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 IoT Solutions World Congress and talking to Jonathan Candel, Global Solutions Architect with Siemens about “Architectural Design and thinking behind Building X”.
Scott MacKenzie and Jonathan Candel discuss the future of Building X, a platform designed to accommodate new use cases in smart buildings. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of understanding customer pain points and needs, while Scott highlights the platform's flexibility and scalability. Jonathan emphasizes the potential of AI and machine learning in building management, including cost-benefit analysis, predictive capabilities, and data-driven systems. The speakers discuss the need for a vendor-agnostic system that provides insights into energy consumption and emissions, and the importance of quick deployment and quantifiable value.
Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech and talking to Danny Petrecca, Vice President of Business Development with Locusview about “Digital Construction Management – digitally streamlining utility's construction”.
Utilities face budget cuts, regulatory hurdles, and interest rate fluctuations, while digitization can alleviate these pressures and improve operational efficiency. Innovation and problem-solving are key to addressing challenges, with a scarcity of contractors and resources in the digitization journey. Traditional paper-based construction management is inefficient, and implementing mobile technology can simplify workflows and make them more efficient. New technologies such as GNSS receivers and mobile devices have the potential to revolutionize the industry.
Industrial Talk is onsite at OMG, Q1 Meeting and talking to Gerardo Pardo-Castellote, CTO of Real-Time Innovations (RTI) about “Data Distribution Services (DDS) – Ensuring systems can communicate”.
Scott MacKenzie and Gerardo discussed advancements in distributed systems and data management. Gerardo explained how their company, Real-Time Innovations, develops software infrastructure for robotic systems. They discussed the importance of modularity, interoperability, and security in complex systems, highlighting challenges such as latency, data security, and scalability in real-time innovations. They emphasized the need for a common language and protocol to enable communication and integration between different systems.
Industrial Talk is chatting with Hartmut Hahn, CEO at Userlane about “Extracting greater value and user adoption out of your technology stack”.
Scott MacKenzie and Hartmut Hahn discussed challenges in extracting value from technology stacks, optimizing software use, and reducing software spend. They emphasized the importance of data-driven insights and user engagement to identify areas of improvement. Hartmut highlighted their platform's ability to track user interactions and provide a framework for evaluating software use. Scott MacKenzie questioned how their approach could accommodate different organizational processes. Later, Hartmut discussed the role of predictive analytics in technology adoption, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of business processes and constant monitoring. The speakers also highlighted the importance of predicting user adoption and efficiency, reaching out to Hardware Lane company for collaboration, and leveraging technology to solve problems.
Industrial Talk is onsite at OMG, Q1 Meeting and talking to Claude Baudoin, Co-Chair of Business Modeling and Integration Task Force with OMG about “Standard Business Reporting Model (SBRM)”.
The conversation revolved around the need for a standardized business reporting model to improve efficiency and rigor in reporting across various domains. Claude Baudoin and Scott MacKenzie discussed the initiative's origins in response to increasing regulatory requirements and the importance of defining semantic relationships, constraints, and formulas. They also touched on the need to enhance reporting consistency and semantic rigor across domains, with a focus on standardizing a metamodel to enable tools to produce compliant reports. Later, Claude and Scott MacKenzie discussed the significance of standardization in the tech industry, with Claude emphasizing the importance of OMG standards like UML, and Scott MacKenzie highlighting the need for dynamic documents that keep up with time.
Industrial Talk is onsite at IoT Solutions World Congress and talking to Brett Smith, Global Partner Business Development Lead with Siemens about “Smart building solutions to optimize the efficiency of your building assets”.
Brett Smith emphasizes the importance of technology in making buildings more autonomous, profitable, and sustainable. Scott MacKenzie highlights the significance of IoT solutions and networking with industry professionals. The speakers discuss the potential of AI and machine learning to optimize building operations, energy efficiency, and performance. They emphasize the importance of understanding occupancy and energy usage patterns to make informed decisions and achieve cost savings and profitability. Both speakers highlight the potential for autonomous decision-making within buildings without human intervention, with the goal of improving sustainability, profitability, and efficiency.
Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 24 and talking to Aaron Merkin, Chief Technology Officer with Fluke Reliability about “Stitching together a more integrated reliability solution”.
Aaron Merkin discussed the shift from on-premise to cloud software and the integration of AI in enterprise software. Scott MacKenzie and Aaron discussed the importance of data collection and closed-loop workflows for predictive maintenance, highlighting the benefits of modern applications like x5 and the potential of generative AI and augmented reality in asset management and maintenance. The conversation emphasized the challenges of navigating disruptive times in the industry and the need for comprehensive solutions to eliminate unplanned downtime and improve worker efficiency.
Industrial Talk is onsite at OMG, Q1 Meeting and talking to Bill Curtis, Executive Director with the Consortium for Information and Software Quality about “ISO 5055 – Software quality standards to positively impacting industry”.
The conversation centered around the importance of prioritizing software quality to improve productivity and reduce costs. The speakers highlighted the significant financial costs associated with software quality issues and emphasized the need for implementing and applying software security standards in the industry. They also discussed automated source code quality measures and the importance of software quality standards and certification, with one speaker expressing a preference for free and open-source software and the other emphasizing the need for a certification exam to test developers' knowledge of ISO 5055.
Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to Wayne Adams, Global Sales with J.W. Adams and Associates about “The many challenges and solutions impacting power generation today”.
Scott MacKenzie and Wayne Adams discussed the potential of hydrogen as a renewable energy source, while Scott MacKenzie and Wayne Adams explored the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a low-carbon future. MacKenzie highlighted the need for large-scale implementation of renewables, while Wayne emphasized the importance of addressing waste heat generated by power plants. Both speakers acknowledged the limitations of relying solely on natural gas and emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach that includes renewable energy sources and small modular reactors. Later, Scott MacKenzie and Wayne discussed the potential of nuclear power and various engineering solutions for sustainable energy generation, with MacKenzie supporting nuclear power due to its stability and need for a reliable energy source, while Wayne highlighted the importance of collaboration and innovation in the industry.
Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTECH and talking to Darin Briskman, Director of Technology and Josh Bartliff, Strategic Account Executive with Imply about “Highspeed, real time, data analytics supporting the demands of the utility market”. Here are some of the key takeaways from our conversation:
The speakers discussed the significance of real-time data analytics in the utility industry, emphasizing its role in making timely decisions, avoiding cascading failures, and optimizing operations. They highlighted the need for utilities to modernize their systems to accommodate real-time decision-making, leveraging technologies such as AI and ML to analyze vast amounts of data from sensors and make decisions in sub-second intervals. The speakers also discussed the challenges of managing and analyzing large volumes of data in real-time, including the need for a database that can handle both streaming data from latest devices and traditional data from mainframes, and mentioned Apache druid as a potential solution.
Mocana Events:
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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!
