The Importance of Edge Computing in Industrial Transformation

Based on a recent LNS Research survey of manufacturing executives, this session offers a closer look at edge computing and defines the evolution that is taking place. Watch the webinar to learn how next-generation solutions can help industries execute on the new opportunities offered by transformation at the edge, including:

• Providing a framework for industrial companies to develop a definition for Edge
• Creating a use-case centric operational architecture – based on data speed, location, type, and supported analytics – to determine infrastructure priorities
• Making specific people, process, and technology recommendations to accelerate the realization of benefits from Industrial Transformation.

John Fryer
Senior Director, Industry Solutions

John Fryer is the Senior Director Industry Solutions at Stratus Technologies, where he is responsible for go-to-market strategies and industry initiatives across all the company’s product lines. He has over 25 years of experience with systems and software products in a variety of engineering, marketing and executive roles at successful startups and major companies, including Motorola, Emerson Network Power and Oracle. His experience includes more than 15 years working with high-availability solutions for the enterprise, automation and networking industries.

Matthew Littlefield
President and Principal Analyst, LNS Research

Matthew Littlefield co-founded LNS Research in 2011 and is now President and Principal Analyst. In this role Matthew oversees LNS’s coverage of the industrial value chain. As a recognized industry expert he contributes to the widely read LNS Research blog as well as many other industry publications. Matthew is also a sought after public speaker and continually advises manufacturing executives on how to best leverage technology in their operations.

Mark Hoske
Content Manager & Moderator, CFE Media

Mark Hoske has been Control Engineering editor / content manager since 1994 and in a leadership role since 1999, covering all major areas: control systems, networking and information systems, control equipment and energy, and system integration, everything that comprises or facilitates the control loop.