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Manufacturing CIOs see bright future for the industry, thanks to IT

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The manufacturing industry is undergoing a renaissance, thanks in part to advances in information technology. Kim Mackenroth is vice president and global CIO of Textron, a Fortune 302 multi-industry company with around 33,000 employees worldwide. What follows is that conversation, edited for length and clarity.

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Unleashing the power of integration to scale industrial equipment sales, manufacturing, and service global channels

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Get ready for an exhilarating adventure as we unravel the incredible story of GEA Group , a global leader in industrial engineering systems for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. GEA’s odyssey is a testament to the power of integration and innovation in conquering the challenges of industrial equipment sales.

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Accelerating Industry 4.0 at warp speed: The role of GenAI at the factory edge

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While warp speed is a fictional concept, it’s an apt way to describe what generative AI (GenAI) and large language models (LLMs) are doing to exponentially accelerate Industry 4.0. I am fascinated and passionate about helping manufacturers leverage Gen AI-fueled edge deployments that break through legacy Industry 4.0

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AI and generative AI are revolutionizing manufacturing…here’s how

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Manufacturing has been a longstanding pillar of progress for humankind. From the Industrial Revolution over 200 years ago to today, manufacturing has had a profound impact on our lives, made possible by its unrelenting innovation. Supply chain management Manufacturing can benefit from more predictive supply chain management.

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By enabling “ask and expert” capabilities, generative AI like Microsoft Copilot will transform manufacturing

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Manufacturers are increasingly looking to generative AI as a potential solution to these and other challenges. Research from Avanade , a technology expert that specialises in the Microsoft ecosystem and partner solutions, suggests that 92% of manufacturers aim to be AI-first within a year. This can be a major challenge.

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3 business benefits of stronger security using Zero Trust principles

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Manufacturing in particular has become a bigger target for bad actors; in fact, it was one of the sectors most impacted by extortion attacks, according to Palo Alto Networks’ 2023 Unit 42 Extortion and Ransomware Report. As Industry 4.0 A winning combination of security solutions will help accelerate returns on your Industry 4.0

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Creating value with generative AI in manufacturing

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In the face of increased competition, shrinking profit margins, and increasing ESG obligations, manufacturers are looking for ways to make products better, faster, and with less waste. Others are weighing the advantages of subscription-based business models where industrial equipment, automation, and processes are delivered as a service.