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Are you curious about the basics of an M&A transaction? Would you like to hear advice related to the types of things businesses should consider before entering into a transaction on either the buy side or sell side? If so, then this presentation is for you.

If you are a potential seller, you will learn how to put your company in the best position to maximize value and have a successful exit. If you are a potential buyer, you will discover how to evaluate potential targets and avoid pitfalls.

Note: Faegre Drinker is legal counsel to the CSIA and provides the benefits available to all CSIA members under the CSIA Legal Plan. 

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Do you want to learn how to position smart manufacturing techniques to strengthen the strategic competitive edge and business results for manufacturers? If so, then plan to attend this session with CESMII -- the Smart Manufacturing Institute.

In just 45  minutes, you’ll discover how to:

• Increase your position as a trusted advisor working with CESMII tools and having value-based conversations with client/prospect manufacturing companies. 
• Take advantage of the CESMII tools and referral program for system integrators working on  accelerating SM adoption and productivity in US manufacturing.
• Go beyond a single project approach by creating strategic, long-term relationships based on the SM journey.

In addition, you will hear examples of business practices assessment, exploration of potential initiatives, and practical consideration result in an aligned strategic roadmap with specific action plans.

If you are interested in hearing how manufacturers can move from their current state to the future envisioned state with a new competitive edge, then this session is for you.


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Continuing with the Exotek virtual event series to assist the systems integration community with the implementation of best practices, this session focuses on the people component, which has become increasingly important as SIs struggle to recruit and retain talent.

This session will focus not just on HR protocols, but how to take full advantage of your company’s most valuable resource … your people.


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Whether you are at the beginning of your business journey or running into an unexpected delay just before reaching your destination, the concept of business value can be used like GPS to help you find the best route for your business.

Interested to learn how? Then attend this panel discussion and where you will hear from experts who understand how to use business value as a tool to drive growth.

In just 45 minutes, you’ll discover: Why it is never too early (or too late) to start thinking about the value of your business?

• How do you define business value?
• What are some of the differences between how buyers and sellers view value?
• What are some specific areas a business owner can focus on to grow value?

To help you navigate the post-pandemic world, the 2022 CSIA Executive Conference will take a deep dive into “The Future of Work,” including the who, where and why for system integrators.

But what does that mean exactly? Find out during this session with CEO Jose Rivera as he reveals the context for this theme, walks you through each of the tracks, and tips his hand  about what you can expect from the new networking opportunities built into the agenda.

Plus, you’ll learn how -- for the first-time ever -- you can “bring” your entire team to the conference with the brand-new livestreaming of some of the conference’s key highlights.

Whether you are a CSIA Executive Conference veteran, first-timer or maybe you are still on the fence, this session will offer you a glimpse into what to expect June 27-30 in Denver during the first in-person CSIA event in 2 years.

Even if you don’t plan to attend the conference, you’ll still benefit from attending this session because Jose will share some of the nuggets he dug up during his research and conference agenda buildout.

You won’t want to miss it!

Implementing effective industrial edge-computing solutions requires several components all working in concert. Core hardware and software applications, physical and cyber security, and remote monitoring and maintenance solutions come together to ensure everything stays up and running 24/7. 

In just 45 minutes, you will learn how to configure customized micro datacenter packages using tools and resources provided by Graybar and leading manufacturers. 

If you would like to benefit from:

• 40% less field engineering time
• 20% faster time-to-market
• 7% less maintenance costs

Then this presentation is for you!

Hackers are an unfortunate part of today's technology landscape. Cyber-threats are ‎everywhere, and every system is at risk of intrusion. ‎

This session will discuss how users can harden their systems against cyber-attacks by ‎leveraging the enhanced security features of the ICONICS Product Suite like OPC UA, IIoT, ‎Industry 4.0, the cloud, and edge computing. ‎

Additionally, you will learn how to securely connect and access your operational technology ‎using Dispel's Moving Target Defense-based remote access solution. ‎

If you are interested in learning more about these quick and easy to implement solutions, so ‎you can keep the threats out, and your data safe, without inconveniencing your users then ‎this session is for you!‎
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Panelists:
 - Scott Kiser, ICONICS
 - Ben Burke, Dispel
 - Yuki Shimizu, Mitsubishi Electric Automation

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Ethernet - Advanced Physical Layer is the new standard for 2-wire Ethernet, for the field devices installed in hazardous areas. Ethernet-APL will be the key technology driving digitalization of process plants down to the field level, including use in hazardous areas.

If you are an automation engineer, or an E&I engineer or are just curious about the future of Ethernet in the field, then this session is for you.

Speaker: Ravi Jagasia

Sponsored by R Stahl

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You’ve heard about new groups popping up – like UniversalAutomation.org or the Open Process Automation Forum – promoting interoperable control architecture and hardware agnostic, portable, plug-and-produce solutions. Is this real? More importantly, if it is real, is it a good thing? Can this self-proclaimed “next generation of automation and control” actually deliver on the promises of native IT/OT integration, faster implementation and vendor independence!? 

Join engineers from CSIA Certified member George T. Hall, the practice lead for process automation from Wood, and experts from Schneider Electric for a panel discussion focused on this disruptive technology. 

In this session, you will:‎

• Hear the truth behind claims of portability and interoperable hardware
• Learn whether these solutions really are more efficient for engineers; both yours and your customers
• Discover the communities of engineers pushing these boundaries and more

System integrators know that there’s always many details involved in integrating systems beyond just getting the PLCs and controllers connected. There is always “that system” or “that requirement” from users that has your team scratching their heads on how to accomplish the goal in a sustainable, cost-effective, supportable way. If you attended the previous CSIA MasterClass with Software Toolbox you discovered a wide range of ways to connect devices and systems with Software Toolbox’s products mainly focused on hardware devices for the hands-on part of the class.

In this class, you’ll learn how DataHub is used to integrate IoT protocols such as MQTT Sparkplug/B, Cloud Systems, Historians, OPC Classic, OPC UA, databases and remote data without exposing your client’s network. As a modular off-the-shelf, extensible software application, DataHub is cost-effective at solving challenges and avoids the risks of custom applications.

During this 45-minute presentation and demonstration you will:

• Learn from use cases how others have used DataHub to integrate these type of systems
• Experience a live configuration of DataHub integrating a variety of data sources
• See how using DataHub reduces risk, speeds integration and enhances your solution offerings