IIC 2018 Conference: Looking at the industrial internet of things (IIoT) with the addition of artificial intelligence (AI), Industry 5.0

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About the topic

When we look at the industrial internet of things (IIoT), also called Industry 4.0, with the addition of artificial intelligence (AI), Industry 5.0, we see the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) in the manufacturing space and it is a key characteristic of this evolution.

These two disciplines are becoming increasingly united in a high-technology, hyper-connected industrial context. A bridge is emerging between the digital and physical in manufacturing, leading to what has been called cyber-physical production systems.

On the factory floor, this means that humans, manufacturing machines, and computational machines, code, and devices are interacting in conjunction with one another. Hopes are high for this transformation with improvements in software and operations leading to continually enhanced quality of manufacturing and ongoing integration of human, digital, and operational systems.

These systems will be at the forefront of the Edge. We know we are heading there, but what is required to get there?

Where these products and services will be deployed is changing dramatically. By definition, the Edge could be just about anywhere, including deployment in spaces that may not have:

• Multiple layers of security and access control
• Sufficient heat removal and climate control
• Reliable and stable power supply and distribution

Although these spaces may not be optimal for deploying Edge Computing, this is where the Edge will be.

The audience will receive a comprehensive overview of solutions available of installation challenges for IIoT in order to ensure a safe, stable, and secure Edge installation.

Registration is now open, so check out the IMTS 2018 website for more information. 

Meet your presenter

Herb Villa is Senior IT Systems Consultant with Rittal Corp., the global leader in modular enclosure solutions.  With a background in mechanical engineering, Villa has more than 20 years of experience in the IT market, having been involved in all aspects of data center and system design, installation and operations. Villa has also benefited from multiple vantage points – data center operator, manufacturer, systems integrator and corporate trainer. This experience has been used to provide training to end users, engineers, and consultants in a variety of forums including conferences, on-site and on-line. Villa has put this knowledge to work for a variety of clients including Fortune 500, financial services, education, government, and content and entertainment organizations.

He is an active member of ASHRAE TC9.9, The Green Grid, and has participated in other industry organizations and consortiums.