtile and Hololens for employee training

King County chooses Taqtile and Hololens for employee training

By Elly Yates-Roberts | 18 April 2019

Firm uses hands-free mixed reality instructions to help staff and prevent future operational issues

Viewpoint, Manufacturing, Hannover Messe, Azure, IoT

How ICONICS can maximise manufacturing asset performance

How ICONICS can maximise manufacturing asset performance

By Guest | 08 April 2019

Melissa Topp explains how the firm’s Digital Twins for Manufacturing solution uses virtual modelling to optimise operations management, engineering time and resources, and productivity

Melissa Topp explains how the firm’s digital twins solution can optimise time, resources and productivity

News, Manufacturing, Dynamics, AI

Toyota improves operations with Microsoft HoloLens

Toyota improves operations with Microsoft HoloLens

By Elly Yates-Roberts | 02 April 2019

Mixed reality technology is simplifying paint inspections and ensuring employee safety

Microsoft releases HoloLens 2, the latest version of its mixed reality tech

Microsoft releases HoloLens 2, the latest version of its mixed reality tech

By Elly Yates-Roberts | 25 February 2019

Second edition is more immersive and comfortable and offers accelerated time-to-value

Viewpoint, Manufacturing, IoT

Connecting the field to the IoT to boost productivity and improve operations

Connecting the field to the IoT to boost productivity and improve operations

By Rebecca Gibson | 04 February 2019

ICONICS’ Melissa Topp discusses how its new connected field service, digital twins and watch/voice user interface technology will help organisations

ICONICS’ Melissa Topp discusses how connected field service and digital twins are helping organisations

News, Retail, Cloud, Azure, AI

Was 2018 the year Microsoft changed the face of retail?

Was 2018 the year Microsoft changed the face of retail?

By Elly Yates-Roberts | 31 December 2018

The Azure cloud, HoloLens, AI and chatbots are transforming how we shop

News, Manufacturing, Resources, Cloud, Azure

Maersk Drilling adopts Microsoft HoloLens

Maersk Drilling adopts Microsoft HoloLens

By Elly Yates-Roberts | 26 November 2018

Mixed reality solution will improve efficiency and security for Danish rig operator

Hevolus joins Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Partner Program

Hevolus joins Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Partner Program

By Elly Yates-Roberts | 09 November 2018

International B2B company is already creating HoloLens-based solutions for customers

Luminous Group develops fire safety survey tool using Microsoft HoloLens

Luminous Group develops fire safety survey tool using Microsoft HoloLens

By Lindsay James | 04 October 2018

RIVO 3D mapping system uses mixed reality technology to digitise processes

News, Healthcare, AI

Digital Surgery becomes Microsoft Mixed Reality Partner

Digital Surgery becomes Microsoft Mixed Reality Partner

By Lindsay James | 02 October 2018

Health technology firm will develop surgical care solutions using HoloLens

Four key strategies to expand the use of immersive technology

Four key strategies to expand the use of immersive technology

By Lindsay James | 11 September 2018

Capgemini research identifies strategies of firms who are realising the most benefit from AR and VR

News, Healthcare

Alder Hey Children’s Hospital to use HoloLens in its operating theatres

Alder Hey Children’s Hospital to use HoloLens in its operating theatres

By Lindsay James | 10 August 2018

Microsoft's mixed reality technology promises to help doctors improve surgical procedures

News, Manufacturing, Dynamics

SECO/WARWICK chooses Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations

SECO/WARWICK chooses Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations

By Lindsay James | 03 August 2018

With help from ANEGIS, the heat processing company will use the tech to digitally transform