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.

Mark Kraeling with Wabtec Corporation

Industrial Talk is onsite at IoT Solutions World Congress and talking to Mark Kraeling, Solutions Architect at GE Transportation about “Achieving sustainable solutions in transportation with data!”.

Scott MacKenzie and Mark Kraeling discuss the evolution of the IoT Solutions World Congress, highlighting its shift towards sustainability and environmental impact. Mark, a solutions architect at Wabtech, emphasizes the company’s role in optimizing rail transportation, which moves 40% of U.S. freight while accounting for less than 2% of transportation-related greenhouse gases. Wabtech’s products, like Port Optimizer, enhance logistics by coordinating ship and train schedules. The conversation underscores the efficiency of rail over truck transport, with a single rail car capable of hauling 300,000 pounds, compared to trucks limited to 80,000 pounds.

Sally Liang with Hanshow

Industrial Talk is onsite at IoT Solutions World Congress and talking to Sally Liang, Head of Hanshow EU at Hanshow about “Customized IoT touchpoints for electric signage and smart stores”.

Scott MacKenzie and Sally Liang discussed the benefits of e-paper technology in retail, including cost savings and improved customer experiences. Sally explained how Honcho’s electronic shelf labeling solution replaces paper tags with e-paper technology, while Scott highlighted the efficiency advantages of this technology. Sally discussed the current state of the ESL market, including challenges faced by retailers and future developments in the industry.

Jorge Maia and Rebeca Sousa with Crazy Tech Labs

Industrial Talk is onsite at OMG, Q1 Meeting and talking to Jorge Maia and Rebeca Sousa with Crazy Tech Labs about “Merging AI with Digital Twin, IoT, IIoT to solve real problems”.

The potential of digital twins in the IoT ecosystem was discussed, along with the importance of data quality and the need for collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches. Key arguments included the transformative impact of digital twins, the challenges of device authentication and security, and the significance of contextualization in IoT data quality. The speakers emphasized the importance of aligning AI and IoT innovations in industry, while also highlighting the challenges of leveraging AI in IoT and digital twin. The potential of merging AI and digital twins to solve real-world problems in industry was also discussed, with a focus on the importance of collaboration, education, and having the right people with the right skills to innovate and create resilience in business.