Paul Viorel

Paul Viorel
Energy’s Silent Challenge: The Operational Bottlenecks of Data Volume, Not Data Access
· Renewable Energy

Energy’s Silent Challenge: The Operational Bottlenecks of Data Volume, Not Data Access

As the energy sector doubles down on digital transformation, a quiet but critical issue is becoming more visible: data overload without operational context. Unlike cybersecurity or grid reliability, this problem rarely makes headlines, yet it’s increasingly responsible for slower decisions, missed anomalies, and underutilized assets. The challenge isn’t collecting more data—it’s processing less, more intelligently.The […]

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How Virtual PLCs Are Changing the Way Factories Operate
· Discrete Manufacturing

How Virtual PLCs Are Changing the Way Factories Operate

Manufacturers are moving control systems off physical hardware and into virtual environments to reduce downtime, lower costs, and respond faster to production needs.As industrial automation evolves, more manufacturers are looking to virtualization—not just for analytics and dashboards, but for the control systems at the heart of production. A key shift underway is the migration from […]

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How Oil & Gas Operators Are Enabling Remote-First, Low-Touch Operations
· Process Manufacturing

How Oil & Gas Operators Are Enabling Remote-First, Low-Touch Operations

A Practical Shift Toward Remote OperationsOil and gas operators are increasingly transitioning to remote-first infrastructures. With mature IIoT platforms, edge AI, and automation, facilities are now being managed with minimal on-site personnel—especially offshore. This isn’t a future-state vision; it’s already happening in regions like Norway, where onshore control rooms are fully running offshore platforms.Reducing the […]

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The AI Gap: Can Manufacturing Keep Up With the Pace of Innovation?
· Artificial Intelligence

The AI Gap: Can Manufacturing Keep Up With the Pace of Innovation?

AI is moving faster than most industries can digest. According to data cited during a recent IIoT World session, AI capability is now doubling every 3.5 months—a 100x improvement in a single year. That’s not evolution; that’s exponential transformation. For industries like manufacturing and energy, the real question isn’t whether AI will shape the future, but […]

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Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: Why Cultural Alignment Is Now a Critical Control
· Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: Why Cultural Alignment Is Now a Critical Control

When it comes to cybersecurity, the manufacturing floor isn’t just another network—it’s a living system, deeply integrated with decades-old processes, lean teams, and mission-critical operations. That’s why, despite growing awareness, many manufacturers still find it difficult to implement robust OT (operational technology) cybersecurity. It’s not a technology gap. It’s a leadership and culture challenge. During […]

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How Generative AI Is Solving the Manufacturing Skills Gap
· Discrete Manufacturing

How Generative AI Is Solving the Manufacturing Skills Gap

The manufacturing industry is in the middle of a labor crunch. As experienced workers retire and skilled talent becomes harder to find, many factories are struggling to maintain consistency, efficiency, and quality. Generative AI is emerging as a powerful tool—not to replace human workers, but to support them, capture institutional knowledge, and make shop floor […]

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Cybersecurity in the Energy Sector: Managing Risk, Complexity, and Resilience in a Digitally Connected Era
· Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity in the Energy Sector: Managing Risk, Complexity, and Resilience in a Digitally Connected Era

As the energy sector undergoes rapid digital transformation, cybersecurity has shifted from a technical afterthought to a strategic imperative. During the session “Cybersecurity in the Energy Industry: Protecting Critical Infrastructure in a Connected Era,” held at IIoT World Energy Day 2025, a panel of experts explored how the convergence of IT and OT, the expansion of digital […]

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August 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
· Connected Industry

August 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events

August 2025 is packed with top-tier events spotlighting Industrial IoT, cybersecurity, automation, and clean energy. From major global conferences to specialized expos, industry professionals have numerous opportunities to connect, learn, and discover innovations shaping the future of manufacturing, digital security, and energy. Whether you’re focused on cutting-edge cybersecurity, AI-driven automation, or sustainable energy solutions, this […]

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Aligning People, Data, and Priorities: A Real-World Strategy for Scaling Digital Manufacturing
· Hybrid Manufacturing

Aligning People, Data, and Priorities: A Real-World Strategy for Scaling Digital Manufacturing

At the MES & Industry 4.0 Summit in Porto, May Yap, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Jabil, offered a clear message for manufacturers navigating global digital transformation: technology isn’t the hard part—alignment is.Across dozens of production sites and functions, the challenge isn’t just implementing tools like MES or AI; it’s coordinating them to […]

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The Cost of Bad Data: Why Time Series Integrity Matters More Than You Think
· Connected Industry

The Cost of Bad Data: Why Time Series Integrity Matters More Than You Think

Data plays a critical role in shaping operational decisions. From sensor streams in factories to API response times in cloud environments, organizations rely on time-stamped metrics to understand what’s happening and determine what to do next. But when that data is inaccurate or incomplete, systems make the wrong call. Teams waste time chasing false alerts, […]

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From Historical Data to Real-Time Action: Unlocking Industrial Intelligence
· Predictive Maintenance

From Historical Data to Real-Time Action: Unlocking Industrial Intelligence

Learn how integrating a time series database with your historian helps industrial teams detect issues faster, act in real-time, and build predictive strategies that reduce downtime.Modern industrial systems continuously generate time-stamped data from sensors, PLCs, SCADA systems, and other connected devices. Known as time series data, this information reflects how conditions change over time, tracking […]

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