Last year, Dr. Karmen Kempka, Wibu-Systems’ Director Corporate Technology, published a post in this blog space about the various Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) initiatives brought forth by government, research organizations, and industry to stay ahead of and mitigate the pending risks of quantum computing on today’s cryptography standards.
Quantum computing brings with it enormous potential for progress across a wide range of fields. From accelerating drug discovery and o...

The flexibility afforded by a features-based licensing approach has brought significant value to both software vendors and end users.
With features-based licensing, software functionality can be segmented into separate parts that can be readily enabled by the software vendor via a license when desired or needed by the end user. This capability is particularly suited for powerful software programs where end users rarely utilize the full functionality of the software, at least initially, but can...

In November of 2024, BSA | The Software Alliance, a leading advocate for the global enterprise software industry, delivered a series of proposals to the incoming US Trump/Vance administration to address some of the most significant technology policy issues affecting economies and society. Although directed at the United States for consideration during the government transition period, the recommendations can be viewed as a foundational roadmap that can apply to all global governments a...

Machine builders or device manufacturers regularly face the challenge of adding license functionalities on small or exceedingly small devices. These classes of devices usually have limited computing power or memory, making it difficult to integrate robust protection and licensing solutions that typically require additional resources on the target device.
One such device in this category is the Variable Frequency Drive or VFD. A Variable Frequency Drive is a motor control device that protects an...

Robot vacuums, of all things, are the latest IoT devices to be exploited by cyber criminals. Apparently, robot vacuums have been reported moving around people’s homes while screaming profanities through the onboard speakers. The company’s software was later found to be vulnerable to intrusion. This story comes on the heels of additional reports of vulnerabilities found in other IoT products like Internet connected garage doors, alarms, cameras, and other smart home pro...

The Dragon is the fifth animal sign in the Chinese zodiac cycle and holds a significant place in Chinese culture as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, unparalleled in talent and excellence. 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon, a special year expected to bring an abundance of opportunities, changes, and challenges.
As China celebrates, we can draw our own parallels between this powerful symbol and our cutting-edge solution, AxProtector CTP. The dragon, a revered figure in Chines...

At the recent Automate Show held in Chicago, IL USA, thousands of industrial automation enthusiasts convened to learn about and discuss the latest technologies and solutions, from collaborative robots to ultra-efficient manufacturing processes and smart factories. Much of the buzz on the show floor was centered around novel applications of AI and machine learning (right at the “end of the arm”) geared toward helping companies invent solutions not typically found in the real...

Forécreu is the world’s leading manufacturer of stainless steel and titanium hollow bars for the medical device market. Partnering with the medical device industry’s major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Forécreu has become the gold standard in cannulated bars for the orthopedic, trauma and sports medicine markets.Use of cannulated raw materials can reduce manufacturing time and improve manufacturing efficiency. Production rates can increase from 50% to 70% whe...

The team at Automate.org, the North American trade association and a global advocate for advancing the benefits of automation, recently posted what they believe to be the top 5 emerging industrial automation trends in 2024 and invited automation enthusiasts to see these innovations at the upcoming Automate Show in Chicago, May 6-9. Let’s take a brief look at these technologies and add one additional trend that I think deserves much attention:

Digital Twins: The...