OCS to Acquire EMCOR UK, Strengthening Technical and Engineering Capabilities

OCS has announced the acquisition of EMCOR Group (UK) plc, a provider of hard services and integrated facilities management. The proposed acquisition will broaden OCS’s capabilities and increase its presence across the UK and Ireland, particularly in engineering and technical services. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals, with completion expected by the end of 2025. […]

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Functional safety up to SIL 3 in potentially explosive areas

The configurable safety modules of the PSRmodular XC product family from Phoenix Contact have been certified for use in potentially explosive areas. This extends the range of applications further. The PSRmodular XC product family is designed for use in extreme ambient conditions. With the easy configuration, safety-related applications up to SIL 3 and PL e can […]

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West Midlands businesses count the cost of JLR cyber-attack – survey

A snap survey of businesses across the West Midlands has revealed the significant financial and operational challenges facing JLR’s supply chain following a major cyber-attack. The research conducted by the Black Country, Greater Birmingham and Coventry and Warwickshire Chambers of Commerce aimed to discover the real impact of the automotive giant’s shutdown in the region. […]

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Cool Under Pressure: Winning the War on Corrosion in Data Center Cooling Systems

With the unprecedented rise in cloud-computing and AI, the need for data centers and supercomputers is booming. This astronomical output of artificial brain activity demands enormous amounts of power that quickly convert to heat as these mega-computers process billions of “thoughts” per second. The natural consequence is the proliferation of giant cooling towers alongside new […]

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Cornerstone Becomes the First UK Towerco to Adopt Vyntelligence AI Platform for Faster, Safer Site Delivery

Cornerstone, the UK’s leading mobile infrastructure company, has announced a landmark partnership with Vyntelligence (Vyn®), the market-leading Agentic Video Intelligence Work Platform, to accelerate tower site delivery, reduce audit costs, and raise safety standards across its entire national portfolio. With an increasing demand of mobile network operators (MNOs) and the government, the UK faces a […]

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Atlas Copco’s Modular Hybrid Power Generators are redefining off-grid power solutions

Addressing the growing demand for efficient and environmentally responsible power, Atlas Copco introduces its EPH series of modular hybrid power generators. Designed as a direct and cost-effective alternative to traditional diesel units, these intelligent systems drastically cut fuel consumption and operational costs while providing dependable energy exactly where and when it’s needed. Atlas Copco is […]

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Powering the future of med-tech devices: EMS returns to Medical Technology Ireland with innovative micro motor solutions

Marking its fourth consecutive exhibit, micro drive system supplier Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS) will attend Medical Technology Ireland, taking place September 24 to 25 at Galway Racecourse, Ireland. Exhibiting from stand 78, EMS will showcase a selection of high precise motion solutions that serve the industry, including demonstrations of FAULHABER’s DC brushless servomotors and stepper […]

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When Automation Fails: Lessons in Cyber Resilience from Europe’s Airport Ransomware Attack

Mantas Sabeckis, a white hat hacker and infosec researcher, explores the recent airport cyberattack and explains why it should awaken every business relying on digital systems and the third-party vendors behind them. This past weekend, millions of travelers faced a modern nightmare: delays, cancellations, and chaos at some of Europe’s busiest airports – Heathrow, Brussels, Berlin […]

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