Tag: Applied Information Technology

Back to the Future Cyber Security – Chapter 3: Rethink and act, a Manifesto

Jul 17, 2018JD3 CommentsBack to the Future Cyber Security, Front PageApplied Information Technology, Cyber Security, Cybersecurity, IIoT, Industrial Automation, Industrial Internet of Things, industry, Industry 4.0, Internet of Things, IoT, Legacy, manufacturing, Risk, Risk Management

With the introduction of Industry 4.0 by the German Government and the designated workgroup, a roadmap was created to introduce Artificial Intelligence, Smart Controls, Smart Automation and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in combination with Big Data into the manufacturing industries in Germany and beyond. When Siemens AG introduced the Charter of Trust during the 2018 Munich Security…

Being passionate about #Cybersecurity!

May 17, 2018JD2 CommentsCybersecurityApplied Information Technology, Best Practice, Cyber crime, Cyber Security, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Education, Prevention, Security, Workshop

“Why are you so passionate about raising Cybersecurity awareness?” is a question I have been asked many times in the past years. Even while discussing a project proposal for something entirely different last week, the potential customer asked me this question. In most cases I decide to give a provocative question as reply just for…

Industry 4.0 – Building smart digital bridges

Apr 29, 2018JDManufacturingAgile, Applied Information Technology, Automation, Design Thinking, GEMBA, Industrial Automation, Industry 4.0, manufacturing, MES, operations management, PFDC, Production Planning, Robotics, smart manufacturing

Modern production facilities are loaded with sensors, systems and smart controls, all providing tons of data on the process and results. The spread of Plant Floor Data Collection (PFDC), Process Condition Monitoring (PCM) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in modern manufacturing facilities keeps growing and with that, digitizing Manufacturing Processes continues to spread just as…

Industry 4.0 – Now what?

Apr 26, 2018JD1 CommentManufacturingApplied Information Technology, Automation, Industrial Automation, Industry 4.0, manufacturing, operations management, Robotics, smart manufacturing

With the introduction of Industry 4.0 by the German Government and the designated workgroup, a roadmap was created to introduce Artificial Intelligence, Smart Controls, Smart Automation and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in combination with Big Data into the manufacturing industries in Germany and beyond. The roadmap for Industry 4.0 focuses on introducing information and communication technology…