Kevin Parker

Senior contributing editor, CFE Media

Articles

System Integration December 13, 2023

System integrators: Best of a breed

Systems integration requires highly trained individuals to execute detailed, complex protocols, but they also need to be flexible.

By Kevin Parker
System Integration December 13, 2023

Systems integrators continue applying technology to human endeavors

As the workplace changes, the integration imperative persists and leads to innovation for the System Integrator of the Year winners.

By Kevin Parker
System Integration December 13, 2023

The time is now for systems integrators, manufacturers

Labor and skills shortages justify increased automation; SIs occupy key position in today’s supply chains; SI Giants embrace the opportunities

By Kevin Parker
System Integration May 30, 2023

Systems integrators’ future is bright, but proceed with due caution

Systems integrators warned hyper-growth may be at an end; what to expect in the 2nd half of 2023 and beyond.

By Kevin Parker
System Integration May 26, 2023

Unicorns galore at system integrator conference

Systems integrators deliver sophisticated solutions to real-world challenges.

By Kevin Parker
The “design -- operate – optimize” model, said Rob McGreevy, chief product officer, Aveva, begins with the digital twin originating in design engineering and extending to embrace operations.
Digital Transformation November 30, 2022

The on-going evolution of the industrial automation space

Aveva plants its flag with operations infrastructure solutions

By Kevin Parker
IIoT, Industrie 4.0 October 21, 2022

In tune with times, software application provider focuses on frontline workers

An interview with serial industrial IT/automation entrepreneur Augmentir’s Russ Fadel

By Kevin Parker
Digi-Key Electronic’s new product distribution center triples the company’s footprint and capacity. Courtesy Digi-Key Electronics
Warehousing October 20, 2022

Digi-Key’s mammoth product distribution center supports steep bookings growth

The 2.2 million square foot facility incorporates densely packed storage and goods-to-person order preparation

By Kevin Parker
Digi-Key Electronic’s new product distribution center triples the company’s footprint and capacity.
Plant Automation August 26, 2022

Digi-Key’s mammoth product distribution center supports steep bookings growth

The 2.2 million square foot facility incorporates densely packed storage and goods-to-person order preparation

By Kevin Parker
Image courtesy: Bob Vavra, CFE Media
Motors & Drives August 21, 2022

About engines and motors

The present and future for a most ubiquitous of technologies

By Kevin Parker
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