Get Ready for the Autonomous Transformation

Get Ready for the Autonomous Transformation

Widespread autonomy is the next step after the digital transformation and advanced manufacturing. Brian Evergreen, the Global Head of Autonomous AI Co-Innovation at Microsoft Research studies autonomous transformation. He describes it as the evolution of work and the relationship between humans and machines. Evergreen will present the keynote, “ Clearing the Digital Fog: The First Step of Autonomous Transformation ,” at IME West in Anaheim on February 8. We caught up with Evergreen to ask for further clarification about the autonomous transformation. Design News: When you use the term autonomous transformation, it seems you’re using the term to describe a concept beyond autonomous vehicles. Do you include autonomous manufacturing? Other industries? Brian Evergreen: Yes. When I use the term Autonomous Transformation, I’m referring to the next era of transformation that encapsulates much more than vehicles, though vehicles have received the most media attention when it comes to autonomy. I’m referring to the evolution of work and the relationship between humans and machines. In the industrial revolution, all physical work was broken down into its most basic work element and any work element that could be mechanized was mechanized, and the rest was given to humans in a move that […]

Rockwell Automation announces ThingWorx IIoT platform helps boost machine utilization by more than 160% at Dubai-based CNC company

Rockwell Automation announces ThingWorx IIoT platform helps boost machine utilization by more than 160% at Dubai-based CNC company

Operational insights help Falcon Group tap into newly found capacity rather than purchase additional CNC machines ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK ), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced that it has helped Falcon Group to boost its machine utilization by 162.5% using the ThingWorx IIoT platform , part of the FactoryTalk® InnovationSuite, powered by PTC. Continue Reading Operational insights helped Falcon Group tap into newly found capacity rather than purchase additional CNC machines. Headquartered in Dubai, Falcon Group comprises five industrial operations. One of these is a specialist precision engineering and fabrication company that caters for the demanding needs of customers in the aerospace, automotive, marine, healthcare, defense, oil & gas, and steel industries. At the heart of its operations are 16 CNC machines, all of which are essential to the company’s machining capabilities. Before support from Rockwell Automation, Falcon Group was considering purchasing additional CNC machinery to keep pace with customer demand and to support maintenance downtime for critical machines. When at peak capacity, to meet order dates, the company had subcontracted work to competitors. But before signing off on additional machinery, the […]

Leading Change in Turbulence: Case of Discovery Inc.

Leading Change in Turbulence: Case of Discovery Inc.

In this video, Marinella Soldi shares ways to navigate the turbulent waters of digital transformation and why it is important to tackle both the strategic and cultural facets of change. Marinella Soldi, Chair of Italy’s national broadcaster Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI), has been a pioneer of digital transformation since the late 2000s. The INSEAD MBA alumna is the protagonist of a new INSEAD case study written by INSEAD professors Jennifer Petriglieri and Gianpiero Petriglieri . The case charts a crucial juncture in Soldi’s varied career: the first 18 months as the President of Discovery’s ailing Southern Europe area. Like many leaders, she realised the need to make a radical turn towards digital to future-proof her business, but she faced scepticism from peers and bosses. In this interview, Soldi shares her lessons for navigating the turbulent waters of digital transformation, emphasising the importance of tackling strategic and cultural facets of change at once. A former management consultant and executive coach, Soldi leveraged both her skills in data analytics and nuanced understanding of people dynamics to connect a change in culture towards a more inclusive and empowering workplace with a change in strategy – the digital transformation. As Soldi notes, “digital transformation […]

The Challenges Before Us Are Need for Tremendous Digital Transformation, Need for ... - Latest Tweet by Prasar Bharati News Services

The Challenges Before Us Are Need for Tremendous Digital Transformation, Need for … – Latest Tweet by Prasar Bharati News Services

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US-based Core10 closes Series B to support digital transformation

US-based Core10 closes Series B to support digital transformation

US-based Core10 , which offers lending and account opening products, has raised $6.5m in its Series B funding round. Patriot Financial Partners, a US-based private equity investment firm, served as the lead investor. Contributions also came from JAM FINTOP and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). With the capital, Core10 will expand its Accrue platform and banking integration services. Core10 offers banking technology integration services, as well as banking and lending products. Its Accrue solution offers digital account opening, digital lending and core/FinTech connectivity to help accelerate digital transformation strategies in community banks. ICBA executive vice president and chief innovation officer Charles Potts said, “Accrue offers an efficient and affordable pathway for community banks responding to growing demand for digital experiences that deliver convenience and speed. “We believe Core10 is at the forefront of technology companies that are fuelling the success of community banks’ digital transformation strategies and are pleased to be part of their innovation journey. With the fresh investment, Core10 has raised a total of $12.5m in funding. Core10 CEO Jeff Hanson added, “Accrue allows us to deliver on the services that community FI’s are looking to offer to their customers and members. Not only does […]

CIOs step up to fill plus-size leadership roles

CIOs step up to fill plus-size leadership roles

With a career path that wound through R&D, product development, advanced supply chain, and technology, Praveen Jonnala is well positioned to lead a global IT organization as well as take the reins of operations and other core business functions. Jonnala stepped in as CIO at network infrastructure provider CommScope two years ago after more than a dozen years spent at the company in various roles leading business and technology transformation. Today, Jonnala also commands much of the traditional COO portfolio — an expanded set of responsibilities that work given his track record of understanding business needs and translating them into high-impact digital solutions. [ Learn from your peers: Check out our State of the CIO report on the challenges and concerns of CIOs today. | Find out the 7 skills of successful digital leaders and the secrets of highly innovative CIOs . ] Praveen Jonnala, SVP and CIO, CommScope “Whether you hold an official title or not, we’re now in this era where technology leaders can’t just operate doing a bunch of technology stuff,” says Jonnala, CommScope’s senior vice president and CIO. “There’s greater appreciation from business leaders that technology is what’s driving efficiencies, disrupting products, and underpinning new […]

Digital transformation to usher in new era for Regina IMAX theatre

Digital transformation to usher in new era for Regina IMAX theatre

The largest movie screen in Saskatchewan is set to undergo a digital transformation. Regina’s Kramer IMAX is undertaking renovations to support a new digital laser projector. Currently, the theatre is home to two IMAX 3D 15/70 millimetre film projectors, displaying select Hollywood favourites and documentaries on a 52 foot tall, 73 foot wide screen. Chief projectionist Trevor Ewen has worked at the theatre since the late 90s, and has been a part of some of the previous major changes, including integrating 3D technology in 2010. RELATED STORIES “To quote my father: ‘You can’t stop progress,’” Ewen said. The latest progression at the Kramer IMAX will allow the theatre to show a wider selection of Hollywood movies–not solely those shot on IMAX film. “What the laser system is going to allow us to do is it’s going to allow us to show more movies, change the movies over more often and of course, it’s going to give us access to all the movies that people are asking us about all the time,” Ryan Holota, the chief operating officer of the Saskatchewan Science Centre, said. Two IMAX 3D 15/70 mm film projectors sit in the projection room at the Kramer IMAX […]

Anambra ICT agency to drive digital transformation in 2023

Anambra ICT agency to drive digital transformation in 2023

To work closely with MDAs, private sector and stakeholders to achieve its goal Anambra State Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Agency, a parastatal of government that is saddled with driving ICT and innovation, plans to drive digital transformation through a solution focused approach in 2023. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, managing director and chief executive officer, Anambra State ICT Agency, disclosed that the agency is focused on tripling efforts towards digital transformation and achieving mega results in 2023 by staying aligned with the governor’s vision of “Everything technology and technology Everywhere”. Read Also: According to Agbata, “This year, we are taking the bull by the horns. Digital transformation is becoming increasingly important in today’s world, and the Anambra State ICT Agency is at the forefront of driving innovation and growth in the state through the use of cutting-edge technology and digital solutions. The agency’s goal is to ensure that the people of Anambra State have access to innovations and solutions, which will help to bring about positive change and sustainable development in the state.” Agbata noted that the agency plans to work closely with other ministries, departments and agencies of government, private sector companies, and other stakeholders to bring about digital […]

The crucial elements of a successful student engagement analytics strategy

The crucial elements of a successful student engagement analytics strategy

Professor Neil Morris, Digital Education Consultant, discusses what you need for a successful student engagement analytics strategy Data is at the heart of effective digital transformation, and for most universities collating data isn’t the issue. It is the ability to visualise that data in any meaningful way. Many organisations are tackling their data strategy as part of their digital transformation approach and often find this a significant challenge due to the complexity, architecture and interconnectedness of their systems and processes. The complexity continues with the need to deliver against levelling up, participation agendas, and quality and outcome initiatives, which require universities to be connected across all functions; where academics are common with professional staff, where instructional designers are in tune with IT systems delivery, and where decision making is supported through just in time insights. Data, and specifically, engagement data, offers this common language with relevance with the student and throughout the university eco-system, where ‘engagement’ reflects both the metrics of success and the means to mobilise against an issue. In the coming years, student engagement analytics will play a role in every meaningful digital transformational project across our institutions, whether in support of student outreach initiatives in aiding […]

Chevron Phillips Chemical Embraces Cultural Innovation to Accelerate their Digital Transformation

Chevron Phillips Chemical Embraces Cultural Innovation to Accelerate their Digital Transformation

Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) needed a technology that facilitated fast solutions to pressing problems. The solution needed an intuitive user interface, easy workflows, and had to enable collaboration to drive adoption and allow for cultural acceptance. They chose an analytics platform from Seeq. Seeq helped create a common framework in which the sites could collaborate within and across sites. The software was designed with operations and engineering workers in mind. At the Seeq Conneqt conference Brent Railey gave an fascinating presentation on the importance of tackling cultural issues when implementing innovative technology. Mr. Railey is the manager of data science at CPChem. Mr. Railey described how Seeq enabled a cultural shift at the company. CPChem was able to use Seeq to make faster data-based decisions. CPChem’s digital foundation team used the Seeq platform to help them view and understand the value of data, setting a foundation for CPChem’s digital transformation. CPChem was able to solve problems that they could not solve before using Seeq. The Influence of Culture Chevron Phillips Chemical was established in 2000, as a joint venture between Chevron and Phillips 66. CPChem has continuously increased production over the past 20 years. They have gone from producing […]