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MAGA in the approach path
German technology remains highly regarded when it comes to rapid material handling, the elimination of weaknesses, and service quality. Following successful projects in Oklahoma and Texas, the steel trader " Steel and Pipe Supply " once again relied on saws and storage systems from the Rhine Valley in Kansas City.
Rent warehouse equipment instead of buying it
Bito is launching an offensive with an economical alternative for companies that want to re-equip, expand, or temporarily supplement their warehouse and production areas, but don't want to tie up their capital long-term: renting instead of buying is the motto. The advantages – especially in " dynamic times " – are obvious.
«Kanpai» with sake on the pharmaceutical chain
Logistics provider Yusen is presenting an expanded global platform for the healthcare sector at LogiPharma in Vienna, where companies such as Novartis, Bayer, Takeda, and hospital supplier UCB are currently participating. The platform focuses on the professional delivery of specialized healthcare solutions.
Streamlined logistics
Coop's own rail connection for urban logistics in Zurich, streamlined logistics vehicles and the outsourcing of all operating room logistics in a cooperation between the Seeschau Clinic and the Swiss Post are the projects that are entering the final sprint for this year's Swiss Logistics Award from GS1.
Vacuum technology makes mobility possible
Compressed air has traditionally been used primarily for fixed installations. Schmalz's vacuum grippers also mainly operate with lines that often have to run across halls and facilities. However, mobile robotics increasingly requires flexible solutions – a need that Schmalz now intends to address more effectively.
A foray into drive technology
Safelog, the specialists for software for controlling intralogistics processes, have entered into a cooperation with the drive experts from SEW Eurodrive at LogiMAT in order to jointly develop a high-performance software for controlling mobile and stationary processes in intralogistics.
Networking with perspectives
“Never walk alone” could be the motto of a networking event hosted by the consulting experts from “Adnovum”, where the Digital Product Passport (DPP), cybersecurity and IT opportunities with Petra Merino (GS1 Switzerland) and security expert Andreas Achterholt are on the agenda on May 7th in Zurich.
Maintenance in Austria
With a new workshop in Obersiebenbrunn near Vienna, rail manufacturer Stadler is expanding its capacity for the commissioning, approval, and servicing of modern rail vehicles in Austria. The workshop has been used to maintain Westbahn's high-speed trains since March 2026.
Idealworks pushes into the US market
Idealworks, part of the Munich-based Agile Robots Group, with more than 1,700 AMRs and AGVs worldwide and one of the pioneers in industrial automation through AI in robot-controlled logistics processes, has founded a US company headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
New chain belt sorting
At LogiMAT, conveyor technology provider Interroll attracted attention with a new chain-belt sorting system developed after the acquisition of Sortteq. Together with MCP Play, this creates a material flow ecosystem that combines single-item transport with intelligent sorting.
Secure remote access more strictly
Secure remote access more strictly
SSI Schäfer remains particularly committed to cybersecurity – and in this context also to the explicit safeguarding of remote access for maintenance and support – through a virtual desktop infrastructure, two-factor authentication and privileged access systems.
Fig.: SSI Schäfer
Cyberattacks are on the rise and, in the worst-case scenario, lead to costly outages. Legally, plant operators are also obligated, for example through the new NIS2 directive and industry-specific compliance regulations, to secure their systems accordingly and make them transparent.
Traditional remote access solutions like virtual private networks (VPNs) reach their limits here. SSI Schäfer has therefore developed a new Secure Remote Access concept that meets the highest security requirements. Comprehensive identity and access management reliably protects sensitive data and ensures compliance with legal regulations. The new solution enables service teams to have privileged remote access, while simultaneously providing transparency for the customer – thus raising not only information security but also plant availability to a new level.
Privileged Access Management
be minimized in the future with the help of a new category of remote access solutions According to a forecast by the market research institute Gartner, a so-called Remote Privileged Access Management (RPAM) system can reduce the risk burden by up to 50 percent. RPAM combines a uniquely verified identity with strictly controlled access to precisely defined applications or systems. At the same time, the endpoint used is checked for compliance with security standards before access is granted, for example, regarding patch levels, active virus protection, and system configuration.
This ensures that only authorized personnel with trusted devices can access critical systems – fully auditable and time-limited. SSI Schäfer also utilizes this innovative approach for its new Secure Remote Access solution, enabling the intralogistics expert to offer even more secure and flexible customer service.
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“ Unlike conventional VPN solutions, which, with insufficient configuration and lack of segmentation, can potentially allow access to the entire corporate network, our Secure Remote Access offers granular control ” explains Admir Sipic, VP Global Head of Remote Services at SSI Schäfer. The connection is established via a centrally hosted, multiply secured Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) including two-factor authentication. The VDI instances are uniformly configured, network-isolated, and enable targeted remote access to the relevant customer systems – for example, for installations, configurations, or maintenance.
The complementary Remote Privileged Access Management system strictly regulates access to sensitive systems and data according to a " zero trust " principle. Whether internal technicians, administrators , or external service providers: only verified identities are granted access – and exclusively to clearly defined resources, limited to the necessary minimum. All connections are fully documented and continuously monitored.
Expert support
“ Our new solution provides significantly greater clarity and thus reduces both legal and operational risks. ” SSI Schäfer intensively tested its Secure Remote Access solution in a series of proof-of-concept projects over several months. The result is a flexibly adaptable security concept that integrates seamlessly into existing processes and meets industry-specific requirements. A key principle is that SSI Schäfer only gains access to a customer system when absolutely necessary, authorized by the customer, and explicitly requested.
Admir Sipic graduated from the Higher Technical College (HTL) Graz with a specialization in Computer Engineering and subsequently earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Industrial Management in Kapfenberg. In 2010, he began his career at SSI Schäfer as an IT technician in the remote support department of the Customer Services business unit in Graz. Five years later, he assumed responsibility for the entire department as Head of Remote Support in Graz. Since 2020, Admir Sipic has been responsible for remote services globally and holds the job title of VP Global Head of Remote Services at SSI Schäfer.
