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The new manufacturing workplace 

For decades, manufacturing was a productivity-driven business, setting an example to other sectors on how to run an efficient operation. But today’s connected world is a very different place to work and, as a result, manufacturers have fallen behind other industries that have been quicker at adopting new technologies.

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An analytical liaison for a sustainable future 

Dependent on the unpredictable? To disclose the secret of upcoming environmental and weather conditions is a fundamental challenge for the energy, utilities and agriculture industries. Reliable short-term and long-term predictions of plant growth, yield, pest infestation, wind speed, rainfall, ocean currents or solar radiation – the answer lies in the analytical liaison of geotemporal information and the Internet of Things (IoT). Or in short: Data to models - this it is what the latest developments from the Microsoft Research labs are all about.

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IoT at sea: oceans of data aboard floating hotels 

The world of offshore oil rigs and drilling vessels may not be the first place you’d expect to find the Internet of Things (IoT), but the controls, sensors and machinery found there generate a vast amount of valuable data — a potential boon for businesses that know how to harness and use this rich resource.

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Accelerating speed to market 

Technology accelerator programs, which provide start-ups with the technology, funding and advisory resources they need to speed up their entry to market, are fast becoming a staple in financial services markets across the globe.

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How Power & Utilities Use Machine Learning 

The smart energy ecosystem continues to emerge with a steady increase in renewables—especially in countries like Germany and the Netherlands and regions like California and Hawaii who are participating in renewables in a much larger way.

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Remembering Jon Arnold – a man larger than life itself 

Some people may have noticed the Microsoft product flags at half-mast on Monday. This is in memory of my great friend and Managing Director of Worldwide Power and Utilities, Mr. Jon Arnold. Jon passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 and services were held Sunday, May 17. Jon Arnold was a tremendous person with a huge

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Going global 

Guiding your way around large and crowded indoor venues, such as shopping malls, sports stadiums, museums, convention centers and hospitals, can be difficult. Signage is often ineffective and the global positioning technologies built into mobiles cannot be used indoors because they require a clear satellite signal to work effectively. Today, many companies are realizing the benefits of deploying indoor location-based services (ILBS) solutions that not only help people navigate venues easily, but also provide them with contextual information to enhance the visitor experience.