An image of KidicalMass in Barcelona, in May 2022. Calvox Periche/Kidical Mass

Return of the child-friendly city?

Urban development and social norms concerning childhood have led European cities to a situation where streets are no longer places for children and young people. Gill Valentine has explained that this shift has been fuelled by our division of children into two categories – ‘angels’ and ‘demons’.
Racing Towards Accessibility

Racing Towards Accessibility

Charlie Triplett is a renowned accessibility coach and author of TheBookOnAccessibility, specializing in helping individuals and organizations create accessible digital experiences for people with disabilities. With expertise in web and mobile accessibility, assistive technology, and inclusive design, Charlie's comprehensive guide offers valuable insights on creating accessible content for various disabilities. As a recognized leader in the accessibility community, Charlie's work has made them a sought-after speaker at global conferences and events, making them an invaluable resource for inclusive digital experiences.
How Industrial 5G drives convergence of IT and OT for industry

How Industrial 5G drives convergence of IT and OT for industry

Siemens is addressing these challenges by developing a private Industrial 5G network infrastructure with a user-friendly interface tested in real-world environments. Additionally, they have Industrial 5G routers that allow for reliable wireless connectivity. As these challenges are resolved, we expect increased adoption of private Industrial 5G networks, driving digital transformation and competitive advantage in the industrial sector.
Industrial Operations X brings cutting-edge IT and AI to industrial automation.

Industrial Operations X brings cutting-edge IT and AI to industrial automation.

Industrial Operations X is a continuously growing interoperable portfolio of products and services for product engineering, execution, and optimization. This offering brings more information technology (IT) and software capabilities to automation and production operations, making industrial operations more adaptable and people centric.
Siemens and Microsoft drive industrial productivity with generative artificial intelligence

Siemens and Microsoft drive industrial productivity with generative artificial intelligence

With the new Teamcenter app for Microsoft Teams, anticipated later in 2023, the companies are enabling design engineers, frontline workers and teams across business functions to close feedback loops faster and solve challenges together. For example, service engineers or production operatives can use mobile devices to document and report product design or quality concerns using natural speech. Through Azure OpenAI Service, the app can parse that informal speech data, automatically creating a summarized report and routing it within Teamcenter to the appropriate design, engineering or manufacturing expert. To foster inclusion, workers can record their observations in their preferred languages which is then translated into the official company language with Microsoft Azure AI.
How Generative AI is Transforming Work.

How Generative AI is Transforming Work.

Generative AI is rapidly changing the landscape of white-collar work. This technology creates opportunities for professionals to focus on higher-value tasks and drive innovation by automating tasks, streamlining processes, and providing valuable insights. Although job displacement is a valid concern, embracing the potential of generative AI and preparing for the future of work can help professionals stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
Siemens partners with NTT Communications and NTT DATA to decarbonize industry

Siemens partners with NTT Communications and NTT DATA to decarbonize industry

Siemens has announced a partnership with NTT Communications and NTT Data to develop and implement a decarbonization roadmap aimed at helping companies in the manufacturing, automotive, and telecommunications sectors to reduce their carbon emissions. The initiative will focus on promoting the use of renewable energy, optimizing energy usage through data analysis, and developing sustainable business models. The partnership is part of Siemens' broader commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030 and to enable its customers to do the same. Through this partnership, Siemens aims to support its customers in transitioning to a more sustainable and low-carbon future while reducing costs and improving efficiency.
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Daimler Truck collaborates with Siemens to build an integrated digital engineering platform.

Siemens has announced its partnership with Daimler Truck AG to develop an end-to-end digital engineering solution. The partnership aims to optimize the entire development process for Daimler's commercial vehicles, from concept to production. The solution will be based on Siemens' Teamcenter portfolio, a comprehensive PLM (product lifecycle management) software, and will enable Daimler to increase efficiency, reduce costs and accelerate time-to-market for its trucks. The project is part of Daimler Truck AG's Xcelerator portfolio, a range of initiatives aimed at driving innovation and digitalization in the commercial vehicle industry.