Once upon a time, operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) in the manufacturing industry were entirely separate functions. They were managed by different teams. They did not ‘touch’ one another. OT referred to the technology used to run the operational side of manufacturing businesses – anything from the machines on the factory floor, to … Digital manufacturing and the convergence of OT and IT
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Networks in the healthcare sector are under enormous pressure. Healthcare information is increasingly digital – and increasingly data-heavy, with high-resolution imagery and video alongside practitioners’ notes. Processes are increasingly paperless. Videoconferencing and other collaboration tools are fostering not only remote collaboration amongst clinicians, but also remote diagnosis and treatment. Power-hungry devices and applications are being … Passive Optical LAN transforming healthcare working
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During this tremendously challenging and dare we say, unprecedented time, MLR Networks wants to first state that our thoughts are with every family and individual impacted by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Secondly, we’d like to thank our clients for their continued support and absolute trust in our services. Businesses everywhere are faced with the task … Thank you to our customers
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The emergence of intent-based networking has been one of the most exciting and transformative trends in the networking industry in recent years. It has the potential to make organisations’ networks far more intelligent and agile, far more tailored to their needs and operations, far more efficient and far more automated. But what does intent-based networking … Intent-based networking for chemicals plants
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Has your workforce been sent to work from home as part of the fight against Covid-19? If so, you are clearly not alone. However, if your organisation did not previously have a formalised approach to remote or home working, suddenly facilitating these new practices can be a challenge – and it can also introduce new … Keeping home workers secure
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Never before has there been such a rapid and widespread shift to remote working. As countries across the world grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, any organisation which can enable is employees to work from home is being encouraged – or ordered – to facilitate this as quickly as possible. In turn, this is raising a … IT considerations for home workers
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On the one hand, the networking requirements for forward-thinking chemical plants are not so very different from those of other organisations. They need a network infrastructure that can support all their critical communications and data flows, which will underpin new applications as they add them, and keep their data safe. They probably want to be … Rugged requirements: building networks for chemical plants
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Why Webex is the go-to collaboration platform Interest in collaboration and videoconferencing tools has exploded over recent weeks – for obvious reasons. In this blog, we’re discussing why Cisco Webex Teams is our top choice collaboration platform – and one which will see your organisation through many challenges beyond Covid-19. Unified communications Effective collaboration … Why Webex is the go-to collaboration platform
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Find out how to revolutionise your home working with Cisco Webex. Join us for a webinar on Wednesday 1st April 2020 I 10 am – 11 am I When working from home it’s important that you’re as well connected and secure as if you were in the office. I’m delighted to invite you to attend … Find out how to revolutionise your home working with Cisco Webex.
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Notice for customers regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) With the number of incidences of coronavirus increasing daily, MLR Networks has put in place measures to reduce the risk of illness to our staff and customers. What are we doing? As per current Government guidance, we will continue as usual. We are, as always, committed to the … Notice for customers regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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