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Industrial Talk/BCC is talking to Rubin Domingo and Antonio Delgado, about "CISO Roundtable, Real Threats and Real Decisions impacting the market".

Overview

The roundtable examined practical cybersecurity risks and emphasized that security is a business responsibility, not solely an IT function.

Key Risks
Ruben identified concentration among major service providers and uneven cybersecurity maturity among smaller public bodies as significant threats.
Antonio highlighted ransomware, phishing, social engineering, and third-party risk as more immediate concerns than highly publicized AI attack scenarios.

Resilience Priorities
Organizations should prepare before an incident through containment plans, crisis communications, tested backups, alternate service instances, and provider redundancy.
Manufacturing environments need asset visibility, IT/OT network separation, and controls for legacy systems and connected devices.
Leadership should evaluate cyber risk alongside financial and legal risk; cyber insurance increasingly requires evidence of controls such as MFA, backups, incident response, training, EDR, and vulnerability management.

Open Questions
How can smaller organizations achieve adequate cybersecurity maturity with limited resources?
How should organizations adopt AI while protecting sensitive and critical data?

Action Items
Broadcast from the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress in Barcelona on November 3–5, 2026. (@Scott Mackenzie)

Outline
Participants and Roles
Ruben: Technology and cybersecurity director for a public organization representing Catalan municipalities and the regional government; advisory board member of the Global CISO Council Spain chapter.
Antonio: CISO in an international education group serving schools across Europe, Latin America, and the United States.

Real Threats Versus Noise
Service-provider concentration can create broad systemic outages.
Smaller municipalities and organizations often lack dedicated cybersecurity resources.
Ransomware, phishing, social engineering, and third-party weaknesses remain operationally relevant.

Incident Preparedness
Contain affected systems first, coordinate communications, and restore services from prepared alternate environments.
Regulation and frameworks such as ISO 27001 and Spain’s National Security Scheme can drive preparedness.

Manufacturing and Education
Manufacturing requires IT/OT separation, visibility into connected assets, and legacy-system risk management.
Schools require layered identity controls, MFA, awareness training, phishing simulations, and protection of minors’ data.

AI, Leadership, and Insurance
AI should be adopted with policies, training, and controls against sensitive-data exposure.
CISOs should communicate business impact and risk to boards rather than focusing only on technical controls.
Cyber insurance validates organizational maturity and can support recovery after an attack.

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RUBEN CORTES DOMINGO'S CONTACT INFORMATION:
Personal LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubencortes/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/consorci-aoc-2/home/
Company Website: https://www.aoc.cat/en/

ANTONIO DELGADO'S CONTACT INFORMATION:
Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniodelgadociso/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/affinitas-education/home/
Company Website: https://www.affinitasedu.com/

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Industrial Talk is onsite at Octave Live and talking to Sunil Mudholkar, VP of Product - Physical Security at Octave about "Video and incident management solutions".

Overview

The conversation examined how Octave’s Physical Security Group uses video, sensors, and AI to improve safety and operational awareness.

Core Discussion
Sunil described the group’s work across cameras, access control, fire alarms, HVAC systems, and other sensors in environments such as airports, casinos, manufacturing facilities, and critical infrastructure.
AI can analyze live video for events such as smoking, forced entry, or environmental hazards, while adding context to distinguish normal conditions from unusual behavior.
Key Considerations
Octave is addressing privacy requirements that vary by region, including masking faces where facial recognition is restricted.
Video integrity and chain of custody are maintained so footage can support investigations or legal proceedings.
Physical security is increasingly integrated with industrial operations, helping validate equipment conditions, reduce risk, and preserve information across design, construction, operation, and protection.

Outline
Background
Sunil discussed his experience in video streaming, media production, and approximately four years with Octave’s Physical Security Group.
Physical Security
Cameras and sensors monitor access, safety events, environmental conditions, and operational anomalies.
The group consolidates signals to help customers operate safer facilities.
AI And Privacy
AI reviews live video and identifies potentially abnormal activity.
Context and natural-language queries help reduce noise and improve alert relevance.
Privacy practices differ by geography; facial masking is used where required.
Industrial Integration
Cameras function as operational sensors alongside industrial equipment data.
Security and operations are converging to support safer, more sustainable facilities and continuous improvement across the business lifecycle.

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SUNIL MUDHOLKAR'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smudholkar/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/octaveintelligence/

Company Website: https://www.octave.com/

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Industrial Talk is onsite at MD&M West and talking to Alexander "Alex" Shaw, CEO at Archimedic about "Medtech design, regulatory and go-to-market strategies".

Overview

Archimedic’s discussion focused on helping medical-device founders move ideas from concept through design, FDA regulatory approval, and commercialization.

Core Approach
Alex explained that Archimedic supports three connected areas: design, regulatory strategy, and go-to-market planning.
Most product failures occur because commercialization is not defined early enough; Alex estimated 70% fail for go-to-market reasons, compared with 20% for regulatory issues and 10% for design.
Examples And Outlook
Active Protective successfully developed a wearable fall-detection airbag belt, but had to shift from a consumer product strategy to a regulated medical-device pathway to generate clinical evidence.
A smart pill case worked technically but failed commercially because insurers could not support the infrastructure needed to assemble individualized blister packs.
Open question: Can medical-device startups regain sufficient venture-capital and grant funding to sustain early-stage innovation?
Outline
Event And Company Context
Alex discussed Archimedic at MDNM West and described the event’s growth following the pandemic.
Alex’s Background
Background in biochemistry and drug development consulting.
Later moved into medical devices because of similarities in FDA regulation and development processes.
Became CEO of Archimedic approximately one and a half years ago.
Medical Device Development
Archimedic helps clients advance ideas through design, regulatory approval, and commercialization.
Early attention to market demand is emphasized before committing heavily to design and development.
Case Studies
Active Protective: wearable airbag belt for nursing-home residents; ultimately required clinical evidence and FDA approval.
Smart pill case: technically feasible, but the insurance-based commercial model was not viable.
Market Outlook
Early-stage medical-device companies have faced weak venture-capital and grant funding.
Alex expects renewed funding could support additional innovation and patient benefits.

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ALEX SHAW'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-alexander-shaw-3a7076a/

Company LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/archimedicdevice/

Company Website: https://www.archimedic.com/

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Industrial Talk is talking to Doug Donahue, Co-Managing Director at Entrada Group about "Nearshoring and offshoring manufacturing solutions".

Overview

Doug explained how Entrada Group helps small and midsize manufacturers establish production in Mexico while reducing legal, trade-compliance, labor, and facility-related risks.

Operating Model
Manufacturers use Entrada Group’s legal presence, permits, and IMMEX program while managing their own production.
Entrada Group provides labor, trade compliance, and support with Mexican government requirements.
Existing facilities can enable production in approximately 9–12 weeks for simpler products or four to six months for more complex medical devices.
Market Factors
Doug identified labor availability as a major reason U.S. manufacturers consider Mexico; some companies reported leaving $2 million and $8 million in sales unrealized because of labor constraints.
Trade uncertainty has slowed million-dollar investment decisions, although Doug said USMCA remains in effect and qualifying products can receive preferential treatment.
Open question: How will future U.S.–Mexico trade negotiations affect manufacturing investment and automotive supply chains?

Outline
Entrada Group Model
Provides a legal and operational platform for manufacturers entering Mexico.
Supports labor, permits, trade compliance, and government-related requirements.
Clients retain responsibility for managing their manufacturing processes.
Facility Deployment
Entrada Group operates manufacturing campuses with existing space.
Site selection considers workforce size, transportation access, airports, and cost.
Build-outs primarily require customized electrical systems and production-floor designs.
Trade Compliance
Bills of material are analyzed to determine USMCA eligibility.
The trade-compliance department helps clients respond to tariff and documentation changes.
Trade uncertainty has created hesitation around major capital investments.
Workforce Constraints
Mexico offers strong interest in manufacturing careers and technical training programs.
U.S. manufacturers continue to face labor shortages that constrain growth.
Closing Information
Doug provided contact information through Entrada Group and its website.
Entrada Group offers a monthly informational webinar about Mexico, its operating regions, and its services.

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DOUG DONAHUE'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-donahue-573a2a8/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrada-group-de-mexico/

Company Website: https://www.entradagroup.com/

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Industrial Talk is talking to Vick Vaishnavi, CEO/COO/GM/President at Octave ETQ about "Pulse of Quality in Manufacturing Survey".

Overview

The conversation examined the Octave Pulse of Quality in Manufacturing Survey and its implications for large manufacturers.

Survey Findings
Vick described an independent survey of more than 750 enterprise manufacturers across the U.S., U.K., and Germany.
Quality is becoming a strategic, company-wide priority: 71% planned to increase quality-management spending, and 63% viewed quality as strategic compared with 38% the prior year.
AI adoption in quality operations increased to 47%, with 43% planning adoption within two years. Discussed use cases included automation, analytics, defect detection, and workforce training.
Product recalls remain significant: 75% reported a recall within five years, and 47% attributed recalls to supply-chain problems. Workforce shortages or skills gaps affected 78% of respondents.
Open Questions
How can manufacturers adopt AI while preserving human expertise, safety, and accountability?
How can organizations manage tariffs, supplier changes, compliance requirements, and rising customer expectations without compromising quality?

Outline
Survey Purpose
Assess the state of quality in enterprise manufacturing.
Identify trends, business drivers, and challenges affecting quality operations.
Survey conducted independently by Censuswide across the U.S., U.K., and Germany.
AI In Quality
Adoption rose from 33% to 47% year over year.
Three application areas were discussed: automation, analytics, and workforce intelligence.
Expected benefits included efficiency, effectiveness, and improved economics.
Compliance And Supply Chain
Quality and regulatory requirements are increasing.
Tariffs are prompting consideration of onshoring and domestic suppliers.
Cost-cutting decisions may create quality risks and contribute to recalls.
Workforce And Knowledge
Retirements and manufacturing labor shifts are creating shortages and skills gaps.
AI may help capture experienced workers’ knowledge and support training.
Human expertise remains necessary for complex and safety-critical work.

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VICK VAISHNAVI'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickvirenvaishnavi/

Pulse of Quality Survey:  https://www.octave.com/newsroom/press-releases/2026/pulse-of-quality-in-manufacturing-2026-survey-reveals-surge-in-ai-adoption

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/etq/

Company Website: https://www.octave.com/products/asset-performance-management/reliance

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