Straight up: How the Kentucky bourbon industry is going high tech
Bourbon is one of the most popular spirits in the world. Some Kentucky distilleries are adding data analytics, automation, IoT sensors, and RFID tags to streamline production. Afternoon sunlight filters through the dusty windows of a 125-year-old bourbon warehouse as Wild Turkey master distiller Eddie Russell explains the process of making Kentucky’s most famous export.…
How to create an IoT Hub in Microsoft Azure
Successfully managing hundreds or more interconnected IoT devices requires a specific type of cloud-based solution. Image: metamorworks, Getty Images/iStockphoto The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the most powerful and persistent technological trends in business and shows no signs of slowing. It has become an integral part of the information technology infrastructure for many…
Kentucky's bourbon industry goes high tech: The inside story
Kentucky’s bourbon industry goes high tech: The inside story – TechRepublic Kentucky’s bourbon industry goes high tech: The inside story Watch Teena Maddox tour Buffalo Trace, Wild Turkey, and Bardstown Bourbon Company, and learn how the distilleries use data analytics, RFID, and more tech to streamline production and distribution. Kentucky’s bourbon industry goes high tech:…
A biometric vending machine for dispensing legal cannabis
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Spotted: The American startup PopCom is working on a vending machine that would allow the legal purchasing of government-regulated items. So, alcohol, medication and cannabis vending machines could be around the corner. “There are definitely infinite possibilities,” PopCom CEO Dawn Dickson told Columbus Business First. “My No. 1…
A recyclable coffee cup that is truly recyclable
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Portable wind turbine charges electronics on the go
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Campaign uses giant smartphone displays for suicide awareness
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Spotted: In the UK, the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) has launched an eye-catching campaign featuring large, interactive digital displays that resemble smartphones. The “Call for Help” campaign aims to break stigmas around mental health. The screens’ purpose is to show how frequent the CALM helpline receives calls. They are…
Adidas develops running shoes that can be recycled
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Spotted: Germany-based shoe giant Adidas has developed running shoes made from 100 percent recyclable material. The idea is that customers will be able to return the shoes to the company instead of throwing them away. Once back with the company, they can be broken down into material to…
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AI, IoT, and analytics top Gartner poll for top supply chain trends
Gartner found that companies are looking to automate and digitize as much of their business as possible with new tools like AI and analytics. CES 2019: How business professionals can benefit from AI in the enterprise IBM Watson can help with marketing, supply chain, and commerce, particularly as AI is moving from general to broad…