Develop an AI Playbook to Move Toward Industry 4.0 | Experts

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.

A wave of connected devices and the coming of age for new technologies like AI has created a dramatically broader and constantly evolving threat landscape for manufacturing organizations. And the gap between securing IT and OT environments is only complicating matters. Join WWT Senior Security Practice Manager Rob Toscano as he discusses practical steps security leaders in the manufacturing space can take today to create a more secure operations amidst today's heavy-hitting threat economy. Rob also talks about how security teams can implement these tactics without causing disruption to operations and how to balance cyber risk with AI opportunity.

Digital strategies are reshaping how manufacturers of all kinds think about the workforce experiences, with the most robust plans yielding higher productivity, increased efficiency and safer work environments. Join WWT Chief Digital Advisor Drew Mattison as he outlines a blueprint for driving a digital strategy that empowers workers to be more efficient and make more informed decisions. Drew talks about the importance of taking incremental steps to implementing technology improvements and how AI and automation play a part.