In this article, we will explore the engineering challenges (and opportunities) of the future, such as cybersecurity threats and the “Internet of Things.” We will also share how Managed IT can support new engineering efforts and improve productivity for teams.
Modern Engineering Challenges
It’s an exciting time to be alive if you are an engineer. New technology advancements in AI and robotics, explorations into outer space...humanity is making huge strides with technology. Yet, with these strides come many challenges.
Engineering in Outer Space
The new commercial space race is bringing with it lots of opportunities and unique challenges for engineers. From building human-livable space habitats to solving the problems of space flight, engineers have to be creative and dedicated.
Engineering and Sustainability
Sustainability is a broad term that refers to everything from the environment to business sustainability. In short, sustainability is really about the wise use of resources, without abusing or depleting them.
Energy Needs and Engineering
Engineers will need to find ways to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency as governments around the world are looking to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Engineering for Infrastructure
Civil infrastructure in the United States is in dire need of an overhaul in many areas, and engineers will be called upon to rebuild bridges, enhance transportation networks, and improve electrical grid infrastructure.
Engineering and Systems Resiliency
Systems resiliency is tied to the last few points (sustainability, energy, and infrastructure) and includes considerations for disaster mitigation, prevention, and recovery.
Engineering and Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is becoming more and more important as the world becomes connected via the Internet of Things (IoT). Cyberattacks can destroy businesses and cause major headaches for governments and...well...everybody.
5 Ways to Meet the Engineering Challenges of Tomorrow
As engineering firms move forward to bring humanity into the future, improving internal systems and processes needs to be an important part of the process. In many ways, these systems are foundational and set the success for any and all engineering projects and initiatives. Here are some suggestions:
1. Streamline workflows to enhance productivity.
You could have the smartest engineers on your team, but if the workflows at your business or think tank aren’t strong, your resources could be thwarted from doing their best.
2. Improve collaboration through secure cloud sharing.
Engineering teams can collaborate better if they have the right document management solutions in place. These solutions can improve the security of document sharing while enhancing collaboration.
3. Leverage the Internet of Things and connected devices.
Smartboards (internet whiteboards) and IoT devices can help improve brainstorming and creativity through highly interactive and immersive presentations and team sharing.
4. Boost cybersecurity to make sure systems are secure and usable.
Cybersecurity has to be prioritized as a smart preventative measure to make sure all systems are properly functioning and not compromised in some manner.
5. Collect and process timely and actionable data and analytics.
Assuming the right systems are in place, you will be able to monitor and track productivity, team efforts, and successes with the right data and analytics. Business intelligence should be timely and actionable for the best results.
How Managed IT Can Help Improve Your Engineering Projects
Managed IT can help enable many of the above improvements in engineering development processes. A Managed IT solutions provider like Blue Technologies can help by overseeing all aspects of your computer networks and systems.
Managed IT can encompass many services, such as cybersecurity, ransomware prevention, and document management solutions to enable collaboration between team members. Solutions can be custom-tailored to meet your business needs and can include everything from server virtualization to cloud data storage.
Managed IT to Support Your Engineering Firm
Blue Technologies is a highly effective Managed IT services provider that has been in business for almost 20 years. With our Blue Commitment to Excellence, you can be assured that you’ll be getting the best in service and technology. We are constantly working to stay ahead of the curve to bring the best in-office technology solutions to our engineering customers.
Improve your engineering projects with customized Managed IT solutions. Contact a Blue Technologies consultant and get a free IT assessment scheduled today.
