Author: Connected World

Students are heading back to school across the nation, but summer’s not going out without a bang. On the west coast of the U.S., a massive heat wave during the first week of the month tested the energy grid. But, in general, the energy grid has kept up with demand throughout the summer months. A NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corp.) report from May had predicted the grid would experience strain this summer. How can the grid continue to meet evolving energy needs in the face of climate change, which scientists believe has led to temperature extremes and an increase…

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Automation and process automation will help society face major future challenges, including achieving sustainable, efficient, and interoperable production. For this reason and others, the market is poised for growth. According to Acumen Research and Consulting, the global intelligent process automation market is projected to reach nearly $28 million by 2030, which is up from less than $11 million last year. Acumen suggests the quick pace of change in the digital workplace is pushing the market forward, and intelligent process automation technology represents a huge opportunity for “step-change improvements in customer experience, productivity, and efficiency.” A push for further standards in…

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