Digital Transformation Case Studies
· Connected Industry

Digital Transformation Case Studies

The manufacturing industry has been adopting next-gen technologies such as AI (artificial intelligence), advanced data analytics, predictive maintenance, automation, robotics, and more for improved productivity and enhanced safety on factory floors. Cutting-edge technologies can hold the key to optimizing uptime and productivity. Below are two digital transgormation case studies on manufacturers who implemented transformative technologies.  […]

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Industry 4.0 and Open Innovation
· Connected Industry

Industry 4.0 and Open Innovation

One buzzwords nowadays is “4th Industrial Revolution”. Let’s ask ourselves: What are we talking about when we say “4th Industrial Revolution”? For sure, we are talking about a huge potential of innovation in Industry 4.0. Numerous studies have attempted to quantify the opportunities, and all talk about BIG numbers, in terms of number of connected devices, […]

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Michael Gardiner, P.Eng Manufacturing Industry Solutions Microsoft Canada
· Our Contributors

Michael Gardiner, P.Eng Manufacturing Industry Solutions Microsoft Canada

Michael Gardiner leads Microsoft’s digital transformation initiatives in the Canadian manufacturing industry.  In his current role, he provides guidance on Industry 4.0 and helps manufacturers enhance engineering and production processes using Industrial IoT, Intelligent Cloud & Edge computing, and Artificial Intelligence. For over 20 years, Mr. Gardiner has served manufacturers of all sizes who compete in […]

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Why 85% of Machine Learning Projects Fail – How to Avoid This
· Artificial Intelligence & ML

Why 85% of Machine Learning Projects Fail – How to Avoid This

According to Gartner, 85% of Machine Learning (ML) projects fail. Worse yet, the research company predicts that this trend will continue through 2022. Does this point to some weakness in ML itself? No, it points to weaknesses in the way it’s applied to projects. There are many predictable ways that ML projects fail, which can […]

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Deploying Analytics On The Shop Floor: How And Where To Start
· Analytics

Deploying Analytics On The Shop Floor: How And Where To Start

Industrial Digital Transformation is happening, but the reality is that most companies are handling data on paper. To think about analytics on the shop floor, one of the first things to be done is to automate not only the process, but the data collection and transformation. This is a key step to think about Artificial Intelligence or other terms like Digital Twins and that […]

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The Clock is Ticking for a New Cyber Security Strategy
· Cybersecurity

The Clock is Ticking for a New Cyber Security Strategy

President Biden is walking into an embattled and in some ways grim cyber security picture. As we know, the end of 2020 brought to our attention a months-long global cyber-espionage campaign, The broader public will almost certainly never know the full scope of Solarwinds or its impact on national security. While we have seen ongoing […]

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Leveraging Virtual Technology For Customer Service & Support
· Augmented Reality

Leveraging Virtual Technology For Customer Service & Support

Automation solutions and virtual technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are completely changing the way organizations and manufacturers are now interacting with customers. Much of this shift is to drive more efficiencies and enhance the overall customer experience. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and cases of the virus return in […]

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Two main urban problems that IoT and AI can solve
· Connected Industry

Two main urban problems that IoT and AI can solve

Having visited more than 40 countries, 200 cities and lived in six countries in the last 10 years as well as working in the disruptive Internet of Things (IoT) space, the subject of how to solve urban problems and make cities smarter and more citizen friendly is of particular interest to me for both professional […]

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Choosing the Right AI approach for your business
· Artificial Intelligence

Choosing the Right AI approach for your business

Companies often kiss more frogs than princes when it comes to artificial intelligence investments. Much has changed this year. The new normal brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone and everything. Globally, companies have been forced into crisis management mode: adapting, retooling and training employees to work remotely while adopting new technologies to […]

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AI & Automation Have a Key Role in Driving the New Normal
· Artificial Intelligence

AI & Automation Have a Key Role in Driving the New Normal

Six months on, the coronavirus pandemic is still raging. As companies look for technologies to alleviate the impact, one frontrunner has proven Artificial Intelligence (AI). Lucian Fogoros, Co-founder of IIoT World, explains how AI & Automation will shape the New Normal.  Read more here https://sie.ag/2HE26VL.    

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IIoT World Days Panel: Industry 4.0 and Cybersecurity Challenges
· Cybersecurity

IIoT World Days Panel: Industry 4.0 and Cybersecurity Challenges

Panel Sponsored by and The Industry 4.0 revolution brings with it a new operational risk for connected, smart manufacturers and digital supply networks: cyber. Industrial Cybersecurity should be an integral part of the strategy, design, and operations from the beginning of any new connected, Industry 4.0–driven initiative. In light of Industry 4.0, our expert line […]

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IIoT World Days Track – Energy Industry: Leverage Data at Your Fingertips to Start Small and Scale Fast
· Connected Industry

IIoT World Days Track – Energy Industry: Leverage Data at Your Fingertips to Start Small and Scale Fast

Track Sponsored by and This track, originally presented at IIoT World Days on June 30, 2020, includes 3 presentations from energy industry leaders: Improving Customer Engagement through Innovative Utility Marketplaces Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Wizardry: How to Overcome Technical Road Blocks and Make Real for Power Generation Take the Pulse of your Operation in […]

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