Digitalization Tech Talks Siemens

The OT (operational technology) space has never been more of a target to cyber threats than today.  A recent McKinsey & Company article stated “As this sector embraces digitalization, its ‘attack surface’ is skyrocketing.  In a space that boasted about being air-gapped, or unplugged from the internet environment in years past, these new capabilities have made it vulnerable to attack – and threat actors are chomping at the bit.” In this episode we discuss cybersecurity in the process industries with cybersecurity expert, Marco Ayala, President of the Houston chapter of InfraGard, a partnership between the FBI and the private sector for the protection of U.S. critical infrastructure.  Marco, who has a long history in industrial security, comes from the unique perspective of being a supplier to the process industries as well as an end user. We discuss:Current landscape of cybersecurityChallenges facing owner operators todayRole of regulatory agencies and standards organizationsStrategies asset owners are undertaking and first steps to achieve themJoin our series hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, for an episode filled with helpful information that will guide you on your journey to stay cybersafe! Show Notes:Video: NOVA – A.I. Revolution (https://to.pbs.org/4aWsoe5) time 47:50 in videoArticle: Board of directors: The final cybersecurity defense for industrials (https://mck.co/454z5cH)  Website: Cyber Informed Engineering (https://bit.ly/4e4ypbl)Website: Consequence-Driven Cyber-Informed Engineering (https://bit.ly/4aC8O6p)Website: InfraGard – Partnership for Protection (https://www.infragard.org/)Additional resources: https://bit.ly/3yD2Q8jUpcoming webinar (Wednesday, July 11, 2024):Navigating the Digital Workforce: 4 Strategies for Success in the Age of Technology (https://bit.ly/3Va6H4m) Contact us:·        Marco Ayala (marco.ayala@infragardhouston.org)·        Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)·        Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

Get ready to dive deep into the world of data in today's Digitalization Tech episode! We're not just talking about data in theory but exploring real-life use cases and the incredible business value it holds. And here's the secret ingredient: data visualization and contextualization. We'll show you how these crucial practices can transform the way you understand and leverage data across different roles and functions. As the famous American painter Kenneth Noland once said, "context is key - from that comes the understanding of everything." It's not just a philosophical notion; when it comes to data, it's the ultimate game-changer. So, get ready to unlock the power of data visualization and contextualization in this must-listen episode featuring Bruce Taylor from FurtherTec! Show Notes:Reference Story (Sinclair): A Case for Balance: Artificial Intelligence vs Human Intelligence (https://bit.ly/3IyQQq0) Brochure (Siemens): Turn Data Into Actionable Information (https://bit.ly/3vabaLh)  Website (Siemens): The Power of Contextualized Data (https://bit.ly/4965D6x) Promotion link:Website (Siemens): Learn how Akzo Nobel and BASF use digital technologies to improve operations (https://bit.ly/3Tt9cir) Contact us:Bruce Taylor (bruce@furthertec.com)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

Get ready to dive deep into the world of data in today's Digitalization Tech episode! We're not just talking about data in theory but exploring real-life use cases and the incredible business value it holds. And here's the secret ingredient: data visualization and contextualization. We'll show you how these crucial practices can transform the way you understand and leverage data across different roles and functions. As the famous American painter Kenneth Noland once said, "context is key - from that comes the understanding of everything." It's not just a philosophical notion; when it comes to data, it's the ultimate game-changer. So, get ready to unlock the power of data visualization and contextualization in this must-listen episode featuring Bruce Taylor from FurtherTec! Show Notes:Reference Story (Sinclair): A Case for Balance: Artificial Intelligence vs Human Intelligence (https://bit.ly/3IyQQq0) Brochure (Siemens): Turn Data Into Actionable Information (https://bit.ly/3vabaLh)  Website (Siemens): The Power of Contextualized Data (https://bit.ly/4965D6x) Promotion link:Live event (Siemens): Lunch with Evonik - Secrets to Driving Change in Chemical Operations (https://bit.ly/3TaGl0P) Contact us:Bruce Taylor (bruce@furthertec.com)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

Henry Ford is quoted as saying “The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training them and having them stay.” This has never been truer than during the time of digitalization.  A digital transformation will fail without developing the workforce required to support it.In this episode we have a conversation with Steve Moskowitz on the topic of workforce development.  Steve is the Principal with Industry 4ward and Senior Content Director with the Manufacturing Leadership Council who also has held numerous roles across manufacturing. In our conversation we discuss:The current challenges with workforce developmentLeadership’s role in transforming the workforcePossible ways to address the challenges now and in the futureJoin our series hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, for a lively conversation and some education about this crucial digital transformation topic! Upcoming Webinar: Quickly adapt pharma facilities with plug-and-play flexibility (Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 2pmET;Show Notes:Article: Revitalizing America’s Manufacturing Workforce: A Manufacturing USA National Roadmap (https://bit.ly/3vjmlBt)Video: Siemens US CEO on the Critical Skills the Workforce Needs for the Future (https://bit.ly/4cqLB9o)Blog: Lessons on workforce development we should take into a new decade (https://bit.ly/4coERZL)Video: Siemens Academic Enablement and Workforce Development Program Webinar (https://bit.ly/4aq4U0M)Website: The Manufacturing Institute (https://bit.ly/3TrFbyc)Article: 2024 First Quarter Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey (https://bit.ly/3IOHcja)Contact us:·       Steve Moskowitz (stevemosk@industry4ward.com)·       Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)·       Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

Get ready for an exciting episode of Digitalization Tech Talks! We are thrilled to have Sebastian Haertner from EMD Electronics (a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany) as our special guest this month. Sebastian, the Principal Process Development Project Lead, is deeply involved in making Module Type Package, or MTP, a success at Merck. He will be sharing his valuable implementation experience at various global sites of this innovative technology that is quickly gaining traction.Additionally, Sebastian will provide insights into the long-term benefits of MTP, not just for Merck but also for the process industries in general. It's an episode you won't want to miss!Join our podcast hosts, Don Mack and Jonas Norinder, as they delve into this fascinating topic in the latest episode of Digitalization Tech Talks. Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation!Show Notes:Press release (Merck): Digitalization of production collaboration Siemens (https://bit.ly/4bGqNu6)Webinar (BipPhorum): Advancing plug and play automation for biopharma process (https://bit.ly/4bCdaMK)Webinar (Siemens): Quickly adapt pharma facilities to new demands with plug and play flexibility (https://bit.ly/3SZYO1m)Website (Siemens): Flexibility with modular production (https://bit.ly/49yKlPo)   Promotion Link:Webinar registration (Siemens): Win the Race Against Time by Leveraging the Power of Recipe-Driven Execution and StandardizationContact Us:Sebastian Haertner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-h%C3%A4rtner/)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)

What do “The Economist” and Denmark have in common?  They both declared ChatGPT as the word of the year for 2023.  When technology takes the top spot on the word of the year podium, especially in the homeland of one of the Digitalization Tech Talks co-hosts, and when we meet an end user in the process industries that is implementing generative AI today, it’s time for an episode on it! Generative AI has been on the short list of potential future episodes during most of 2023.  This episode includes a conversation about how this ongoing effort is going.  Our guest is Mike Dessauer, a Data Science Manager, who also happens to be the Industry 4.0 track chair for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Spring Meeting. In our conversation we discuss:The use case and primary reasons for exploring generative AI developmentData privacy, security, and ethical considerationsThe primary technical challengesUser feedback, measuring success, and estimating the value of generative AI for a large organizationNext stepsJoin our series hosts, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack, for an informative chat about generative AI all packaged into a diminutive 14 minutes! Show Notes:Article: Siemens and Microsoft partner to drive cross-industry AI adoption (https://bit.ly/42dliyX)Video: Revolutionizing industries with generative AI – Siemens & Microsoft (https://bit.ly/3U9wVoF)Video: Siemens Keynote at CES 2024 (https://bit.ly/3UdOLXn)Website: 2024 AIChE Spring Meeting (https://bit.ly/48S7nkw)Website: 2024 AIChE Spring Meeting – Siemens presentations (https://bit.ly/3UdgNm7)Webinar Link:Transform capital projects with 3 strategies to maximize technology (https://bit.ly/49aPKft) Contact Us:Mike Dessauer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-p-dessauer/)Don Mack (mack.donald@siemens.com)Jonas Norinder (jonas.norinder@siemens.com)