Industry voices

3 weeks ago | wardsauto.com | Industry voices |Alysha Webb

For auto dealers looking to improve turn rates and reduce aging inventory, Rick Case Automotive Group offers a proven strategy: prioritize units that have been sitting on the lot for more than 120 days. It’s a non-negotiable sales directive, says Tim Hlavenka, the group’s national sales director, who ensures his team actively pushes these older vehicles with aggressive pricing and focused attention.

4 weeks ago | wardsauto.com | Industry voices |Nancy Dunham

As auto insurance rates continue to climb, consultants advise dealers to sharpen their focus on consumer education and dealership process improvements. The payoff? Fewer deals derailed at the last minute and higher customer satisfaction. Various dealers have told WardsAuto that some buyers’ attitudes sour during the F&I discussion when they discover insurance rates for their new vehicles.

Nov 21, 2024 | isssource.com | Industry voices

By Shane FryWithin industrial control systems (ICS), the number of memory safety vulnerabilities has seen a steady rise over the last 10 years, from less than 1,000 CVEs in 2014 to nearing 3,000 in 2023 alone. ICS systems primarily use C/C++ programming languages, which are not inherently memory-safe. As more software adds into ICS environments, the number of vulnerabilities will only continue to increase. The trend is concerning because memory safety vulnerabilities are often severe.

Nov 5, 2024 | isssource.com | Industry voices

By Loren JohnsonAs more organizations continuously embrace and adopt digital transformation strategies, they expose themselves to an increasingly interconnected web of cyber vulnerabilities. No longer confined to a single company, just one breach can ripple across the entire extended enterprise, allowing cyberattacks to exploit weaknesses throughout the supply chain.

Oct 8, 2024 | isssource.com | Industry voices

By Chris PowellImagine discovering a critical flaw in your safety system design before your plant goes operational. This scenario, while nerve-wracking, underscores the importance of early intervention in the design phase. When developing a Safety Instrumented System (SIS), it’s crucial to ensure the hardware and software meet the practical needs identified from the initial hazard and risk assessment. That’s the purpose of a functional safety assessment (FSA).