Carol Rudinschi, PhD, Author at IIoT World

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.

August 8, 2017 · Connected Industry

Digital Transformation in Manufacturing from a Network Visualization Viewpoint

A smart, connected enterprise can embrace the digital transformation in the coming Internet of Things (IoT) world. Manufacturers must adopt technologies that transform operating models and allow for digital connections of processes, events, actions, internal workers and external partners. This transformation will allow manufacturers greater agility and flexibility for regional or global production. It appears manufacturing executives […]

August 7, 2017 · Connected Industry

Five areas Internet of Things can improve air travel

In an era where customer service can make or break an airport’s reputation, the Internet of Things provides a strategy for success. Flight delays alone will cost commercial aviation an anticipated $20 billion by 2020, and aviation must find ways to make up for these losses. “Smart airports” that employ the latest IoT technology can radically […]

August 3, 2017 · Connected Industry

Defining the term “IIoT Network Edge”

Last week’s release of the Industrial Internet Consortium’s Industrial Internet Vocabulary Technical Report V2.0 coincided with renewed discussion on ARC’s Industrial Internet of Things LinkedIn page concerning the definition of the IIoT network edge. After a dutiful search of the new release in hope of floating an “official” definition of this oft-cited term, the only reference I was able […]

August 2, 2017 · Connected Industry

Manufacturing Trends: Six in Ten Manufacturers Will Have Fully Connected Factories by 2022

Zebra Technologies Corporation published the results of the Zebra’s 2017 Manufacturing Vision Study, a body of research analyzing the emerging manufacturing trends shaping the future of connected factories. The global study revealed manufacturers are adopting the IIoT to enhance visibility and improve quality. Driven by globalization, intensifying competition and rising customer demand for more options and higher […]

August 1, 2017 · Connected Industry

The High Potency of Low Power in the IoT Ecosystem

The network characteristics of IoT ecosystems based on wireless technologies are quite different from those for traditional wired or wireless networks because the number of devices participating in communication is very large. Also, traffic per IoT device is typically not so big because each IoT device senses and transfers a small amount of data to […]

July 31, 2017 · Connected Industry

Transition to Industry 4.0 in Three Steps

Whether you’ve embraced the notion of digital manufacturing or you’re wondering where to even begin, there are things you can do right now to move a little closer to the future and make that all-important transition to Industry 4.0. First and foremost, creating networks that can adapt and respond to change will be a vital […]

July 28, 2017 · Predictive Analytics

CEO Insights: How to get the most of your old machines leveraging Predictive Maintenance

There is an enormous amount of buzz about predictive maintenance and how it can save money for manufacturers, but it’s often difficult to figure out what is and isn’t hype. Also, there are a lot of questions about Predictive Maintenance in a moment when things become connected everyday. In this interview, Amnon Shenfeld, CEO of […]

July 27, 2017 · Digital Disruption

Chief Internet of Things Officer is your Next Must-Hire Role

An undeniable aspect of the new Internet of Things marketplace is that leadership is crucial to reaching success. Not only do new and existing companies have to create something unique and useful, but they have to do so in a market where growth and success are volatile and unpredictable. Even the traditional winners – Nike, […]

July 25, 2017 · Sponsored Content

Fix Hidden Woes in Manufacturing Environments and View Alerts for Cyber Threats

Knowledge is king in the industrial manufacturing environment today as decisions need to occur with 20/20 vision, no blind spots. Network visibility allows manufacturers to discover issues that impact process integrity and performance, fix hidden problems in their networks and protect critical systems against cyber threats. Having the right technology allows the user to understand the network and […]

July 24, 2017 · Our Contributors

Gary Simmerly, Business Development Coach

Gary is an engineer by education and sales engineer by choice. He founded one of the first high-tech industrial distributors servicing and supporting industrial controls for plant floor use. Great Lakes Controls (GLC) was a start up venture to a regional distributor with 6 branches in 4 states. Sales grew to $20 million in 20 […]

July 24, 2017 · Our Contributors

Salim Sheikh, CxO Advisor

Salim is a Trusted CxO Advisor (and Non-Executive Director) typically engaged as an interim CIO / CTO / “Head of Strategy & Architecture” with a reputation for parachuting into organisations and quickly establishing an understanding of business strategy; adjusting people/process/technology priorities to establish portfolio-wide operational plans and oversee successful implementation. He excels at building and […]

July 22, 2017 · Our Contributors

Oscar González Rodríguez, CMO

Oscar González Rodríguez, Electrical & Automation Engineer, brings a wealth of experience in the Automotive industry in the field of Quality and Manufacturing Processes, being 6-sigma Green Belt Certified Quality Manager, with experience in all quality relevant aspects. Oscar has worked in the Automotive industry since he finishes his studies in 2009 performing a Master […]