Why Digital Transformation Fails—and How to Fix It
At Hannover Messe 2025, Friedrich Richter, Schneider Electric's senior vice president of Services for Industrial Automation, didn’t just talk about digital transformation—he laid out why so many industrial players are still stuck in pilot purgatory. From small manufacturers to global enterprises,
Human-Centric Automation: Redefining Industrial Innovation with AI
At Hannover Messe 2025, one theme stood out across the conversations in industrial automation: human-centric automation. Aurelien Le Sant, CTO & SVP of Innovation & Technology for Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric, shared insights on this emerging approach that places
Embedded AI at the Edge: Rethinking Industrial Performance in Real Time
As industrial systems grow increasingly complex, the traditional reliance on cloud-based analytics is being fundamentally challenged. What’s emerging instead is a shift toward real-time, on-site intelligence—driven by embedded AI at the edge. This transformation is not just technical; it’s strategic,
Circularity is Good Business: How Industrial Companies Can Profit from Sustainable Design
Circularity isn't just a sustainability buzzword—it’s a smart business strategy. Speaking from Schneider Electric’s circularity-themed booth, Hany Fouda, SVP of Process Automation, outlined how circularity can deliver resilience, profitability, and operational efficiency for industrial companies. Why Circularity Matters Now The global business
Why Circular Manufacturing Needs Automation, AI, and Modular Design to Compete
At Hannover Messe 2025, Ali Haj Fraj, Senior Vice President of the Digital Factory at Schneider Electric, offers a compelling perspective on one of the most pressing industrial challenges: how to balance sustainability with global competitiveness. His answer? Don’t treat them
InfluxData at Hannover Messe 2025: Making Industrial Data Work for You
Hannover Messe 2025 is where manufacturers and industrial companies find practical solutions for real-world challenges. This year, InfluxData is bringing something different: an efficient, cost-effective way to handle industrial data in real time. Visit Hall 14, Booth H38, to see how InfluxDB simplifies
The Future of Open Automation: Transforming Industrial Operations
What is Open Automation? Open automation is reshaping industrial operations by allowing businesses to integrate new automation technologies at the speed of innovation. Traditionally, industrial systems have been locked into proprietary ecosystems, limiting flexibility and slowing down the adoption of new
Futureproofing OT Security: Strategies to Protect Critical Infrastructure
Cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, and regulations are tightening across industries. In a recent conversation at the S4 conference, Vivek Ponnada, SVP of Growth & Strategy at Frenos, shared valuable insights on how organizations can bolster their Operational
Strengthening OT Supply Chain Security: Key Insights from S4 Conference
The evolving landscape of cyber threats poses significant risks to industrial operations, particularly the supply chain. At the recent S4 Conference, experts highlighted critical strategies for enhancing supply chain security in operational technology (OT). This interview with Eric Byres, Senior