Laia Garcia Padro with Ackcent Cybersecurity
Industrial Talk is onsite at IoT Solutions World Congress and talking to Laia Garcia Padro, Security Awareness Manager at Ackcent Cybersecurity about “The human solution to cybersecurity”.
Scott MacKenzie announces a webinar on adapting to new China tariffs in manufacturing, featuring Eric Millinger and Jorge Filio. The podcast, hosted by Scott, features Laia Garcia Padro with Ackcent discussing cybersecurity, emphasizing the human element in security. Laia, from Barcelona, explains that 90% of cyber incidents involve human error, advocating for early security integration and continuous education. She highlights the importance of unique passwords, password managers, and a security-conscious culture within organizations. Laia also mentions Ackcent’s services, including auditing, monitoring, and response teams, and stresses the need for readiness against evolving cyber threats.
Stan Schneider with Real-Time Innovations
Industrial Talk is onsite at IoT Solutions World Congress and talking to Stan Schneider, CEO at Real-Time Innovations (RTI) about “Autonomous vehicles and real solutions for the future”.
Scott MacKenzie and Stan Schneider discuss the latest advancements in autonomous vehicles and teleoperation at the IoT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona. Schneider highlights the complexity of autonomous systems, noting that true autonomy is a spectrum and may take years to achieve. He explains the shift from traditional ECU-based vehicles to software-defined vehicles, which reduce wiring and increase computational power. Schneider also outlines RTI’s role in creating intelligent, distributed systems, emphasizing the importance of low-latency, real-time data processing. He shares examples of RTI’s projects, including NASA’s launch control and Canada’s air traffic control, and stresses the need for new architectures to handle modern challenges.
Yasmin Cofan with PAL Robotics
Industrial Talk is onsite at IoT Solutions World Congress and talking to Yasmin Cofan, Marketing Specialist at PAL Robotics about “How robotics are deployed to improve efficiency and address the mundane”.
Scott MacKenzie interviews Yasmin Cofan from PAL Robotics at the IoT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona. Yasmin, originally from Brazil, has been with Pal for two years and is based in Barcelona. Pal Robotics, celebrating its 20th anniversary, designs and manufactures robots in Barcelona, with offices in France and Italy. They have three business units: intra logistics, mobile interaction, and select. Their retail solution, Stockbot, uses RFID technology to count and track stock, and can be deployed in one day. Pal Robotics employs around 100 people and is growing rapidly. Yasmin emphasizes the company’s commitment to enhancing human life through robotics.
Giuseppe Serio with Upstream Security
Industrial Talk is onsite at IoT Solutions World Congress and talking to Giuseppe Serio, Vice President at Upstream Security about “Active cybersecurity visibility into your connected assets!”.
Scott MacKenzie and Giuseppe from Upstream Security discussed the critical importance of cybersecurity in the rapidly evolving field of autonomous vehicles. Giuseppe highlighted that modern vehicles, with up to 100 million lines of code, are incredibly complex and vulnerable to cyber attacks. He emphasized the need for proactive measures, such as secure-by-design principles, continuous monitoring, and resilient systems. Giuseppe also stressed the importance of education and awareness among consumers and professionals. The conversation underscored the necessity of integrating cybersecurity from the outset of connected technologies to ensure safety and security.
Marc Tarrago with Fira Barcelona
Industrial Talk is onsite at IoT Solutions World Congress and talking to Marc Tarrago, Event Director at Fira Barcelona about “Bringing global leaders together in digital transformation and cybersecurity!”.
Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast celebrating industry professionals and their innovations. At the IoT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona, he interviews Marc Tarrago, the event organizer, about the success of the event. Marc highlights the international focus, with delegations from China, India, and the US, and the shift in program direction to the International Society of Automation. The event is divided into four rooms addressing tech-enabled transformation, climate change, standards and regulations, and IoT security. The importance of cybersecurity with the growing number of connected devices is emphasized. The team’s efforts and the positive feedback from attendees are praised, with plans to continue covering healthcare and sustainability in future events.
Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast celebrating industry professionals and their innovations. At the IoT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona, he interviews Marc Tarrago, the event organizer, about the success of the event. Marc highlights the international focus, with delegations from China, India, and the US, and the shift in program direction to the International Society of Automation. The event is divided into four rooms addressing tech-enabled transformation, climate change, standards and regulations, and IoT security. The importance of cybersecurity with the growing number of connected devices is emphasized. The team’s efforts and the positive feedback from attendees are praised, with plans to continue covering healthcare and sustainability in future events.
