Alliances are key to IIoT success - We talk IoT #27

Industry 4.0 is a phrase that has been around for over a decade. Yet, we are still waiting for the promised industrial revolution. Our guests are Andreas Frank, Head of IIoT Business, and Dr. Christian Liedtke, Head of Strategic Alliances at KUKA. We discuss why it is essential for companies to open their ecosystems—even their shop floors. Traditional business models need to change to make Industrial IoT fly. Solutions need to be interoperable. But why is digitization still such a struggle for companies? The secret sauce to IoT success: alliances. #automation #robotics #digitization #wetalkiot Summary of this week's episode: 01:45   Introduction 02:55   Automation is a commodity 04:25   The use of robots has changed 05:40   Why are companies struggling with digitization? 07:14   Business models need to change 10:26   Open Industry 4.0 Alliance 12:55   The value of data and alliances 15:45   Why KUKA opened its solutions 19:45   Open platforms bring the highest value to customers 20:42   What is the biggest mistake a company can make? 22:18   Start small, scale fast, and be patient 24:46   The common myth   Our guests: Andreas Frank: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-frank-16a789158/ Dr. Christian Liedtke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-christian-liedtke-062aa3130/   About Avnet Silica: This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica - The Engineers of Evolution. www.avnet-silica.com All podcast episodes can be found here: https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/silica/resources/podcast/  

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The We talk IoT podcast keeps listeners updated on the most important developments in the world of the internet of things, iIoT, artificial intelligence, and cognitive computing. Our guests are leading industry experts, business professionals, and experienced journalists as they discuss some of today’s hottest tech topics and how they can help boost your bottom line. You can follow We talk IoT – the Internet of Things Business podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. About the host Stefanie Ruth Heyduck is a science and tech journalist with over 20 years of experience. She has worked for renowned magazines, research institutions, and tech companies. Also, she is an experienced communications consultant and supports her clients with digital and content strategies and new work transformations.