How to Build Robust IT Infrastructures that Drive Industry 4.0 Initiatives | Experts

Event Overview

Industrials and manufacturers are closer than ever to capitalizing on “Industry 4.0” initiatives thanks to technological advancements headlined by the explosive adoption of generative AI. But the value of AI — and other key technologies demanded in our digital age — is entirely predicated on a robust IT infrastructure that can power it all. And too often, manufacturers are severely lacking. Join WWT Chief Enterprise Architect Patrick Drew as he dives into what manufacturers need to do to stabilize and modernize their IT environments to push AI and digital transformation strategies forward. Patrick provides a blueprint for incremental change that can help bridge the IT/OT divide and help manufacturers stay on top of looming technical debt.

Patrick Drew

World Wide Technology

Chief Enterprise Architect

Patrick has over 20 years of experience bringing technology solutions together within global pharmaceuticals, financial institutions, retail, gover...

What to expect

This episode of WWT Experts is part of a four-part series focused on the evolving IT landscape and how it's reshaping the manufacturing industry. Episodes are published exclusively for registered users of the wwt.com platform. The series will cover:
  • Business and technology trends that are changing the way manufacturers think about the factory of the future.
  • Forward-looking strategies manufacturing leaders can implement to drive forward Industry 4.0 initiatives.
  • Key areas OT and IT leaders should prioritize related to security, data, digitalization and infrastructure.
  • Practical insights and perspective that can help manufacturing leaders more effectively gameplan for future growth.

Goals and Objectives

Learn more about how modernized IT solutions can create a smarter and more agile organization; identify key technology decisions that should be prioritized; and think differently about your IT/OT strategy to move forward with a unified approach.

Who should attend?

Manufacturing executives pushing Industry 4.0 and digital transformation initiatives; IT and business leaders looking to drive digitization; infrastructure engineers and specialists.