About Mocana Podcast
"Mocana" means to set the connected world free. Mocana's Mission is to protect families, cities and countries by enabling devices of every kind to be trustworthy and run securely and freely.
Mocana Podcast strives to deliver, through digital media, the education and increased awareness necessary to equip its listeners with 21st century tools, ideas and applications. Mocana's mission to protect countries, cities and families will be thoroughly discussed and explained within very lively, inspiring and motivating interviews. Listeners will develop deeper understanding of Mocana's vital role in securing trustworthy devices for all sectors of industry and daily life because Mocana makes protection personal...its about YOU.
Industrial Talk is onsite at OMG, Q1 Meeting and talking to Carlos Toro and Claudio Soarzo Cataldo with NTT Data about “Data and Analytics solutions that drive insights and operational success.”
Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast featuring Claudio and Carlos from NTT DATA, discussing their work on digital twins and micro factories. Claudio, head of digital technology in Entity Data Chile, and Carlos, head of data and analytics, explain how digital twins enhance efficiency and safety in industries like mining. They highlight the importance of data management and the development of a composable digital twin methodology. Carlos introduces the concept of micro factories as training and showcasing tools, which can be used for remote monitoring and supply chain optimization. The conversation emphasizes the role of data analytics in driving industrial innovation and efficiency.
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.
Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Pete Mansel, CSO at Accruent about “Providing a comprehensive technology suite to address today’s asset challenges”.
Pete Mansel, Chief Sales Officer at Accruent, discussed the evolution of their global sales strategy, emphasizing integrated solutions to meet client needs. He highlighted the importance of connected workflows and reducing vendor reliance. Mansel shared a success story of a pipeline company centralizing their engineering documents, which took nine months and continues with ongoing enhancements. He noted trends such as digital transformation, cloud adoption, and the regulatory landscape, particularly in Australia and New Zealand. Mansel also touched on the application of AI in predictive maintenance and the need for automation due to labor market challenges.
Linda Fanaras, host of the B2B Brand 180 podcast, interviews Senthil Kumar, founder of SEO with Sentl, about his Five Step Jump Start SEO system. Senthil shares his success in ranking for over 100 keywords on Google's first page and earning over a million in revenue from his art studio using SEO and word of mouth. He emphasizes the importance of starting with less competitive keywords, understanding SEO fundamentals, and creating high-quality content. Senthil advises businesses to focus on keyword research, on-page optimization, and backlink building. He also simplifies SEO terminology and offers a free five-step SEO checklist on his website.
Industrial Talk is onsite at OMG, Q1 Meeting and talking to Justin Wilson and Erik Hendriks about “Data Distribution Service (DDS) the middleware that enables the free flow of data”.
Scott MacKenzie hosts a podcast celebrating industrial professionals and their innovations. At the OMG SQ1 meeting in Reston, Virginia, he interviews Erik Hendriks and Justin Wilson about DDS (Data Distribution System). Erik, a senior architect at ZettaScale, has been involved with DDS for 20 years. Justin, a principal software engineer at Unity Foundation, explains the open-source implementation of DDS. DDS enables efficient data transfer without the need for applications to know the transport details. It supports a publish-subscribe model, ensuring data reliability and scalability. The conversation highlights DDS's role in modern data-intensive applications and its future focus on scalability, big data, and security.
Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Kristi Flores, CMO at Accruent about “It’s all about listening and solving today’s customer’s challenges”.
Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial talk podcast episode featuring Christie Flores, head of marketing and SVP of partner programs at Accruent. Christie discusses the importance of customer engagement and collaboration at the Accruent Insights 2024 conference in San Antonio, highlighting the event's significance for the company and its 500 attendees. She emphasizes the company's focus on innovation, user-friendly products, and cloud-first strategy. Christie also mentions the integration of AI and machine learning, supported by Ford of, to enhance business operations across various departments. The conversation underscores the value of community, networking, and continuous improvement in technology.
Industrial Talk is onsite at FABTECH and talking to David Klotz, President at Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) about “Supporting the metalforming community for manufacturing success”.
Scott MacKenzie and David Klotz discuss the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) and its role in the manufacturing industry. They highlight the impact of Hurricane Milton on Fabtech Orlando, noting a strong turnout of 16,000 attendees on the first day, with a total expected attendance of 30,000. PMA represents over 1,000 member companies, focusing on metalforming, fabrication, and AI integration. They emphasize the importance of AI in reducing quoting times and the role of PMA in providing training and networking opportunities. PMA also publishes a magazine and offers various resources to its members.
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.
Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Marvin Clark, CIO at Accruent about “Customer centric innovation to solve today’s industrial challenges”.
Scott MacKenzie interviews Marvin Clark, CIO of Accruent, at the Accruent Insights 2024 conference in San Antonio. Clark discusses his background in financial services and his current role at Accruent, emphasizing the company's focus on innovation, customer experience, and employee success. Accruent offers 14 products, with a focus on eight, and is working on integrating them further. Clark highlights the importance of big data, AI, and modern user interfaces, stressing the need for robust infrastructure to support these advancements. He advocates for cloud solutions over on-premises systems for better security and scalability. Clark can be contacted at marvin.clark@accruent.com.
Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech and talking to Kevin Kucera with NW Signal Maintenance about “Ultra-Rapid Surge Arrester”.
Scott MacKenzie interviews Kevin Kucera from NW Signal Maintenance at Distribute Tech in Orlando, Florida. Kevin, a 34-year veteran in the electrical industry, discusses their niche services, including rail services and ultra-fast surge arresters. These arresters, developed in collaboration with Advanced Fusion Systems, operate in 300 nanoseconds and prevent electromagnetic pulse damage. They are compact, with a current range of 4-18 kV, and are designed to extend the life of lightning arrestor systems. Kevin emphasizes their importance in preventing equipment failures and reducing operational expenses. Contact details for NW Signal Maintenance are provided for those interested in their products.
Mocana Events:
Stay connected with Mocana for upcoming events on Cyber Security and strategies for making the industrial market safe.
Mocana has wonderful and informative webinars designed to equip you in the latest in all things Cyber. This is a must part of you learning process! Just simply CLICK HERE and begin learning about ways to protect your organization from Cyber Attacks.
Industrial Academy:
The world is changing fast! Industrial businesses are juggling every facet of business maintenance and growth, ranging from technological/digital media adaptations to cash flow management and operational efficiency challenges. How do industrial business leaders stay current while managing growth and casting vision for the future? The answers could be found in a learning environment, but never before has there been a place for continuing education in the industrial business arena. UNTIL NOW…
The INDUSTRIAL ACADEMY IS HERE. Finally there is a clearinghouse for all things industrial to assist the business leader. Course offerings provide up-to-date applicable information in business development, technology, finance, operations and leadership presented in an engaging, movement-oriented manner by those in the know. These professionals don’t just talk the talk. They walk the walk with purpose and passion for building not just the industrial business but also the people who make things happen.
The Industrial Talk Podcast family looks forward to learning and growing with you!
