The industrial sector was one of the pioneers in undertaking digital transformation to improve its competitiveness and efficiency. Now, in a context where digitization has become a crucial factor for economic development, companies in the industrial sector are deploying advanced technologies to optimize their processes and maintain their leadership in a global market.
The digital transformation of the workplace in the industrial sector is not just a passing trend; it is a necessary evolution. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), innovation contributes approximately 60% of global economic growth. This figure underscores the importance of adopting new technologies for the development and sustainability of companies.
Two notable examples of this digital transformation in the industry are Airbus and Fagor. Both organizations have implemented the innovative UDS Corporate solution developed by Virtual Cable to maximize the benefits of virtualizing their workplaces.
UDS Corporate, flexible and secure VDI technology for the industrial sector
Airbus Defence and Space, one of the leading European companies in the aerospace industry, faced a significant challenge in its engineering areas. Despite having corporate computing equipment, these were primarily sized for administrative tasks, which was insufficient for engineers working on more complex projects, such as numerical analysis, embedded software, mission systems, or training aids. The chosen solution had to ensure compliance with the rigorous security standards of airworthiness certification, including regulations from NATO, the European Defence Agency, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and the International Civil Aviation Organization.
To address this issue, Airbus decided to move away from the traditional approach of installing engineering software on the physical equipment assigned to each user. They chose to build a flexible, agile, and low-cost platform by implementing a Linux and Windows desktop virtualization solution in a DaaS (desktop as a service) model with UDS Corporate, Virtual Cable’s UDS Enterprise solution for large companies. “UDS Corporate has proven to be an efficient solution for providing Airbus engineers with a flexible and secure working environment that adapts to the specific needs of each project. We have been impressed by the dramatic cost reduction we have achieved,” explains José Bernardo Alós, Computing & Comm. Development Responsible / Exp. Data Management at Airbus Defence and Space.
On the other hand, the relationship between Fagor and Virtual Cable began after the need to deploy a reliable infrastructure to digitalize the entire assembly process of household appliances and equipment. “We were looking for a VDI solution that was easy to maintain and also allowed for the flexibility of equipment exchange in case of screen breakages, a situation that is common in a productive environment,” comments Xabier Ormaetxea, innovation technician at Fagor Industrial. “We chose UDS Corporate over other solutions for its flexibility, cost, installation speed, and the security of access from any device. Thanks to this VDI solution, we can change the monitor of the assembly workstation in less than 5 minutes,” he continues.
“At Virtual Cable, we understand the unique challenges the industrial sector faces on its path to digitization,” says Félix Casado, CEO of Virtual Cable. “We are very proud to collaborate with industrial leaders such as Airbus and Fagor. These use cases demonstrate how our digital workplace solutions can significantly transform and improve work environments, contributing to greater security, efficiency, and cost reduction.”
The digitization of the industrial sector not only improves competitiveness and efficiency but is also essential for global economic growth. Innovative solutions from Virtual Cable, such as UDS Corporate, based on UDS Enterprise, play a crucial role in this process by enabling companies to adopt advanced technologies that optimize their operations and ensure the security of their data. With prominent examples such as Airbus and Fagor, Virtual Cable demonstrates that the digital transformation of the workplace in the industry is both a tangible reality and a strategic necessity for the future.
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Fagor joins Industry 4.0 with UDS Enterprise VDI
Airbus Defence and Space: workplace revolution with UDS Corporate
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