Karl-Michael Winter, Vice President Global Engineering & R&D
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Karl-Michael Winter, Vice President Global Engineering & R&D

Mr. Karl-Michael Winter, an electrical engineer by profession, has been with PROCESS-ELECTRONIC, now UPC MARATHON, for more than 30 years, first in the development and implementation of programmable logic controllers and SCADA systems, then as Managing Director in Germany and France and heading product development. In 2007, when PROCESS-ELECTRONIC became a member of the United […]

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White Paper: The State of Industrial Cybersecurity
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White Paper: The State of Industrial Cybersecurity

While global manufacturing companies are implementing digital transformation to survive and grow, cybersecurity threats have become a top concern. In industrial cybersecurity, the convergence of IT and OT has been an important issue for long time. There were inconsistencies in technology and environment, and also in people and processes. This survey provides insight into the […]

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James Butcher, Product Manager
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James Butcher, Product Manager

Skilled Product Manager with many years of experience in the fields of technical account management, solution architecture, product marketing and software engineering. James is currently responsible for the product management and market positioning of IOTech’s Edge Xpert Open IoT Edge Computing Platform. Working closely with our customers, partners and sales team, he distils complex technical requirements into a product specification and engineering roadmap that aligns with our company vision of producing powerful Edge Computing platforms suitable for a wide range of Industrial IoT Edge use cases. He has a deep technical background in embedded and real-time distributed system architectures for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). He has designed these systems with customers across a wide variety of use cases in the Industrial Automation, Mil/Aero, Robotics and Transportation sectors

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Bjoern Bartheidel, Vice President
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Bjoern Bartheidel, Vice President

As Vice President of Intelligent Industry Services at Syntax, Bjoern leads the SAP consulting and Application Managed Services (AMS) services at Syntax in Europe. He supports Syntax’s manufacturing customers with their digital transformation journey. Since joining the company in 2013, Bjoern has pushed the boundaries of Digital Manufacturing, advanced analytics, and Industrial Internet of Things […]

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Roan Low, SAP Solutions Architect
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Roan Low, SAP Solutions Architect

Roan Low is an accomplished IT Infrastructure leader with a track record of moving beyond traditional technology in complex environments and creating value and excellence within IT organizations. Roan brings more than 21 years of global experience in information systems, information technologies, and infrastructure operations, focused exclusively on SAP and the cloud. As a technical […]

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G Balaji, Head of Energy Industries division in Industrial Automation, ABB India
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G Balaji, Head of Energy Industries division in Industrial Automation, ABB India

G Balaji is head of Energy Industries division in Industrial Automation, ABB India. He is also member of Country Management Committee that shapes critical management strategy. In his role as the head of Energy Industries, Balaji is driving digital transformation for many customers through co-innovation and co-creation with the customers. Balaji brings vast knowledge of Oil and Gas, Chemicals and Energy sector. In his career of close to 23 years, he has held several management positions in ABB India across operations and engineering, executing large complex projects and working closely with Global teams. He has been deeply involved in developing operational excellence and key initiatives within ABB India for our customers in Energy sector. He has a wide knowledge of technology applications in utilities and industries, and has been instrumental in developing and executing solutions around Industrial Internet of Things in plants and factories. Balaji is an engineer in instrumentation and control.

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Mike Lake, President & CEO
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Mike Lake, President & CEO

Michael Lake is the President and CEO of Leading Cities, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Leading Cities’ mission is to achieve a sustainable planet by leading with Smart Cities. As President and CEO, Michael establishes and develops relationships with municipal governments, businesses, non-profit organizations and universities around the world, creating a global network of partner cities dedicated to implementing Smart City solutions. Leading Cities provides tools and programming for Smart City leaders and facilitates the sharing of best practices within the industry. Michael’s career in public service spans from serving three United States Presidents as Special Assistant for White House Operations and Presidential Advance to serving the former Prime Minister of Ireland as a policy research analyst.

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Gino Hernandez ,Head of Global Digital Business
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Gino Hernandez ,Head of Global Digital Business

Gino Hernandez is Head of Global Digital Business at ABB Energy Industries. Self-motivated entrepreneur and business executive with an extensive background in digital technology, business management, business finance, sales management, business plan development and model execution. 

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Brandon Spencer, Division President, Energy Industries
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Brandon Spencer, Division President, Energy Industries

Brandon Spencer is currently serving as President for ABB’s Energy Industries division globally. In this capacity he is a member of the Industrial Automation Business Area management team. The Energy Industries division helps companies across the energy industry develop, produce and operate safely, efficiently and profitably. Brandon joined ABB in 2006 and has dedicated his […]

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Kevin O’Donovan, Technology Evangelist
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Kevin O’Donovan, Technology Evangelist

Technology Evangelist. Bit of a story teller & influencer on #EnergyTransition technologies, An advisor, speaker, podcast host & technology consultant … A member of the Siemens Influencer Community #SIEx … And #InnowattsInfluencer … Being a bit of a storyteller, Kevin has been evangelizing how new technologies can transform the way we do things through-out his […]

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Protecting IT and OT Resources Against Advanced Threats in Manufacturing
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Protecting IT and OT Resources Against Advanced Threats in Manufacturing

Manufacturing organizations manage expensive and sophisticated equipment at their factories—and the systems that run the machinery are increasingly being connected to the internet. The cybersecurity implications of this trend are significant, including possible threats to physical safety, and in some cases, national security. Companies strive to secure their systems while maintaining business imperatives like operational […]

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