From design to maintenance, there are an increasing number of applications of these virtual copies of products or assets in Industry 4.0. A specialist in industrial processes, Actemium is at the crossroads of this transformation. According to market research firm MarketsandMarkets, the digital twin market is expected to grow from $6.9 billion in 2022 to $73.5 billion […]
“Secured Digital Grid”, a demonstrator developed by SDEL Contrôle Commande, showcases the company’s ability to secure transformer substations and prevents blackouts. The project was developed in collaboration with Axians. In 2017, Nantes-based company SDEL Contrôle Commande (SDEL CC) started designing a demonstrator. This Omexom (VINCI Energies) business unit, which specialises in instrumentation and control systems […]
Cyber-attacks, particularly those delivered via unauthorised remote access, are a growing threat for industrial facilities in which IoT is increasingly prevalent. This is an issue that Paris Aéroport, whose industrial information systems have been secured by Actemium in partnership with Axians using the WALLIX solution, has been taking very seriously for around 10 years. According […]
The current geopolitical context is a stark reminder that securing energy infrastructure control systems has become a strategic issue. Two principles should guide a robust cybersecurity strategy: “Zero Trust” and “Defense in Depth”. Last spring, the world of cybersecurity was shaken by a series of announcements. On April 17, the US government, through the Cybersecurity […]
In France, most retail federations, covering major supermarket chains, specialised stores and independent shops, have committed themselves to reducing electricity consumption in retail outlets. On 18 July 2022, France’s retail sector agreed on an “energy sobriety” or efficiency plan, applicable to large food and specialised retail stores from 15 October 2022. It will subsequently be […]
VINCI Energies is involved in a project in Bredene, Belgium, to create a large aquatic centre due to open its doors in 2024 with 50% lower energy consumption than a traditional swimming pool. To ensure compliance with environmental regulations, the Belgian municipality of Bredene needs to close its current swimming pool by 2024. The seaside […]
Under pressure from increasingly stringent regulation, manufacturers are having to overhaul their production models to make them more sustainable. Here, we look at some examples from the construction sector. Since the 1950s, lean management has emerged as “the” method for continuous improvement in competitiveness. Developed by Toyota in Japan, this approach aims to adapt business […]
Electrochemical storage: battery and chemical storage in the form of hydrogen.
What are the best technology and infrastructure options for companies to build and preserve their digital sovereignty? Various options exist, from so-called “on-premises” infrastructure to datacentre hosting and public or private cloud. But what is the right choice? In February 2022, twelve European Union member states expressed their willingness to allocate €7 billion to an […]
