Paul Viorel
From Plant Floor to Cloud: Revolutionizing Data Integration for the Digital Age
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From Plant Floor to Cloud: Revolutionizing Data Integration for the Digital Age

At the Hannover Messe Fair 2024, Torey Penrod-Cambra, Chief Communications Officer at HighByte, delves into the latest developments of their Intelligence Hub. HighByte is advancing the interoperability of this platform with major cloud services, a pivotal shift poised to transform data integration strategies.The advancements focus on smoothing the transition of data from the plant floor […]

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Integrated Power and Process Management: A Leap Towards Efficiency and Competitiveness
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Integrated Power and Process Management: A Leap Towards Efficiency and Competitiveness

At Hannover Messe 2024, one of the most anticipated industrial fairs globally, Hany Fouda, SVP IA Europe, Schneider Electric shares insights on the evolving landscape of power and process management. His vision for the future, where power and process systems are no longer siloed but integrated, paints a promising picture of operational efficiency and energy […]

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Embracing the Future: Schneider Electric’s Vision for Smart Factories at Hannover Messe 2024
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Embracing the Future: Schneider Electric’s Vision for Smart Factories at Hannover Messe 2024

In this interview at Hannover Messe 2024, Dr. Ali Haj Fraj, Sr. VP Digital Factory, Schneider Electric, explains how industrial businesses could leverage smart factories to drive growth, productivity, and sustainability. The Emergence of Smart Manufacturing At the heart of the discussion, Dr. Ali Haj Fraj emphasized the increasing importance of smart manufacturing. The last […]

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At the Forefront of Innovation: Dr. Köckler’s Take on Hannover Messe’s Global Impact
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At the Forefront of Innovation: Dr. Köckler’s Take on Hannover Messe’s Global Impact

In an ever-evolving industrial landscape, Hannover Messe stands out as the beacon of progress, where industry professionals converge to push the boundaries of innovation. This is the premise Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Managing Board, Deutsche Messe AG, underlines as he describes why this fair is the epicenter of industrial transformation.For 75 years, Hannover […]

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May 2024 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
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May 2024 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events

Welcome to the May 2024 roundup of IIoT and ICS cybersecurity events. This month promises an array of conferences, summits, and expos dedicated to exploring the latest advancements, challenges, and best practices in securing critical infrastructure and advancing industrial connectivity. Join us as we delve into the forefront of IIoT innovation and cybersecurity resilience.ARC European […]

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The Shift to Industry 5.0 will Propel IIoT
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The Shift to Industry 5.0 will Propel IIoT

Industry and manufacturing seem to always be in a state of transition. From manual production to machines, then on to production lines and automation, industry is continuously evolving. 2011 saw the advent of Industry 4.0, which focused on driving efficiencies, with machines and factories making intelligent decisions. Now Industry 4.0 is evolving into Industry 5.0, […]

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Siemens Digital Enterprise – An overview with Stefan Krug
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Siemens Digital Enterprise – An overview with Stefan Krug

In the realm of modern manufacturing, the Electronics Factory Erlangen stands out as a beacon of innovation and efficiency. While facing challenges typical of any manufacturing facility, this factory sets itself apart by its approach to tackling these obstacles. Leveraging digitalization in various forms, such as artificial intelligence, digital twins, and IT/OT convergence, the factory […]

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Understanding the Convergence of Cybersecurity Drivers
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Understanding the Convergence of Cybersecurity Drivers

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the concept of convergence plays a pivotal role in shaping the priorities and challenges faced by organizations today. As Ian from Black & Veatch aptly describes, it’s not just about the emergence of cybersecurity threats but rather the convergence of various drivers that are amplifying the need for robust […]

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Green at the Core: How Sustainability Is Becoming the New Competitive Edge in Business
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Green at the Core: How Sustainability Is Becoming the New Competitive Edge in Business

Last week, at the Innovation Summit in Paris, I had the pleasure to interview Sophie Borgne, Water Segment President, Schneider Electric, and Georg Weber, Executive Board Member & CTO, Wilo Group. The conversation is focused on sustainability, marking a pivotal shift in how businesses perceive and integrate green practices into their core strategies.It’s becoming clear that sustainability […]

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Bridging Technologies and Sustainability: Connect’s Role in Modernizing Industry
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Bridging Technologies and Sustainability: Connect’s Role in Modernizing Industry

At the Innovation Summit in Paris, Kim Custeau,  EVP Portfolio, Aveva, talks about “Connect,” a dynamic initiative at the forefront of integrating over 109 products from Aveva alongside Schneider Electric’s software components. This pivotal platform, Connect, acts as the foundational core of Schneider Electric’s ecosystem, revolutionizing how data from a myriad of sources is brought […]

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Materialize: Schneider Electric’s Blueprint for a Sustainable Future in Critical Minerals
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Materialize: Schneider Electric’s Blueprint for a Sustainable Future in Critical Minerals

In a recent interview at the Innovation Summit in Paris, I had the pleasure of speaking with Barbara Frei, EVP of Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric, about their latest program, Materialize. This program aims to transform the critical minerals industry by steering it toward carbon neutrality, a goal that’s becoming increasingly crucial in today’s environmental context.Materialize […]

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