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Podcasts

Podcast: Show look-ahead—AI, robots, software, and more

Sept. 6, 2024
In this episode of Great Question, editors share which tech and trends they’re excited to see at IMTS 2024.

Top Stories

Nisit Rawo | Dreamstime
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IT/OT Convergence

IT/OT convergence needs a human-centered approach

This path sees technology as only part of the solution, putting flesh-and-blood users such as IT pros, OT operators, and third-party vendors at the heart of integration.
Endeavor Business Media | Alexis Gajewski
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Podcasts

Podcast: How people power digital transformation

Jerry Grunewald, Raj Polanki, Ryan Kuhlenbeck, and Greg Whitt recently spoke at IndustryWeek’s Operations Leadership Summit, which Smart Industry co-sponsored. This podcast...
MisterTigga | Dreamstime
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Artificial Intelligence

Study: N. American manufacturers drive 27% surge in AI adoption since 2022

Newly released Innova Solutions report also predicts “near-universal” AI adoption by 2026, signifying a shift toward the Industry 5.0 era, though organizations are grappling with...
Gennady Kurinov | Dreamstime
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Cybersecurity

Crucial role of cybersecurity protection for PLCs

Programmable logic controllers have become more interconnected and integrated into larger networks—and as a result they’ve become much more vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Mohamed Ahmed Soliman | Dreamstime
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Artificial Intelligence

With Gen-AI, excitement is being tempered by reality, survey finds

Could the “new technology” shine be wearing off in “the year of AI implementation”? Deloitte study finds buy-in and adoption reaching a critical phase.
Ognyan Chobanov | Dreamstime
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Cybersecurity

Reader poll: How do you protect your OT?

Curious minds want to know, so please tell us what your organization is doing to shield your vital production assets.
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Industry News

Rockwell lowers forecast in face of ‘some pause in capital spend’

Orders are still growing quarter to quarter but more customer segments are showing weaker trends.

Podcasts

Endeavor Business Media | Alexis Gajewski
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Endeavor Business Media | Alexis Gajewski
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Emilyprofamily | Dreamstime
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Cybersecurity

Optimizing your OT/IT cybersecurity strategy for an Industry 4.0 world

Are you prepared? Five tips manufacturers can follow to raise their defenses against production-crippling cyberattacks on their networks and systems.

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Artificial Intelligence

Automakers use AI to manage their supply chain ecosystem

AI is becoming increasingly powerful at solving problems in areas such as optimization, decision-making, knowledge management, and process automation.