Manufacturers understand that Digital Transformation / Industry 4.0 is the way to go. Common to most implementations is the need for data from the plan floor. For many this represents the first challenge, as most brownfield manufacturing plants and machines were not designed with data capturing and sharing in mind. In addition, many sites include a colorful patchwork of legacy systems that need to be networked with the appropriate cyber-security protections. All of these are areas of SI expertise. SIs can also play an emerging role, namely that of a trusted advisor in the early stages of digital transformation/Industry 4.0 plan development. Please join us as to learn more about the Digital Transformation journey and CSIA!
Founded in 1994, the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) is a not-for-profit, global trade association that seeks to advance the industry of control system integration. CSIA has over 500 member companies in 35 countries and helps members improve their business skills, provides a forum to share industry expertise, and promotes the benefits of hiring a certified control system integrator.Webinar SpeakersJose Rivera (CEO @Control Systems Integrator Association (CSIA))CEO of the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) since March 2015, Jose M. Rivera works to help independent system integrators build better companies through the adoption of the association’s best practices guidelines. His global career in the automation industry, including Emerson Electric, Schneider Electric and Siemens, has spanned six countries, most often with regional or global leadership roles. Jose holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and MS and BS degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Costa Rica.