Digital transformation continues to reshape manufacturing of the future. The emergence of the digital thread is tearing down information silos, forcing proactive decisioning and leading the scaled adoption of the next-gen connected ecosystem – paving the way for a digital disruption that tests the relevance of traditional manufacturing enterprises.
Real-time Manufacturing Insights on Azure | Scaling visibility from shop-floor to top-floor
Microsoft and HCLTech bring to you an overview into the Industry 4.0 offerings by IoT WoRKSᵀᴹ – with a deep dive into Real-time Manufacturing Insights (RMI) solution. RMI monitors key OEE and energy parameters to address operational concerns like limited visibility into production downtime root-cause, ineffective utilization of planned downtime, supply chain disruptions and quality and workforce challenges.
Built on Azure, RMI solution is now available on Azure marketplace and is IP Co-Sell ready. The solution is driving real-time operational visibility from shop-floor to top-floor, and leading digital transformation for manufacturing enterprises.
Join Ward Lawrence, Sr. Director, Manufacturing Partner Strategy, Microsoft, Justin Beltramo, VP & Head, Manufacturing at IoT WoRKSᵀᴹ, HCLTech and Shankar Gopalkrishnan, SVP, Manufacturing Vertical at HCLTech, as they evaluate the nuances of digital transformation in the manufacturing sector, in the on-demand session with Microsoft.
Ward is responsible for curating an ecosystem of solution providers and implementation partners aligned to Microsoft’s manufacturing-led sales motions. Ward is also responsible for defining industry scaling motions, enabling the partner ecosystem to deliver innovation to customers of all sizes. He is a 20+ year veteran at Microsoft, working in partner-focused roles for the past 11 years. Ward has held leadership positions to drive partner sales into Strategic Accounts, develop cloud practices for Global SIs, and lead strategy, operations, and sales excellence for both the Enterprise Partner Group and Global Accounts Organization.
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Justin leads both local and global transformations by shaping IoT strategy and solutions. A strategist and an experienced leader with more than 20 years of experience, he has been creating Value Based Business Solutions through Vision, Leadership, and Technology for Manufacturing Customers.
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Shankar heads Manufacturing Vertical business for Americas that includes business acquisitions, revenues, profitability and growth. He brings 24+ years of overall experience in Technology Consulting, Account Management and managing large teams under a Global delivery model. Shankar has worked extensively on strategy formulation, solution identification and design, consultative solutions providing value based services to clients.
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