Florida water treatment plant was involved in second security incident before poisoning attempt: report

A new study from Dragos has found that a water treatment plant in Oldsmar, Florida -- where hackers attempted to poison the town's water earlier this year -- was also involved in another…

To Adopt Industry 4.0, We Must Look to the Lighthouses

Recognized by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Lighthouse facilities can also act as a guiding light for the manufacturing industry,…

California insurance provider to install 9.8-MW, 4.3-MWh solar + storage portfolio at 7 locations

California workers’ compensation provider State Compensation Insurance Fund announced construction has begun on a solar, EV and energy storage portfolio at seven of its locations. Designed by ENGIE and JLL, the portfolio will consist of…

How much economic damage would be done if a cyberattack took out the internet?

The recent closure of Colonial Pipeline's natural gas distribution infrastructure from a ransomware attack brings up a question: What economic damage could be caused by a cyberattack…

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Sunrun will install charging stations for Ford’s electric F-150, which can serve as home energy backup

The Ford Motor Company has chosen Sunrun to serve as the preferred installer of the home charging system for the new all-electric F-150 Lightning truck. The electric truck can serve as a stand-alone battery system in emergencies via its “Ford…

Young Brazilians prefer AI over humans for e-commerce advice

As Brazilians become accustomed to recommendation engines driven by artificial intelligence (AI) in e-commerce websites, some segments of the consumer base even prefer turning to automated…

The Need for Speed – Manufacturers Must Adapt Workers’ Skills for Fast Covid-19 Recovery

Low demand scenarios necessitate a different strategy: tools that can produce more pieces per edge while providing process security.…

Trina Solar’s Vertex modules are first using 210-mm wafer to enter North American market

Trina Solar’s Vertex module Trina Solar has revealed that the first modules using the industry’s largest wafer size (G12/210-mm) are coming off the production line of the company’s new factory in Vietnam and being shipped to North America. Trina…

As Google talks up privacy, Smart Canvas levels up its work suite

In March, I wrote about how Google has pursued a sometimes circuitous route that has driven a gradual shift from the ad-driven model that continues to fuel its growth to one that relies…