WESCO NEWS

In recent years, you’ve probably heard people talk about: the internet of things, digital transformation, digital building, converged networks, and smart buildings. But, do you know what they mean? Or what makes these words so important in the day-to-day business operations of a company, and how are they related to each other?

Fifty years ago, hospitals ran on tongue depressors and surgical masks. Today, they run on data. Considering the number of networks, connected devices, and data-rich applications now integral to patient care, is it any wonder hospital systems like Guthrie Health and Lake Nona Medical City are at the center of an optical telecom renaissance?

Think about all the devices and parts of your life that are connected in one way or another. The information on your cell phone automatically connects to your tablet, which then connects to your laptop and so forth.

Electricity is something we often take for granted. Because it’s so intertwined into our daily lives, from powering your smartphone to providing lighting in even the most obscure locations, we can often forget the dangers that come with it. When not properly installed or respected, there are significant risks of injury or fire from electrical hazards.

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, improving productivity is at the top of every plant manager’s mind. Tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) is vital to improving manufacturing performance. In the past, companies have relied on separate departments – think engineering, quality, finance and operations – with each gathering their own data and analyzing past performance. This can lead to outdated information and missing cross-functional correlations, making it difficult to implement meaningful change.