Paul Viorel

Paul Viorel
From Pilot Purgatory to Generative AI: Building Scalable IIoT and Machine Learning in Manufacturing
· Artificial Intelligence

From Pilot Purgatory to Generative AI: Building Scalable IIoT and Machine Learning in Manufacturing

Most manufacturing organizations experimenting with generative AI never make it past the pilot stage. According to industry benchmarks, over 80% of AI initiatives in industrial settings stall before reaching production scale. In this IIoT World guide, we break down the root causes of “pilot purgatory,” from fragmented data pipelines and disconnected OT/IT architectures to misaligned […]

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From APIs to Digital Twins: Warehouse Integration Strategies for Smarter Supply Chains
· Process Manufacturing

From APIs to Digital Twins: Warehouse Integration Strategies for Smarter Supply Chains

The landscape of warehousing and supply chains is changing rapidly. Modern manufacturers, distributors, and energy companies face rising customer expectations for speed and transparency; for example, over 90% of U.S. consumers now expect 2–3 day delivery and one-third expect same-day shipping. To meet these demands, businesses are turning their warehouses into smart, connected hubs. This […]

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The Convergence of Cybersecurity, Compliance, and ESG: The New Enterprise Risk Equation
· Cybersecurity

The Convergence of Cybersecurity, Compliance, and ESG: The New Enterprise Risk Equation

For years, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting operated as separate functions within industrial enterprises, each with its own leadership, budget, and risk metrics. That era is ending. Regulators, investors, and customers increasingly view these domains as interconnected dimensions of a single enterprise risk profile, and organizations that continue to manage […]

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AI Frontiers 2025: Driving the Next Revolution in Smart Manufacturing
· Artificial Intelligence

AI Frontiers 2025: Driving the Next Revolution in Smart Manufacturing

On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, IIoT World will host AI Frontiers 2025: Driving the Next Revolution in Smart Manufacturing, a free online event bringing together global leaders in AI, industrial data, IIoT, and digital transformation.This one-day virtual conference explores how manufacturers can move beyond pilots and proofs of concept to achieve scalable, AI-driven operations. Sessions will highlight the technologies […]

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Securing Agentic AI with Digital Trust
· Artificial Intelligence

Securing Agentic AI with Digital Trust

Agentic AI is rapidly moving from research labs into production environments, powering everything from autonomous workflows in supply chains to connected medical devices and industrial automation. Unlike traditional generative AI, which produces outputs based on prompts, Agentic AI systems can perceive, reason, and act — executing tasks across enterprise applications, often without human intervention.For industries already operating […]

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Enabling Connected Operations Through Real-Time Machine Monitoring, Predictive Maintenance, and Automation
· Connected Industry

Enabling Connected Operations Through Real-Time Machine Monitoring, Predictive Maintenance, and Automation

In many industrial organizations, operations and maintenance teams still walk into work with more uncertainty than confidence. There are checklists to follow, logs to review, and a familiar set of problems that always seem one step ahead. Something breaks, someone reacts, and the system limps forward. That rhythm is common across transport, utilities, manufacturing, and […]

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Why Most IoT Data Is Useless—And What Manufacturers Can Do About It
· Connected Industry

Why Most IoT Data Is Useless—And What Manufacturers Can Do About It

Without high-quality asset master data, manufacturers risk wasting 90% of their IoT insights. Here’s how to change that.Manufacturers are racing to implement AI, digital twins, and predictive analytics—but most are leaving value on the table. According to IBM, 90% of industrial data collected goes unused. That’s not a tech failure. It’s a data foundation failure.During […]

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From Waste to Intelligence: AI’s Role in Powering the Circular Industrial Economy
· Renewable Energy

From Waste to Intelligence: AI’s Role in Powering the Circular Industrial Economy

The industrial sector generates billions of tons of waste annually, yet a growing number of manufacturers are using artificial intelligence to transform those waste streams into new sources of energy, raw materials, and revenue. This IIoT World article explores the intersection of AI, IIoT sensor networks, and circular economy principles, showing how real-time data analytics […]

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Scaling Factory Expertise: Achieve Expert-Level Diagnostics 10x Faster with AI
· Discrete Manufacturing

Scaling Factory Expertise: Achieve Expert-Level Diagnostics 10x Faster with AI

Manufacturers today are navigating a perfect storm: surging production demands, a retiring workforce, and legacy equipment that can’t keep pace with modern expectations. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, 1.9 million jobs may remain unfilled in the next decade, with many vacancies driven by retiring subject matter experts (SMEs). This creates costly gaps in troubleshooting, […]

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Training Machines, Not Just People: A New Approach to Engineering in the IIoT Era
· Connected Industry

Training Machines, Not Just People: A New Approach to Engineering in the IIoT Era

As real-time IIoT platforms gain ground, manufacturers must shift from solving problems manually to designing systems that solve problems autonomously.Digital transformation isn’t just about plugging in new tools—it’s about changing how work gets done. One of the most powerful, yet under-discussed shifts in manufacturing today is the evolving role of engineers. As IIoT platforms become […]

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When Digital Ambitions Meet Analog Realities: The True Cost of Modernizing Oil & Gas Infrastructure
· Renewable Energy

When Digital Ambitions Meet Analog Realities: The True Cost of Modernizing Oil & Gas Infrastructure

AI, automation, and digital twins are poised to transform oil and gas operations, but many facilities still run on outdated infrastructure. During the session “Smart Operations in Oil and Gas: Leveraging IIoT for Efficiency” at IIoT World Energy Day 2025, speakers outlined why the digital revolution stalls at the wellhead for many operators.Legacy Systems: The […]

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