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Dear member,
With Industry 4.0 rapidly becoming a reality, connected tools and teams are more necessary than ever, especially for industries such as manufacturing and oil and gas, if they want to continue to thrive. However, driving continuous improvement and sustainable growth in an era of advanced analytics, automation, and connectivity comes with its own set of advantages and challenges which digital leaders must learn to navigate.
In this week’s newsletter, we’re excited to bring you our curated selection content from the first half of 2024. Read the Summer Reading Suggestions for the Connected Worker for insights on the latest technology, Industry 4.0, and the rapid adoption of Generative AI (Gen AI). For some light reading outside the realm of the Connected Worker, check out our Top 5 Summer Reads for Oil & Gas Professionals.
Additionally, ahead of our upcoming Connected Worker Summit in Chicago, from October 7-10, we caught up with Brian Perlstein, Digital Manufacturing Innovation Leader at Owens Corning, for insights on how to create digital innovation strategies and transformation project. Read his perspective on how digital technology has transformed manufacturing processes at Owens Corning and how digital leaders can prioritize effectively within the current landscape: Leadership Insights: Enabling Digital Transformation at Owens Corning.
Until next time,
Doug Power
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It's official, the OT?Cybersecurity?Summit?Event Guide is now live!
The alarming rise in OT cyber-attacks on America’s critical infrastructure has highlighted the urgent need to prioritize investment in defending against OT-specific cyber threats. ?Oil and Gas, Utilities, and other critical infrastructure companies must reassess their approach to cybersecurity and mitigate attacks across converged systems.
Taking place in Houston this October 28-29, 2024, the OT Cybersecurity Summit will bring together OT, operations, ICS, and cybersecurity leaders to discuss how to reduce system vulnerabilities and cyber threats across your OT operating environment.
Key themes include how to:
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As technology advances, manufacturing leaders are struggling to keep pace and remain competitive in a dynamic and ever-changing market, especially with skilled labor shortages and an aging workforce. Therefore, ahead of our upcoming Connected Worker Summit in Chicago, from October 7-10, we caught up with Conrad Leiva, VP of Ecosystem and Workforce Education at CESMII.
As the United States’ non-profit institute dedicated to smart manufacturing, with a mission to drive the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies for manufacturers including small to medium-sized enterprises, CESMII plays a pivotal role in transforming the manufacturing landscape.
Conrad Leiva, a key figure in this initiative, sheds light on the organization's efforts to bridge the technology gap, attract young talent, and equip the existing workforce with the necessary skills to thrive in an evolving industry.
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The Connected Worker Summit Series brings the world’s leading Connected Worker experts gather to share use cases and showcase trailblazing technologies that transform operations.
With an aging workforce, attraction, retention and workforce attrition challenges, manufacturing leaders are fast tracking connected worker solutions. By leveraging these solutions, they can attract top talent, improve knowledge retention, and foster continuous improvement through a more connected, productive, and engaged workforce.