technology adoption

80% of U.S. factories have no automation. Here's what's changing in 2026.

Eight in ten U.S. factories still run without any automation, even as AI vendor activity hits a peak. Here's what's actually moving on the floor.

Automation adoption is surging at trade shows. Most US factories still haven't started.

Record attendance at Automate 2026 and new AI-lab deals signal industry momentum, but 80% of US manufacturing facilities still run zero automation.

5G Adoption Remains Steady, Powers Through the Pandemic

5G dominates tech headlines and promises to have a big impact on our culture but what is the status of creating the 5G infrastructure? We caught up with the CEO of Capstone Partners, Allen Proithis, on the concerns that need to be addressed before 5G is widely adopted. Follow us on social media for the…

Why Does the US Rank so Low in Smart Cities

Question: Why does the US rank low in the worlds top smart cities? What areas of the world are in prime position for the smart cities of the future? We know that smart cities and smart devices are become increasingly common, but the United States still ranks surprisingly new in terms of our adoption of…

How to Power Innovation and Efficiency with Attention to the Little Things

On There’s More to IT, host Jason Claybrook and guests will explore some foundational questions about the technology that’s driving us all forward. Why do we build the stuff we build? What’s behind the scenes? Where are we falling short or putting revenue first? The days of post-trade show drinks and conversation are far from over….

How the Role of Artificial Intelligence is Changing During the Pandemic

Seasoned technology executives host a weekly discussion to highlight how IT teams and leaders can prepare to be agile and scalabale in an ever changing world.   To say 2020 has been a year of change is a monumental understatement. Everything from the way we socialize, to how we receive health care, to how we…

Taking EMV Migration Outdoors with Matt Nelson of AvaLAN Wireless

Keeping the financial data of customers secure is a huge concern for businesses, yet the number of Americans who experience some form of credit card fraud is still shockingly high. Migration to EMV has raised the standard for protecting the interests of consumers for many businesses, but this migration hasn’t taken place at the…

Listen: Robotic Arms Are Dominating The Future Of Automation

Looking in the perspective of the manufacturing industry, when considering buying parts, usually the one that is produced for cheaper and on a quicker timeline will always win. With that being said, automation or IoT in the space have really highlighted the problem with ROI in various companies as these complex equipment processes might…

LISTEN: The Evolution of Industrial IoT

On this episode of our Industrial IoT Podcast, we get to chat with Undrea Patterson from MultiTech. We discuss the evolution of IoT, challenges with the need for widespread adoption across multiple industries, and the arrival of the internet age for corn and cattle. For more information on MultiTech – be sure to check…