Paul Viorel

Paul Viorel
Optimizing Operations and Asset Management with Industrial Analytics and AI
· Past

Optimizing Operations and Asset Management with Industrial Analytics and AI

In today’s highly competitive and pandemic-impacted business environment, industrial companies must optimize efficiency, contain costs and pursue every profit potential. And they must do this under severe capital constraints, maximizing existing assets and resources. Data is a key resource from which to extract business-improving insights. However, analyst studies suggest that industrial companies typically are able […]

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Rajesh Ramachandran, Chief Digital Officer
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Rajesh Ramachandran, Chief Digital Officer

In his CDO role, Rajesh Ramachandran drives digital strategy, thought leadership and execution of ABB Industrial Automation’s digital portfolio and business growth. He brings 30 years of global leadership experience with a record of building and transforming technology and innovation-driven businesses across India, the United States, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific. He has led […]

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The impact of COVID-19 measures on Belgian traffic and air quality
· Connected Industry

The impact of COVID-19 measures on Belgian traffic and air quality

Throughout the whole of last year (2019), we used multiple open data sources to collect data such as highway traffic, air quality, weather, bike rental, car sharing and public transport data, parking space occupancy and much more. It was part of a smart mobility project called ManyWays, that Waylay ran jointly with MORE LION, and which was funded […]

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Industry 4.0, Smart Factories and Fabrication Portability
· Industrial IoT

Industry 4.0, Smart Factories and Fabrication Portability

Today, the traditional concept of the large, static factory is becoming an outdated relic, thanks to Industry 4.0.  3D printing, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and advanced human-machine interfaces are just some of Industry 4.0’s applications and components that are reshaping the manufacturing world. Industry 4.0 Makes Fabrication Portability Possible Since we live in […]

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Using Industry 4.0 to Survive a Pandemic and Mitigate the Next Crisis
· Industrial IoT

Using Industry 4.0 to Survive a Pandemic and Mitigate the Next Crisis

Digital tools that have been developed with the advent of Industry 4.0 can equip manufacturers with the foresight and resiliency they’ll need to recover from the COVID-19 crisis, and manage other incidents that may arise in the future. Companies that survive the pandemic’s initial impact will face hard questions from their board on their resiliency. […]

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Attribute-based encryption could offer huge benefits to the IIoT
· Cybersecurity

Attribute-based encryption could offer huge benefits to the IIoT

It’s difficult to overstate the importance of strong security in the industrial IoT. Without robust cybersecurity measures, hackers can shut down factory lines, interrupt sensor data flows, or cause major disruptions to supply chains. Security experts have long recognized encryption as a vital piece of cybersecurity readiness across a variety of situations, including the IIoT. […]

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Mark Alpert, Vice President
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Mark Alpert, Vice President

Mark Alpert is the Vice President of Business Assurance at TÜV SÜD. He brings an energetic, innovative, and entrepreneurial approach to creating, planning and executing business initiatives that increase stakeholder value, customer satisfaction and operational excellence. He has over 30 years of experience in the field of quality management and organizational improvement.

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The Wake-Up Call for Stronger Authentication: California’s IoT Bill SB-327
· Cybersecurity

The Wake-Up Call for Stronger Authentication: California’s IoT Bill SB-327

Along with the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA), the cybersecurity law CA SB-327 known as the “IoT bill” went into effect January 1, 2020, with enforcement beginning July 1, 2020. While the CCPA, which is focused on personal data control and privacy, has grabbed most of the headlines, the lesser known Internet of Things bill is focused on […]

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[White Paper] The Past, Present and Future of Cybersecurity for Embedded Systems
· Cybersecurity

[White Paper] The Past, Present and Future of Cybersecurity for Embedded Systems

Learn how evolving threats are changing the game for embedded device manufacturers and what the future of cybersecurity looks like for the industry in this white paper. The only system that’s safe from cyberthreats is one that’s never powered on. While this is an overstatement meant to highlight the seriousness of security threats that surround […]

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Chris Shaw, Vice President
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Chris Shaw, Vice President

Chris Shaw is Vice President of Global Marketing at NTT Research. He is responsible for the strategy and direction of all internal and external marketing and communications. Prior to his role at NTT Research, Chris founded Central Coast agency, a Creative Think Tank for Advertising, Content, User Experience and Design. Under his leadership, the team […]

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Will Leonard, Product Manager
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Will Leonard, Product Manager

Will Leonard is Asset Performance Management Product Manager, Energy Industries. He has more than 10 years of experience at ABB, working with Industrial Automation companies, academia and industrial stakeholders on innovation, skills and business partnerships. Will brings experience in areas including change management, business growth projects, market analysis, business transformation projects, strategic marketing, business systems […]

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Rajaram Radhakrishnan, SVP
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Rajaram Radhakrishnan, SVP

Rajaram Radhakrishnan, SVP and Global Markets Leader of the Manufacturing, Logistics, Energy & Utilities business unit at Cognizant. Raj is a Fortune 500 Executive Leader with extensive experience launching new business initiatives, transforming under performing segments, and developing high performing clients and teams. Particular expertise driving business solutions to establish and scale complex operations, service […]

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