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The IT/OT Insider Podcast - Pioneers & Pathfinders

By David Ariens and Willem van Lammeren
Industry 4.0
Artificial Intelligence
Wastewater Treatment
Water Management
Data As a Service
SWAN Forum
Manufacturing
Digitalization
Digital Transformation
Sustainability
IT/OT Convergence
Operational Technology
Automation
Data Management
IT and OT Integration
Saas (software As a Service)
Digital Twins
Smart Metering
Generative AI
Manufacturing Digitalization

How can we really digitalize our Industry? Join us as we navigate through the innovations and challenges shaping the future of manufacturing and critical infrastructure. From insightful interviews with industry leaders to deep dives into transformative technologies, this podcast is your guide to understanding the digital revolution at the heart of the physical world. We talk about IT/OT Convergenc... more

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Some guests make you pause halfway through the recording and think, “Okay… this one’s going to need a second listen.”

That was the case with Dan Jeavons, president of Applied Computing, formerly VP of Computational Science and Digital Innovation at ... more

Today’s guest has lived what most companies are still figuring out: how to turn fragmented systems, manual Excel work, and well-intended “shadow IT” into a coherent Industrial DataOps strategy that actually delivers value.

In this episode of the IT/... more

📣 A quick reminder before we start: Our next ITOT.Academy kicks off on January 23, and our early bird offer is still available. Do you want to join our third group and learn how to bridge IT and OT? There is no better time than now! 👉 Check the cur... more

In our earlier articles, we laid the groundwork for Industrial AI — breaking down the difference between classic AI, generative AI, and agentic AI. But frameworks alone don’t tell the full story. How do these ideas play out when you’re inside a real ... more

When we talk about industrial connectivity, two names always come up: OPC UA and MQTT. They’re often mentioned in the same breath, as if they’re competitors. But as Kudzai Manditereza reminded us in our conversation, that’s a bit of a misconception. ... more

When Zev Arnold joined us on the podcast, he brought with him the kind of energy and clarity you rarely get from someone working at the intersection of industry, data, and transformation. As a principal director at Accenture’s Industry X, Zev has spe... more

📣 Have you already considered joining our ITOT.Academy ? We tell stories. We focus on concepts, not tools.On frameworks, not features.👉 Check out our podcast to learn more !

If you’re still thinking of OT cybersecurity as “just” another IT checkli... more

In this episode of the IT/OT Insider Podcast, we welcome someone who doesn’t come from cloud platforms, data infrastructure, or connectivity layers. Instead, he brings something equally vital: operational wisdom.

Raf Swinnen has spent his career ins... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Jeavons
President of Applied Computing, with a background in computational science and digital innovation at Shell
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Episode: When Physics Meets AI: A Conversation with Dan Jeavons
Rija Rakotoarisoa
Group IT Operations and Industry 4.0 Lead at Poclain Hydraulics
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Episode: Overcoming the Impossible: DataOps at Poclain Hydraulics with Rija Rakotoarisoa
Nathalie Rigouts
Former head of Data Analytics at Borealis, now head of Business Applications and Data and AI at Umicore
Umicore
Episode: Industrial Data and AI through the eyes of an End-User – A Conversation with Nathalie Rigouts
Kudzai Manditereza
Senior Industry Solutions Advocate at HiveMQ and popular YouTube channel host of Industry 4.0 TV
HiveMQ
Episode: MQTT vs OPC UA with Kudzai Manditereza
Zev Arnold
Principal Director at Accenture specializing in industrial transformation
Accenture
Episode: The $50K use case matters – Zev Arnold on Scaling, Context and AI
Danielle Jablanski
Expert in industrial cybersecurity and operational technology.
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Episode: OT Cybersecurity 101 with Danielle Jablanski
Alexander Krüger
CEO and co-founder of United Manufacturing Hub
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Episode: Open Source in Industrial Applications with Alexander Krüger
Matt Barber
VP responsible for the MES business at Infor and host of mesmatters.com
Infor
Episode: MES Matters with Matt Barber
Timothy Butler
CEO and founder at Tego, specializing in visibility, traceability, and real-time analytics in aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and energy.
Tego
Episode: Connecting People, Parts and Processes with Tego’s Tim Butler

Hosts

David
Co-host of the ITOT Insider Podcast, focusing on guiding discussions around digital transformation and operational technology.
Willem
Co-host of the podcast, engaging with industry experts on topics related to digitalization and IT/OT convergence.

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When Physics Meets AI: A Conversation with Dan Jeavons
Q: Why isn't everybody doing this if it's so wonderful?
Facilities are extremely risky, and there's a tendency to maintain the status quo to avoid risk, even when existing systems are not optimal.
When Physics Meets AI: A Conversation with Dan Jeavons
Q: What is ITOT convergence?
It's a process of integrating information technology (IT) with operational technology (OT) to improve operations and efficiency.
Overcoming the Impossible: DataOps at Poclain Hydraulics with Rija Rakotoarisoa
Q: What are some good and bad practices you witnessed in ITOT transformations?
Bad practices include implementing strategies without considering plant-level issues, while good practices involve addressing actual pain points of operational teams.
Overcoming the Impossible: DataOps at Poclain Hydraulics with Rija Rakotoarisoa
Q: What motivated your transition from IT to the ITOT space?
I wanted to have a greater impact on the business by providing more value and addressing real operational challenges.
Overcoming the Impossible: DataOps at Poclain Hydraulics with Rija Rakotoarisoa
Q: Can you describe your role and responsibilities as an Industry 4.0 Lead?
I support operational data usage, aiming to simplify and automate data collection and improve decision-making in manufacturing and supply chain.

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What is The IT/OT Insider Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast focuses on the intersection of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), exploring how businesses can effectively navigate digital transformation in the manufacturing and critical infrastructure sectors. The content features insightful interviews with industry leaders, offering real-world perspectives on the innovations and challenges that shape the future of these fields. Notably, the discussions prioritize practical applications of technologies like AI, Cloud Computing, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), while emphasizing the significance of people and culture in driving successful digitalization initiatives. This approach sets it apart by steering clear of overly technical jargon and instead foc... more

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