Making the value of technology clear
Rick Franzosa and I recently had the opportunity to attend the Proficy Accelerate User Conference. This customer conference, already planned for the Proficy® from Velotic™ community, was the first since the formation of Velotic. Less than two months into being a new company, the event showcased not only the latest from Proficy but also the…
Five sponsors support research into the value and evolution of commercial plant-level software, including AI Phoenix, AZ, and Media, PA, USA, May 29, 2026 – The Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association International (MESA) and Tech-Clarity, Inc. have added sponsors to the 2026 research program. The two additions joining to support The Business Value and Evolution of…
How is process manufacturing taking advantage of the AI opportunity? We analyzed over 250 companies in the chemical, food, animal nutrition, and engineering industries to understand their plans and progress. We found broad plans, varied readiness, and a small number of companies who have made substantial progress beyond proofs of concept and pilots. Please see…
It was exciting to attend my first Aras Corporation ACE User Conference with Jim Brown. The conference was held in Miami, which provided a welcome relief from Boston’s long, cold winter. More importantly, it was great to learn more about Aras’ strategy and products, especially from the Aras leadership team, including their new CEO, Leon…
What are many manufacturers missing to succeed in digital transformation, smart manufacturing, and successful artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives? A common foundation for reliably getting the right data and information to the right place at the right time. In short, what’s often missing is enterprise-grade industrial connectivity. Normalizing, organizing, and making available the massive amounts of…
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