Carol Rudinschi, PhD

Carolina Rudinschi, PhD,  author of a Digital Media Book, brings  a wealth of experience in Research, Journalism, Public Relations and Social Media. Certifications include: Google Adwords Certified Specialist (Search & Mobile), Hootsuite Certified Professional, Facebook BluePrint & Digital Marketing Certification from University of Illinois. She has a PhD in Digital Journalism & Media and is experienced in running campaigns on Google AdWords, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.

Carolina has an engagement in the global influencer program of Siemens AG. This is NOT an endorsement of SIEMENS AS products or services. It is Carolina’s role to encourage SIEMENS AG to think more openly and engage in a wider community. Carolina is independent in her work in this wider community and provides a unique set of insights accordingly to those willing to listen.

Carolina participates/participated in influencer & analysts programs with ABB, Hewlett Packard Enterprises, IBM, Schneider Electric, PTC.

Derek Bourland, Senior Product Manager – Cybersecurity
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Derek Bourland, Senior Product Manager – Cybersecurity

With 10+ years of experience in security leadership, Derek is recognized as a champion of new product design, market research, security consulting, and alliance building. He has spearheaded innovative programs, business plans, and cybersecurity strategies. Derek is repeatedly successful in driving revenue, capturing new opportunities, negotiating new alliances and developing targeted marketing strategies. Currently Derek is […]

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Robert McArdle, Director FTR
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Robert McArdle, Director FTR

Robert is a Director in Trend Micro‘s Forward Looking Threat Research team, where he is involved in analysing the latest Cybercrime threats, specializing in researching the future threat landscape, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and coordinating investigations with international law enforcement. Robert is a regular presenter for the press and at security conferences. He also lectures […]

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Answering your burning IIoT questions with Cyril Perducat, EVP of IoT & Digital Offers, Schneider Electric
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Answering your burning IIoT questions with Cyril Perducat, EVP of IoT & Digital Offers, Schneider Electric

As any manufacturing company embarking on a digital transformation journey, you want to be more productive and more energy-efficient — all while managing the unknowns such as unpredictable market conditions, geopolitical/trade impacts, and ever-changing consumer demands. Whether large and small, industrial enterprises are looking to IIoT as a way to handle these variables within the […]

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Greg Orloff, Industry Executive, IIoT World
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Greg Orloff, Industry Executive, IIoT World

Greg previously served as the CEO of Tangent Company, inventor of the Watercycle™, the only commercial residential direct potable reuse system in the country. Greg holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Environmental Science and Engineering from The Ohio State University, a Masters of Business Administration in International Business from Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School […]

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Why Fleets Will Drive Adoption of Electric Vehicles
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Why Fleets Will Drive Adoption of Electric Vehicles

Electrification is one of the most significant trends in transport today. Future demand for both electric vehicles (EVs) and the associated electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) will, of course, be driven by increased adoption of electric vehicles by individuals and businesses. In this post, I will be making the case that the economics of EVs […]

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HPE Edgeline EL300 with OT Link and new management tools take IT/OT convergence to the next level
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HPE Edgeline EL300 with OT Link and new management tools take IT/OT convergence to the next level

For front-line managers who are responsible for bringing digital transformation to the industrial edge, there are often difficulties with system deployment and day-to-day operations to contend with. At an auto plant or electronics factory, there might be hundreds of systems using distinct Operational Technology (OT) devices like PLCs or DCUs to monitor and control manufacturing processes. […]

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Carol Aebi, MBA, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer
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Carol Aebi, MBA, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer

Under her strategic guidance, MeetVibe launched into the Social Internet of Things (IoT) space with the Around Me proximity feature. She focuses product development on the information users need to stay connected to those who matter most while also gaining instant and effortless access to the world around them. Ms. Aebi brings a research based […]

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The Future of the ICS Security Market Revealed
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The Future of the ICS Security Market Revealed

Cue the music for the big reveal (Duhn Duhn Duhnnnnn)!!! As we approach the end of 2018, you will undoubtedly begin to see lots of articles and posts on the year in review, predictions for what the future brings, and more. So… I’ve decided to enter the fray and provide an update on the state of the […]

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MachineMetrics Announces $11.3 Million Series A Funding Round
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MachineMetrics Announces $11.3 Million Series A Funding Round

MachineMetrics, which equips factories with the digital tools needed to increase productivity and win more business, announced this week it has raised $11.3 million in Series A financing. Tola Capital led the round with participation from existing investors Hyperplane Venture Capital, Long River Ventures, Mass Ventures, Hub Angels and Firebolt Ventures. With the new funds, the […]

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Insiders – the biggest security threat to their organizations
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Insiders – the biggest security threat to their organizations

It was only a matter of time before what befell the Information Technology (IT) community was going to affect the Operational Technology (OT) community. Today, the OT C-suite is saddled with agenda items keeping them up at night. It is the constant and unrelenting security threat that at any moment can land the organization on […]

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How edge analytics can save valuable time of your data scientists
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How edge analytics can save valuable time of your data scientists

Your data scientists are among your most valuable assets. But if you are not making full use of edge analytics then you could be wasting their time. If yours is like most companies, then when you embark on an industrial IoT project your expectation is that it will help improve efficiency and profitability. All that […]

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How can the world make better use of water and energy using IIoT?
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How can the world make better use of water and energy using IIoT?

Right now, more than 500 million people globally are facing acute drought water shortages. Cape Town, South Africa, working around the clock to complete massive desalination plants, faces the imminent threat of its four million taps running dry. Nearby towns have water only on two “wash days” a week. Sixty percent of India’s aquifers will […]

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