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GateHouse Joining Key Data Sovereignty Work in IDS

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14 March 2017

GateHouse Joining Key Data Sovereignty Work in IDS

Supply chain data unifier participating in Working Groups and Taskforces to assist development of open architecture for the secure delivery of data in Industry 4.0 ecosystems across all industrial sectors

Data unifier and aggregatorGateHouse Logistics today announces that it is participating in two Working Groups and Taskforces of the Industrial Data Space e.V. (IDS) user association. The firm brings IDS its ten-year expertise in delivering data securely across the supply chain to assist in the development of IDS reference architecture for Industry 4.0 software solutions and business models.

One of the most urgent tasks to be defined by IDS reference architecture model is a one-client solution for data sovereignty and this was a key discussion point at last week's IDS General Assembly.

"GateHouse's data unifying cloud ghTrack technology has been at the forefront of data sovereignty issues within supply chain logistics for the past ten years,"saysSøren Danielsen, GateHouse Logistics' Head of Strategic Accounts and Business Development. "We look forward to bringing our expertise to the work in IDS and to take part in the development of Industry 4.0 reference architecture."

About IDS

Launched by European research organisation Fraunhofer in January 2016, the Association brings together science and industry to develop open architecture models for all sectors turning to the applied use of Industry 4.0. Examples include smart manufacturing, and smart supply chains. The Association has its roots in Germany and aims to become a global organisation open to all researchers and industry members. More about Fraunhofer https://www.fraunhofer.de/en.html

About GateHouse Logistics A/S

GateHouse Logistics A/S is a wholly owned subsidiary of the GateHouse Group. Its logistics systems track several hundred thousand units each day in ships, trucks and planes. The firm's flagship ghTrack platform provides transparency and visibility of all assets and deliveries throughout the entire supply chain. Users of GateHouse's unique data aggregation services are the world's leading transport companies as well as retail/wholesale companies and manufacturers. ghTrack is hardware agnostic and compatible with all telematics systems. The unified data stream can easily be integrated into any business system. Visit www.gatehouselogistics.com

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Press contacts for further information, executive interviews and images:

Mette Lilkær, Strategic Sales & Marketing Manager, GateHouse Logistics

Landline: + 45 7020 1909. Mobile + 45 2920 2383

Email:mdl@gatehouse.dk

 

Hugh Paterson, CEO, Whoosh PR

Direct Landline + 44 1323 318720,Mobile +44 77681 75452

Email:hugh.paterson@whooshpr.com