“ The manufacturing industry , throughout history , has always been at the forefront of innovation and technological change ”
will be of the utmost importance in overcoming these weaknesses and getting our economies back on track .
Q . WHAT DOES DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION MEAN TO YOU ?
» Digital transformation is progress and evolution . It is the natural progression of how businesses operate , with new digital technology replacing manual and archaic processes . It is a process that has been ongoing for at least a decade or more and we are now at a critical point where businesses no longer have the choice of whether to pursue it but must now decide when and how they take the step towards a brighter , greener future .
Digital transformation in manufacturing specifically will usher in a new era where technologies such as artificial intelligence ( AI ), 5G and the internet of things ( IoT ) give manufacturers the ability to be more agile and produce better quality products , faster and more efficiently .
Q . WHAT ’ S NEXT FOR YOU IN THE NEXT 12-18 MONTHS ?
» 5G is a game changer for Industry and its digital transformation . 5G enables industry to digitalise and improve its network infrastructure on industrial campuses , increasing
5G enables industry to digitalise & improve its network infrastructure on industrial campuses , increasing employee productivity with stronger performance of Industry
4.0 use cases and the automation of industrial processes offering stronger flexibility employee productivity with stronger performance of Industry 4.0 use cases and the automation of industrial processes offering stronger flexibility .
This will be my primary focus in the coming months , further supporting the industry in their digital transformation and realising Industry 4.0 use cases with 5G technology .
Q . WHAT INSPIRES YOU ?
» Human nature has always been a source of inspiration for me . The way that humanity can come together even during the most trying times and find solutions , cooperating and collaborating to elevate itself . Most recently , the efforts to produce a vaccine for COVID-19 has been a delight to witness , seeing competitors joining forces to overcome the greatest challenge in our lifetimes .
Q . WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS TO DO OUTSIDE OF WORK ?
» Outside of COVID restrictions , being in nature , mountain biking with the children and enjoying the sun are my favourite ways to relax . However , during these times of lockdown I have found that having a good diner with my wife and friends and spending some quality time socialising is definitely helping to bring some variety to my daily routine .
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