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.

Blockchain: The Missing Link Between Security and the IoT?
· Cybersecurity

Blockchain: The Missing Link Between Security and the IoT?

The internet of things (IoT) has been associated with major cyberattacks, often involving the abuse of vulnerable connected devices, such as surveillance cameras, to facilitate malicious activities. Of course, concerns have been raised about the IoT’s capability to secure billions of devices connected to the unwieldy internet, calling for viable solutions that could fill the […]

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Josh Simmons, CEO
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Josh Simmons, CEO

Josh Simmons is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate. As founder of Cogito Innovations, his team supports mission-critical communications systems for the DoD and electric utilities. While at BAE Systems, he has served as the Systems Engineering Manager for the design […]

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Case study: Practical ways to drive efficiency in transmission manufacturing
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Case study: Practical ways to drive efficiency in transmission manufacturing

It’s a little known fact that nearly every Toyota Camry (75%), Tacoma (96%), Tundra (85%) and Sequoia (100%) on the road in the U.S., Canada and Mexico contains a transmission that was built in North Carolina. AW North Carolina, Inc. (AWNC) is a part of Aisin Group, the #1 manufacturer of automatic transmissions and transmission components […]

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Vatsal Shah, Co-founder & CEO
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Vatsal Shah, Co-founder & CEO

Vatsal Shah leads Litmus Automation’s management and engineering team. He has extensive experience with electronics hardware design, enterprise platforms, and industrial engineering.

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Cybersecurity Threats – The New Reality for Utilities
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Cybersecurity Threats – The New Reality for Utilities

Cybersecurity experts agree: Cyberattacks are the new reality for utility companies. On Jan. 10th, 2018, a major power outage hits the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Las Vegas. For nearly two hours, participants were reminded that without electricity, the digital economy would not survive very well. In 2016, 3.85 trillion kilowatthours (kWh) [EIA] was consumed in the […]

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How to implement baseline security measures for every ICS organization
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How to implement baseline security measures for every ICS organization

The development of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) over the past two decades has changed the face of many industries. Operational Technology (OT) – largely industrial equipment – has become increasingly connected, and the integration of Information Technology (IT) components allows such devices to leverage software that drives data collection and analysis, resulting in enhanced performance […]

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Cisco’s cybersecurity recommendations/solutions for manufacturing
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Cisco’s cybersecurity recommendations/solutions for manufacturing

Hannover Messe has been a great success for many companies this year. One of the topics we had on our radar at this event was cybersecurity. As Oliver Tuszic, VP and General Manager of Sales at Cisco, Germany, said, it is imperative that in the process of digital transformation companies feel secure. At this point, […]

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The Hydrocarbon Industry and IIoT Transformation
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The Hydrocarbon Industry and IIoT Transformation

After years of high and rising oil prices, the latest drastic drop in Oil prices put indebted Oil and Gas companies on credit rating agencies watch lists and resulted in some oil and gas companies going the traditional route of cost cutting measures such as layoffs and capital expense reductions. However, some organizations realizing that […]

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The importance of the intent-based security in smart manufacturing
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The importance of the intent-based security in smart manufacturing

Industrie 4.0, offers great promise for manufacturers to optimize business operations. The key to any successful Industrial IoT project lies in the factory data. Industrial customers need seamless, secure access to this data to make better business decisions in their plants, which can only happen with a reliable plant to enterprise network and unique software […]

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Digital Transformation of Manufacturing Industries Trends
· Smart Manufacturing

Digital Transformation of Manufacturing Industries Trends

It is real, but it’s difficult to say how long it will take. It will surely take many years to fully realize, but is already happening faster than many expected.  This blog presents some of key digital transformation trends in manufacturing ARC tracks in 2018. Advanced Analytics and Machine Learning The most noticeable and probably […]

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Five steps to master digital transformation in manufacturing
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Five steps to master digital transformation in manufacturing

It is still early innings for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and the fourth industrial revolution has barely begun, yet organizations without a digital strategy are already falling behind. This trend toward more connectivity, data, computing, and technology will only grow. Enterprises that begin their digital transformation journey, will, in fact, take advantage of […]

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10 Rules Behind Amazon’s Success You Can Use on Your Digital Transformation Journey
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10 Rules Behind Amazon’s Success You Can Use on Your Digital Transformation Journey

Since publishing my book The Amazon Way in June 2014, I’ve collaborated with hundreds of teams and leaders, applying lessons from the book to their cultures and businesses. What I didn’t expect was the feedback, the energy – and quite frankly, the frustration that accompanied the process of creating change when attempting to implement digital strategies. Organizations […]

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