Intelligent manufacturing operations that yield business value must target the right projects, with the best set of technologies, which are deployed and supported by knowledgeable workers. The complexities of industrial IOT solutions mean that interdependencies must be carefully managed. This presentation will focus on the practical challenges associated with IIOT projects, highlighting some of Intel's experiences with partners and within our own manufacturing operations.

Niladri Roy joined Intel's Internet of Things Group as a product line leader in IOTG's Industrial Solutions Division in 2015, through Intel's acquisition of Altera. He has 15+ years' experience in semiconductor and software applications in discrete and process manufacturing, energy (oil and gas and electric utilities) and intelligent building management. He is the recipient of an EE Times/EDN ACE (Annual Creativity in Electronics) Award in category 'Ultimate Products - Reference Designs' for Industry 4.0 and IoT applications - work that provides a platform framework for some of Intel's Smart Factory offerings. He is the author of several articles on the adoption of IoT to Industrial applications.