May
30
2025
30
2025
Eric Cosman — Technology Trends
Technology Converges, We Respond
Technology convergence is inevitable; what matters is how organizations respond and adapt to maximize its benefits.
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May
30
2025
30
2025
Colin Masson — Technology Trends
AWS Strands: Weaving a More Collaborative Future for AI Agents in the Industrial Stack
AWS Strands, an open-source SDK from Amazon, simplifies building tool-augmented AI agents that support open standards like MCP and A2A, fostering collaboration and interoperability in the emerging Industrial AI Protocol Stack.
May
30
2025
30
2025
Vikram Kalkat — Industry Trends
High Finance and Advanced Manufacturing Converge on the Next Commodity Boom: Cryptocurrencies & Semiconductors
The CHIPS and GENIUS Acts may spark a new commodity boom, blending semiconductors and cryptocurrencies to reshape global trade and finance.
May
30
2025
30
2025
Colin Masson — Technology Trends
AI Agents Take Center Stage: Insights and Industrial Showcases from Major 2025 Events and Announcements
The rise of AI agents across major 2025 industry events and announcements reveals a shift from standalone AI tools to interconnected, autonomous networks poised to transform supply chain operations.
May
29
2025
29
2025
— Acquisition or Partnership
Siemens Partners with Indian Railways for a Prestigious Project
India’s Prime Minister flagged off the new D9 – 9000 HP electric locomotives at the Indian Railways’ factory in Dahod, Gujarat.
May
29
2025
29
2025
Rajkumar Paira — Technology Trends
Driving Enterprise Transformation through Scale at Speed™ at Tech Mahindra Analyst and Advisor Day 2025
Tech Mahindra’s Analyst and Advisor Day 2025 spotlighted its AI-driven, client-focused transformation journey and strategic Vision 2027, positioning the company as a leader in delivering scalable digital solutions.
May
29
2025
29
2025
Colin Masson — Technology Trends
SAP Digital Manufacturing: Why the Pivot Now Makes Perfect (Business AI) Sense
SAP’s pivot to SAP Digital Manufacturing integrates past acquisitions into a modern, AI-powered platform, offering manufacturers a clear path forward.
May
28
2025
28
2025
Larry O'Brien — Podcasts/Videos
How Does Ethernet APL Affect Cybersecurity?
This podcast discusses the cybersecurity implications of Ethernet APL, a new technology bringing Ethernet connectivity to field devices in process automation.
May
28
2025
28
2025
Colin Masson — Technology Trends
Salesforce's Acquisition of Informatica: Doubling Down on Data for the Agentic AI Future
Salesforce’s acquisition of Informatica highlights data’s central role in unlocking the full potential of Agentic AI.
May
28
2025
28
2025
Chantal Polsonetti — Technology Trends
Swedish Business Consortium to Build NVIDIA-Enabled AI Factory
A Swedish consortium plans to build an AI factory with NVIDIA-based computing infrastructure to support national digitalization and secure compute access for local industries.