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Operational visibility and modern user interfaces

Cluttered user interfaces are like rain on a car windscreen, obscuring the most crucial information. As part of the drive to improve this issue, User Experience (UX) has replaced the term User Interface (UI) to describe visualisation methods which support users in decision-making with effective visual information. Here, Martin Hurley, …

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Novotek opens Ireland office

On April 17, 2023, industrial digital solutions provider, Novotek expanded its presence in Ireland with the opening of a new office. Novotek delivers consultation and vendor-led expert services across Northern Europe, and this move recognises the growing importance of the Irish market in the company’s future growth strategy. Novotek has …

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The benefits of a relational database versus a historian database

Manufacturing companies are increasingly collecting data and it has become correspondingly more important to collect, save and distribute all stored data for further use. Access to this information lays the foundation for faster decisions, increased productivity and reduced costs. In this article, George Walker, managing director of Novotek UK & Ireland, …

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Ten tips for modernising your HMI/SCADA system

Ageing industrial infrastructure can make it difficult to meet daily challenges for industrial plants and manufacturing companies. Fortunately, there are cost-effective ways to solve these challenges. Here, George Walker, managing director at Novotek UK & Ireland shares ten tips on how to modernise your HMI / SCADA system. Get up to date …

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Inspiring women in technology

An interview with Ramanpreet Chopra, software and support engineer at Novotek UK & Ireland  At school, Ramanpreet Chopra’s favourite subject was always maths and, as she got older and started her A-levels, a module in programming ignited her love for IT and computer science. Now, on International Women’s Day, Chopra …

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Novotek Solutions shows journey to Net Zero 2030

Novotek Solutions UK & Ireland, the industrial digital solutions provider, will host an open day at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, on March 24, 2023. The event follows the acquisition of Astec IT Solutions by Novotek and will focus on equipping customers for the ambitious journey to …

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Start one step at a time

The rise of connected industrial technologies and Industry 4.0 has prompted the development and launch of countless systems with extensive capabilities and functions. This is often beneficial for businesses with a defined and set long-term strategy, but it can lead to forcing early adoption and spending when deployments and licensing …

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Are your PLCs an easy target?

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the UK have faced a surge in cybercrime. In fact, research indicates that UK businesses experienced one attempted cyberattack every 46 seconds on average in 2020. Industrial businesses are a prime target for hackers and the ramifications of a data breach …

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Bridging the connectivity gap

In the age of connectivity, there is no shortage of useful information that engineers can leverage to optimise and improve operations. Everything from the speed of motors to the weather forecast can influence production. However, bringing these data sources together in a secure way is a challenge faced by many …

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Free consultancy helps industry see sense in data

As UK industry seeks to bolster productivity and efficiency in the wake of 2020’s lockdown, automation specialist Novotek UK and Ireland is urging businesses to strengthen their data strategy with advanced industrial analytics software. To this end, the company has partnered with GE Digital to offer six hours of free …

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