FACTORY OF THE FUTURE
The industrial internet of things ( IIoT ) is an environment of sensors and applications which analyses data from across industrial operations and is used to make sure production runs effectively . The term was first developed in 1999 and is now used across the manufacturing sector .
As Chief Technology Officer ( CTO ) for manufacturing and mobility at Microsoft , Indranil Sircar ’ s work involves the use of IIoT . He is focused on incorporating the industry and manufacturing vision in business outcomes for customers utilising Microsoft ’ s core platform capabilities . From a business context , he ’ s working with the partner ecosystem and Microsoft ’ s customers to help them realise the value of its core technology .
“ I ’ ve been with Microsoft for a little over 10 years , and my time here has always focused on the manufacturing industry ,” says Sircar .
Prior to Microsoft , he was at HP , primarily focused on manufacturing and supply chain as well . Now , from an industrial IoT perspective , Microsoft ’ s vision is to empower customers to build more agile factories and leverage data to incorporate more automation .
“ This is the key focus of our work , but we continue to look at what is next on the horizon , like creating digital twins for factories , facilitating simulations , and becoming more predictive ,” explains Sircar . “ By using these digital tools , we shift focus to transforming the workforce , allowing manufacturing and supply chain workers to use the data generated to enhance outcomes and performance . IIoT is the foundation on which we connect to the factory .”
This allows companies to gather the right data and then translate it into more
“ IIoT is the foundation on which we connect to the factory ”
INDRANIL SIRCAR CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER FOR MANUFACTURING AND MOBILITY , MICROSOFT
predictions , more insights , more actions and drive automation . This is what Sircar believes will ultimately transform the factory .
“ As CTO for manufacturing and mobility , I am focused on shaping Microsoft ’ s industry solutions strategy , by driving the full value of product innovation and advanced capabilities including IIoT to accelerate digital transformation and value to customers and partners .”
66 April 2023