The Chinese tech giant Huawei pleaded not guilty Thursday to U.S. trade-theft charges in a case that has heightened a trade dispute between the world's two largest economies.
The pleas were registered in federal court in Seattle, where a 10-count indictment was unsealed in January against two Huawei units, Huawei Device Co. and Huawei Device USA.
Charges consist of conspiracy to steal trade secrets, attempted theft of trade secrets, wire fraud and obstruction of justice. The conspiracy charge carries a potentiality fine of $5 million or three times the value of the stolen trade secret, whichever is greater, the U.S. Attorney's office said Thursday.
U.S. District Judge Ricardo S. Martinez set a March 2020 trial date.
The U.S. has arrested China of using predatory tactics to turn Chinese companies into leaders in tech fields such as robotics and electric vehicles.
From 2012 to 2014, prosecutors allege, Huawei engaged in a scheme to steal the technology behind a robotic device that Bellevue, Washington-based T-Mobile used to test smartphones, in accordance to the charges.
Prosecutors say one Huawei worker even got rid of the robot's arm from T-Mobile's lab, took detailed measurements and photos of it, and then sent the information about it to China; the company says the worker acted separately and was later fired.
A federal jury in Seattle awarded T-Mobile $4.8 million in damages in 2017.
Huawei, the No. 2 smartphone maker and an a must player in global communications networks, has also been charged in New York with lying to banks concerning deals that violated economic sanctions against Iran. The daughter of the company's founder has been arrested in Canada and is awaiting extradition to the U.S. No arraignment has been set in the New York case, but Huawei denies the charges.
Trade talks between the United States and China are far from completion, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told lawmakers Wednesday, but President Donald Trump raised hopes earlier in the week when he said he would postpone a scheduled March 2 increase in tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese imports.



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TF1 Series consists of an inductively combined position marker fastened to a moving rod/piece of the user’s application that requires a position measurement and the sensor with operational and programming status LEDs.
 
TF1 Series consists of an inductively joined position marker fastened to a moving rod/piece of the user's application that calls for a position measurement and the sensor with operational and programming status LEDs. While operating, LEDs suggest regardless of whether the sensor is operating and the marker within measuring range, out of range as well as indicating results of internal diagnostics for valid output from the sensor.
The physical properties measured by the TF1 are position, and for some of the digital interfaces: speed and temperature.
 
Key TF1 Series specifications include stroke lengths of 100 to 1,000 mm, resolution to 1 µm, absolute linearity of ≤ ±0.025% of full scale for analog and ≤ ±100 µm for digital outputs, reproducibility of ≤10 µm for ≤ 400 mm stroke lengths and ≤20 µm for >400 stroke lengths for analog outputs. A high-precision mode for digital outputs features repeatability to <5 µm. It has an update rate of >10kHz—equivalent to <100 µsec.
TF1 Series sensors are plug-in suitable with many current sensors including magnetostrictive and resistance track sensors.
 
Other key TF1 Series specifications consist of operation within specifications with up to 100 g shock and 20 g vibration. The sensors are sealed to IP 67, have an operating temperature range of -40 to +85°C and unlimited mechanical life with floating position marker. Output interfaces include analog voltage or current, SSI, CANopen and IO-Link.


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Crystal Parrott, head of Dematic’s Robotics Center of Excellence to review how logistics providers can add emerging robotic technologies to tackle their unique supply chain problems
 
On Sunday, March 10, industry experts on robotic automation including Parrott, a vice president for the Dematic Robotics Center of Excellence, will discuss issues and trends resulting from the increase in volume and complexity of order fulfillment driven by the growth of e-Commerce. The session gets ongoing at 11 a.m. at the Hilton Austin Downtown, as part of the Entrepreneurship & Startups track.
'As technology persists to advance at lightning speed, it is crucial to continuously search for viable solutions from a variety of sources. The SXSW event has a platform for innovators and start-ups to present their ideas and get the exposure needed to propel ideas into industry,' said Parrott, who brings about 30 years of robotic and automation experience to the panel.
 
wdIncreasing capacity, reducing operating costs and minimizing processing time by leveraging emerging robotic technologies are topics Parrott plans to address during the 60-minute session. The four-person panel, which comprises of experts from robotics, supply chain and logistics, will discuss the role of robotics from both a technology viewpoint as well as from a pragmatic approach to working alongside human colleagues.
'Our panel brings together the perspective of the investor, the start-up, the solution provider and the end user on bridging the gap between innovation and successful implementation. Dematic is happy to be a participant in this event,' adds Parrott.


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For close to two decades, SPAR 3D Expo & Conference has been the top global event for the registration of 3D technology in industry. The surge in 3D advancement and business growth is literally changing the way professionals work across multiple industries, from AEC to asset management, mapping to manufacturing, insurance to infrastructure, process to power, civil engineering to surveying, and more. Conference content covers 3D technologies from input to output, from 3D sensing to 3D processing to 3D visualization tools.
Who exhibits?
SPAR 3D brings together the top hardware, software and visualization solutions providers from across the globe for 3 action-packed days of education, exhibits and live demonstrations. Solutions providers involved in 3D sensing, 3D processing, and 3D visualization will want to get in front of our audience.
Exhibitor categories include:
3D sensing
Mobile Lidar
Laser Scanning
Aerial Lidar
SLAM
UAV/UAS
Wearable sensors
Digital cameras/Photogrammetry
Underwater Imaging
Multispectral imaging
Ground penetrating radar
360 degree video
Synthetic Aperture Radar, Geiger Mode, Flash Lidar
Hand-held devices
3D Processing
Large data solutions
Working in the cloud
3D modeling software
Feature extraction
Change detection
Optimization
Point cloud processing
CAD
BIM
3D Visualization
Augmented reality/Virtual Reality/Mixed Reality
Immersive environments (igloos, caves)
3D printing
3D models
Why Attend?
From sensing with drones, mobile rigs and hand-held devices to AR, VR and 3D printed deliverables, everything 3D is here at the only industry-agnostic, platform-neutral 3D event in the current market:
SPAR 3D Expo & Conference.
Since 2004, SPAR 3D has been exhibiting best-in-class 3D devices from input to output.  It’s the must-attend event for gurus from multiple industries to see and learn about the technologies that are changing how work is done today and to get a preview of the fascinating innovations to come.
Here’s what you can count on:
100+ practical, engaging talks by industry veterans and entrepreneurs
> Learn about the 3D technologies that are increasing efficiency, saving time and money, mitigating risk and improving safety
Dozens of cutting-edge demonstrations
> Test innovative new technologies in a hands-on demo area
120 booths chock full with best-in-class 3D sensing, processing and visualization solutions from leading vendors around the world
> Qualify and compare the newest products and services all in one place
More than 1,000 3D innovators
> Network with peers, discuss challenges and solutions, and grow your professional network


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The Memory Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc., a global leader in the concept and manufacture of a digital storage systems and media for military and aerospace programs, announces the AMADEUS – the Advanced Memory and Data Exchange Universal System. The AMADEUS includes the Model 9740 Multi-Port® data transfer system which has four removable memory cards (RMC) and a mini-Ground Station Adapter (GSA). The Model 9740 has simultaneous data interface over 10GB Ethernet, Mil-Std 1553, RS-232/422 as well as choices to record several SMPTE 292 and NTSC (RS-170) video/audio networks.
 
All Kaman RMC boasts a capacity of 2TB with AES 256 protected data-at-rest. This small card is manufactured in a robust and hermetically sealed stainless steel case and moves data at blinding speeds. The pocket sized GSA allows for expeditionary operations and allows the operator to connect with practically any pc via USB 3.0 in order to easily transfer pre-and post-mission data. AMADEUS is built to match with Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACETM) and wonderfully function in the harshest military, aerospace, and industrial conditions.
 
Kaman Memory keeps to aggressively pursue advanced enhancements that will increase capacity, read/write exchange rates, state-of-the-art data security, favorable size, weight, power, and a modular design that can support a number of exclusive and ever-changing customer requirements. Kaman Memory professionals look forward to reviewing current products and invite visitors to examine the abilities of the new products.


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The HERMETIC V-Line (Variant-Line) is designed for a quick, demand-and price-optimized delivery of refined motor pumps for common, predefined applications in the chemical and petrochemical industries. There is a choice of single and multi-stage variants with different hydraulics, motor ratings and material versions including the appropriate monitoring technology. The application grid includes pumping heads from 12 to 295 m, pumping capacities from 1.0 to 130 m3/h, fluid temperatures from -40°C to + 120°C, power levels from 8 to 48 kW and pressure ratings from 16 to 40 bar. Within these guidelines, numerous pump-motor combinations can be constructed with just a few clicks via an online tool.


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The Qualcomm® Robotics RB3 Platform supports the development of smart, power-efficient, and cost-effective robots. The Qualcomm Robotics RB3 platform uses heterogeneous computing and Qualcomm® Artificial (AI) Engine to assist on-device machine learning, computer vision, robust security, multimedia, Wi-Fi, and cellular connectivity capabilities. It is based on the Qualcomm® SDA845/Qualcomm® SDM845 SoC.
 
Made up of a thorough set of hardware, software, and development tools, the Qualcomm Robotics RB3 platform is made to help manufacturers and developers create robotic products, starting from large industrial and enterprise robots to small battery-operated ones with challenging power and thermal dissipation requirements.
 
From growth board offerings for prototyping, to off-the-shelf system-on-module (SoM) solutions to speed commercialization, to convenience for chip-on-board designs, the Qualcomm Robotics RB3 offers versatile options for development and commercialization.


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Giant platform organizations increasingly own the digital infrastructure on which everyone else trades. The digital titans—Amazon, Google, and Facebook in the West and Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu in the East—publicly state that they want to take a cut of all our digital commerce. Increasingly, CEOs fear the day when one of them enters their market.
 
We frequently see platform organizations as the way digital natives such as Amazon, Alibaba, and Uber capture share in retail, financial services, health, hospitality and transport. But using the Internet of Things (IoT), other digital natives (e.g., Thingworx) are also capturing the support functions of manufacturing in its 22 sectors from chemicals, automotive and machinery through food, plastics and petroleum to computers, medical, textiles and furniture. Why is the platform business model increasingly necessary in manufacturing? In higher level economies manufacturing continues to drive innovation, productivity growth and export while in building economies manufacturing offers a path to higher living standards. Nevertheless, increasing demand for new products in both constantly pushes manufacturing for faster cycle times, lower costs and more innovation. In the future more and more manufacturers will be compelled to experiment with a platform business model to orchestrate the increasing proliferation of products demanded by consumers and businesses.
 
Ambitious, bold manufacturers, such as John Deere, Siemens, and GE, can thrive by liberating platforms from within themselves, facilitating exchanges between producers, even previous competitors and consumers — swapping the means of production for the means of connection.
 
Many platform organizations are now more useful and durable than traditional companies. As a result, firms and government agencies now inspect them in their annual strategy processes and innovation groups.
 
The Manufacturing Opportunity
 
We all know that margins and ROI in the manufacturing sector get tighter and tighter. Becoming a platform organization grants an escape route, a way to move up the value chain, and have significantly higher margins and ROI perception as a result.
 
Industrial manufacturing organizations have a huge asset at their disposal—data. The huge amounts of data from IoT instrumented assets like plant, transport, materials and products develop great possibilities for services that can be changed in a marketplace. Similarly, a manufacturer with good AI or analytical skills could use that information to establish a platform that finds, matches, connects and supports participants in an ecosystem.
 
A great scenario of an industrial company already on the platform organization journey is Siemens Mindsphere, which is taking the data from its own industrial products and those of competitors to create ecosystems between its partners and customers, creating new revenue-generating services.
 
Taking the Leap: Creating the Platform
 
Manufacturers starting the journey to build a platform business model might need to look outside their own business at the emerging ecosystem, but relate that back to the value developed in the existing business model; otherwise the organization loses the promising competitive plus of its relationships, intellectual property, products, services, domain knowledge, scale, data, etc. The task is to discover the ecosystem and its participants, preferably by developing a Wardley Map, where the finest customer need serves as an anchor. Extremely, that need is an experience, rather than a product or a service, which calls for the platform to orchestrate many more partners than a traditional organization.
 
Establishing the Platform
 
The next step is to run up the best opportunity into a value proposition and Market-Shaping Strategy (MSS) with relevant market participants. An MSS redefines competition in the system through Gameplay, increasingly using nudge economics. At this point there are five regular options for constructing a platform organization. In the first three, you own all or part of a Minimum Viable Platform (MVPl).
 
Design and build an MVPl with a few strategic capabilities and core domain knowledge from the existing organization, and then motivate existing producers and citizens/customers to migrate.
Enter an ecosystem, discover the most promising propositions and their boosting business model—perhaps by building an MVPl—then exit and build your own platform.
Take a share in or buy someone else’s MVPl (in your core or a peripheral market) and help it scale.
Join the ecosystem of an existing platform and work with that platform to become one of its most influential producers.
Join the ecosystem of an established platform and do enough to remain on the platform’s panel of producers.
Growing the Platform
 
A transformation after traditional to platform model is a broad, deep change. You will have to think ecosystem-in, not inside-out. You will have to decide which parts of the ecosystem to own and which to control, and which to influence. You will have to co-create an MSS or enhance someone else’s. You will have to change historical patterns of capital allocation, and take brutal decisions about what to make, what to buy and where to partner. You may even have to eat your own revenue.
 
What If I Don’t Want to Be the Platform?
 
There will only be a few platform organizations in any one sector, so strategic preparing and first mover advantage will be critical to success for companies that want to own the platform. But it is not important to own the platform to be prospering in an ecosystem. A manufacturer could convert itself within the platform organization model as a favored producer, where it offers services/products that boost the core platform offering. This approach negates the need to try and topple an existing platform, or the level of risk/investment associated with being the first mover. There are also many more opportunities for companies taking this approach.
 
It’s an Opportunity Not a Threat
 
Making the change to a platform business needs the patience for emergent strategy, the creativity for iterative design and the skills for agile execution. Above all, it needs the dedicated application of data-driven insights to help develop other ecosystem players and to retain them. Manufacturers should think about how they can play in the platform organization model, creating opportunities to grow their business, revenues and margins.


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According to the Future of Manufacturing report, a third of manufacturers establish profit through servitization. Robots as a Service (RaaS), the business model for deploying robotic automation on lease, is also starting to gain traction. Let’s analyze the possible of RaaS, when reviewed to traditional robot purchasing.
 
RaaS explains the purchase of industrial robots by leasing robotic devices as recommended, as opposed to the traditional method of purchasing a robot outright. Like many other servitization models, the concept boasts lower upfront costs and the advantage of ongoing maintenance. But, why fix a model that isn’t broken?
 
Robots have long reigned supreme in some areas of manufacturing, such as automotive production and heavy industry. As the first adopters of six-axis robots, some as early as the 1960s, these large-scale industries understand the potential of robotics and importantly, have the financial resource to deploy this technology.
 
Little to medium-sized manufacturers, on the other hand, haven’t been as quick to adopt robotic automation. High upfront costs make acquiring, integrating and maintaining an industrial robot unfeasible for many smaller businesses. However, RaaS could soon change this.
 
Evaluating the Benefits
 
One of the benefits of RaaS is the probability to lower the barrier of entry for smaller manufacturers. Leasing robots on a monthly, quarterly or yearly fee reduces the upfront cost dramatically, allowing manufacturers to commit in otherwise overtly expensive automation, without breaking the bank.
 
Getting rid of direct costs isn’t the only relief for smaller manufacturers. A large part of the saving from RaaS would be a decrease in unforeseen maintenance costs. Like many other servitization models, as the robot is hired, the onus and cost of fixing the robot would fall on the robot provider.
 
Think this as an example. A medium sized manufacturer has ordered an industrial robot to help with production, but after a few months the machine has broken down. On top of initial cost of purchasing the robot outright, the manufacturer would have to expend resources on employing specialist repair technicians, purchasing replacement parts and getting the robot back in working order.
 
Of course, some industrial robot suppliers do provide warranty and after sales support for their machines, despite of the system used to purchase the robot. However, selecting through RaaS could give smaller manufacturers with the additional reassurance they need to make the initial investment.
 
Shopping through RaaS would mean all repair expenditure would be taken on by the provider. What’s more, as the direct supplier of the machine in question, the service provider should be able to fix the machine quickly as they are familiar with the technology, reducing the amount of downtime experienced by the manufacturer.
 
Lessening the expense of unplanned maintenance would allow for even the smallest of manufacturers to work funds on other parts of the business, including the potential for more automation.
 
Keeping it Traditional
 
Servitization boasts reduced maintenance and reduced upfront costs. However, purchasing industrial robots outright doesn’t necessarily carry financial risks. RaaS may not suit the requirements for every manufacturer. However, there are ways to reap the benefits of this business model, while ensuring they have complete ownership of the machines operating in their facilities.
 
One way of reducing the likelihood of unplanned maintenance is to select the highest quality of robots before making an investments. By ordering an industrial robot from a reputable supplier, smaller manufacturers will be certain to receive a trustworthy high-quality product. They will also have access to a strong distribution network that will support their needs every step of the way being able to quickly supply free parts. Overall, even without RaaS, small manufacturers are in a strong position to start automating.


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Engineering is a broad term that covers a great many various and rewarding career opportunities.
As engineers through time get their objectives, so it sits the foundation for new industries and therefore new career opportunities. It’s only a few decades ago that careers such as software and electronics engineering were unheard of, yet now they are one of the most important roles in modern life.
There will be many considerations to make before you pursue a career in this field, so read below for a clearer understanding of what is available, and the roles you can undertake.
 
Becoming an engineer
The ordinary requirement for being an engineer is to have a good understanding of scientific and mathematical principles and an en-quiring, imaginative type of mind. You’ll need a degree in your chosen field, but engineering covers so many varying specialties that wherever your specific talents and interests lay there will be a matching role in engineering.
Civil engineering
One of the most well-known branches of the occupation is civil engineering. The role of a civil engineer is vital in the infrastructure of human existence. Civil engineers design and then supervise the creation of roads and other transport links, public buildings, and water and energy supply systems. They play a critical role in the safe design of structures to ensure they can tolerate extreme weather problems and ground instability such as might be experienced during a hurricane or earthquake, and part of their remit is to make sure construction projects comply with environmental and safety regulations.
Automotive engineering
Automotive engineers are trusted for designing and developing all of the many many kinds of vehicles you might encounter, from your family car to concept supercars. They use highly advanced technology and computer systems to develop their ideas into efficient, eco-friendly forms of transport and aerodynamically advanced vehicles that combine beauty with extraordinary power and performance.
Biomedical engineering
Biomedical engineers use the science behind biology and medicine combined with engineering principles to develop the equipment used in health care. Their role is to improve the lives of patients and ensure exceptional patient care, and they’re responsible for the design, creation, and maintenance of a range of medical devices and technologies, including:
- Magnetic resonance imaging machines (MRIs) and other sophisticated diagnostic imaging equipment
- Robotic surgical devices
- Artificial organs
- Artificial limbs
Wherever a device, machine, or another form of technological solution could enhance the patient experience, biomedical engineers will be working on the mechanics in collaboration with medical professionals.
 
Environmental engineering
Environmental engineers are becoming increasingly sought after with the rising worry about how we should attention for the planet. They highlight on ensuring the quality of the air and water and the stability and fertility of the soil is maintained and improved, looking at such areas of concern as water-borne disease control, recycling, air pollution, waste management, and other influences on the atmosphere. Projects would include technological solutions for air and water treatments, sustainable energy, and protection from radiation, as well as assessing the effects of other new forms of technology.
 
Computer engineering
Computer Engineers work on increasing and establishing computers and the programs they use.
Hardware engineers target on the computer system, designing and upgrading the internal workings of the computer, or its hardware; incorporating the motherboard, graphics cards, audio systems, and other physical aspects of the operating systems ready for programming.
Software engineers concentrate on the coding side of the equation, working on operating system software like Windows or specialist software packages such as Microsoft Office. They work on enhancing the performance of these programs and their capabilities, aiming to increase user experience and make computing easier and more productive for end users.
 
These are just a few examples of the many branches of engineering, with many other specialist roles also being available, including:
 
- Aerospace Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Applied Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Audio Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Molecular Engineering
- Nanoengineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
 
Engineering is one of the most important roles in human society, and everything you do in your daily life depends on the ideas, skills, and expertise of professional engineers. If you are interested in any of the branches of engineering, there’s never been a better time to develop your aptitude and train to join the ranks of the engineering elite.


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Manufacturers are already going through a digital transformation age, which is altering the technology landscape in the complete industry. Today, manufacturing machines connected to the network can provide process feedback, predict failure rates, and communicate in real time with a larger manufacturing system. Manufacturers leverage this data from the plant floor to enhance their business.
 
The fact is that, this digital transformation is causing manufacturers to gradually become more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Over the last few of years, the industry has noticed annual double digit increases in the number of attacks on manufacturing systems. We’re transitioning to a period where Industrial IoT (IIoT), Industry 4.0 and IT/Operational Technology (OT) has become the norm in the manufacturing industry, but it’s also leading to major security problems. IIoT is pushing the convergence of IT and OT where both IT and OT teams need to understand the risks imposed by IIoT devices connecting to the Internet or corporate network and determine how to track and monitor those risks. And Industry 4.0 moves data from complex systems into converged platforms (PLM, ERP, MES, etc.), where some may call the information in these systems “the crown jewels” of their IP. Once that gets hacked, it’s game over for manufacturers.
 
When it comes to cyberattacks in the industry, there are two major concerns; intellectual property (IP) and downtime caused by breaches. Hackers target manufacturers for their product designs, computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) data, bill of materials and production process information. They also target a manufacturers programmable language controllers (PLCs) and manufacturing execution systems (MES), which are what makes the production line move. A breach into these systems could result downtime, missed supplier commitments and huge financial losses.
 
Instead of worrying about having to shut down the shop because of a cyberattack, or a cyberattack shutting down the shop floor by itself, carry out these steps to help improve the security of your business. 
 
Need for increased visibility:
It’s crucial for manufacturers to have visibility into their network so they can see and understand threats as they happen. With visibility of the network, the security team can identify when a new device comes on line or a new IP is accepted. It also allows you to recognize which device(s) are causing problems, and when a device on the shop floor is talking to another device that it shouldn’t be communicating with. Tools such as security event information event software, and network monitoring applications can aid in real time visibility.
 
It is time to patch:
Let’s say you manufactured a ball joint. Generally, there was no need for changes.  The injection molding was the same, the specs, process, and systems didn’t need to change for many years.  Even the PC running system and patch level stayed the same. Well, now Industry 4.0 is changing all of that. These systems now connected to the internet meaning we need to patch vulnerabilities. Before, manufacturers were concerned that patching could impact their specific software, so they overlooked it.  That isn’t an option any longer. Manufacturers need to patch, test patches on software, and upgrade systems that can’t be patched anymore.
 
Connectivity & Collaboration:
Many manufacturers have factories across the globe where remote availability is required. Plant owners need to access the shop floor from everywhere and vendors need access to their machines for diagnostics, performance metrics and updates. Different business devices from across the globe need to correspond on one network, in real-time. VPNs, SDWAN, two factor authentication, 24x7 monitoring, and third party security are all topics of consideration now. For organizations with limited teams or skillsets, outsourcing to a vendor may be a viable approach.
 
Rapid response:
Your business is more connected than ever. Even if you keep up the tips above, and go over and beyond industry best practices, something is going to arise. It is a matter of time before there is a security incident. Plan ahead. Develop procedures, educate both internal and external teams and make positive they know what to do when a breach occurs, and use these procedures frequently. If you do not have expertise on hand to deal with a security incident, reach out to a partner to fill any gaps. Partners can help with proactive threat mitigation, threat investigations and threat response. When something happens, timing is key. Having people, processes, and partners in place is key to a rapid response.
 
The digital transformation age is already here, and hackers aren’t going anywhere. Don’t wait for a breach to happen on your network to make a change. Implementing these key tactics can make a huge difference in your security posture.


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Tesla sweptback into the automotive industry on a wave of great news and disruptive promise. Now the company is knowing that large-scale automotive manufacturing is infamously hard to perfect. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has acknowledged that supply chain trouble have brought to production delays, missed quotas, and busted deadlines.
 
Previous production problems have sent Tesla’s stock price billowing. In order to reduce the damage, Tesla has decided to remove multiple color picks. This quick fix may help to speed up production, but it does nothing to answer the circulation concerns that put production in turmoil in the first place.
 
Successful automotive manufacturers have one thing in common: The quality and consistency of the product are straight associated to the strength of the supply chain. Tesla is understanding this the hard way, but Toyota has been preaching this standard for many years. The automaker excels in terms of quality, thanks largely to the time it has invested in vetting suppliers and negotiating bulk deals. Toyota is successful because it has operated to guard its supply chain.
 
Tesla has taken the opposite track, rushing into production before building up a dependable distribution infrastructure. The company follows a “ build it and they will come ” philosophy based on the idea that tech can solve the historical challenges of manufacturing. Tesla is making a big bet and has experienced some high-profile stumbles. Still, the company's data-driven approach to supply chain management is the wave of the future.

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