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Inclusion On Demand PodcastInterview: Narrowing Ghost Gaps in the Workplace with Ivonne FurneauxIn this episode of the Inclusion on Demand podcast, Ivonne Furneaux discusses the concept of workplace identity, the ghost gaps that get in the way of inclusion and belonging in the workplace, and strategies for narrowing the gaps. Ivonne is a former corporate executive turned speaker and consultant focused on building better workplaces through human connection. She founded emPower Up Consulting after decades leading communications, employee experience, social impact and diversity, equity & inclusion for numerous companies including Target, UnitedHealth Group, WeightWatchers, Anywhere Real Estate and OfficeMax.Ivonne Furneaux’s website: https://ivonnefurneaux.com/ Ivo...
2025-12-0833 min
Courageously AuthenticEp. 22 | Permission Granted! Taking Inspired Action with Debi WilcoxEp. 22 | Permission Granted! Taking Inspired Action with Debi WilcoxSummary:Been there, done that! Not just another coach....as a Certified Life + Leadership Coach, Debi Wilcox is on a mission to empower women to fully express themselves as a leader personally and professionally. She has spent more than 30 years as a senior executive and supported countless women in achieving their goals.As a single mother, Debi raised two incredible young men, all while working her way up the corporate ladder, completing two master’s programs and countless other certifications al...
2023-09-151h 38
emPOWERUP Podcast21. Nordson & GrayMatter Use Adv. Analytics to Create Equipment Optimization SolutionNordson Corp., a manufacturer of industrial adhesive dispensing equipment, is co-innovating with GrayMatter on an Advanced Industrial Analytics solution to help Nordson customers reduce machine downtime and optimize productivity.
GrayMatter emPOWERUP Podcast host Jeremy Boren talks with Larry Saidman, chief technologist for R&D at Nordson, about how his team is using advanced analytics to improve customer service.
To learn more, visit graymattersystems.com/advanced-industrial-data-analytics
2022-09-0707 min
Find Your Voice, Change Your Life#58 The Journey to Clarity and Self-WorthToday, I interview Ray Bourcier who was five when he experienced the beginnings of what would become a major conflict within his family. Aunts and uncles in disagreement with his own parents led to a complete falling out by the time he'd reached age eight. Ray was excluded from activities with his cousins based on the adults disliking each other, and so began the inner turmoil and lack of self-worth for such a little guy. What's more, a troubling mental health diagnosis for his mother led to no peace for Ray. The discord and resentment continued in t...
2022-06-3029 min
EmpowerUp PodcastLet's Talk Virtual Production: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, Byron and Steve change things up by having a casual conversation about the gaming industry and virtual production. Byron shares his experience working in virtual production and they discuss the future of the industry as well as how the opportunities available.Frontiertrainings: https://booking.frontiertrainingsevents.com/ptw2Byron LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/byron-beasley-jr-1451a4146/Steve LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemeim/
2022-05-0648 minEmpowerUp PodcastCheck Your Fandom At The Door: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, Byron and Steve bring on special guest Matthew Sanchez. Matt is an Associate Producer with Activision and was previously in a similar role with game studio Deck Nine. Matt shares his insights into what it's like working in the gaming industry and how it differes from what he initially expected. He coins the term: Check Your Fandom At The Door, and speaks on the importance of advocating for yourself in your career.Matt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcsanchez-27/Byron LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/byron-beasley-jr-1451a4146/
2022-04-231h 07
emPOWERUP Podcast20. How GE Proficy Historian Updates Bring Value to Multi-Plant Manufacturers, Utilities & MoreGrayMatter's emPOWERUP Podcast hosts Steve Pavlosky, GE Digital's Principle Product Manager of Proficy Historian.
Proficy Historian "collects industrial time-series and A&E data at very high speed, stores it efficiently and securely, distributes it, and allows for fast retrieval and analysis — driving greater business value."
emPOWERUP Podcast Host Jeremy Boren of GrayMatter talks with Steve about the latest Proficy Historian 2022 updates including Configuration Hub enhancements, Python collector scripts and support for Power BI visualizations.
To learn more about Historian and schedule a SCADA Assessment briefing with GrayMatter, visit: graymattersystems.com/automation-controls-offering/
2022-03-1422 minEmpowerUp PodcastOvercome Your Pride: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, Byron and Steve bring on audio professional Michael Spicer. Michael has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the music industry and currently freelances while teaching at University of Las Vegas. Michael goes into detail on what tools he uses in the field of game audio and also sprinkles in some life advife. He ahres that there is no shame in having a "day job" while pursuing your creative career on the side.Michael Spicer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-spicer-music/https://www.michaelspicermusic.com/Byron...
2022-01-281h 12EmpowerUp PodcastBe Intentional in Your Design: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, Byron and Steve discuss the importance of having personal projects and how they can benefit from lessons learned in a professional environment. Byron provides insight into a VR project currently in development and how important it is to consider UI/UX when working in AR and VR.Byron Beasley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/byron-beasley-jr-1451a4146/Steve Meim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemeim/
2022-01-2159 minEmpowerUp PodcastCollaboration is Key: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, we bring on Lead Game Designer Alexia Mandeville. Alexia is a seasoned pro currently working at Niantic(Pokemon Go). She shares her insights into the benefits of being a generalist in the industry and the differences between AAA games and Indie. She also goes into why it's so important to have experience working with others and some the softer skills that aren't always learned in the classroom.Alexia Mandeville LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexiamandeville/Byron Beasley LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/byron-beasley-jr-1451a4146/Steve...
2022-01-141h 04EmpowerUp PodcastEntering the Metaverse: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, special guest Roselynn Conrady shares her thoughts on VR/AR/XR and the "Metaverse". Roselynn is currently a PHD student at Iowa State University studying the cutting edge of this field and shares her insights into the future of the Metaverse. Roselynn Conrady LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roselynn-conrady/Byron Beasley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemeim/Steve Meim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/byron-beasley-jr-1451a4146/
2022-01-071h 01
Spice To Meet YouEp.3 I Will Become An NFT with Steve Meim and Byron BeasleyVideo games and why we play them. NFTs, dystopian pontifications and much more in this episode in with Steve Meim and Byron Beasley, the hosts of EmpowerUp, a video game industry podcast. Byron is a software engineer at Encore, an interactive live music app that brings together artists and fans through new mobile experiences, and Steve is a professional video game recruiter at Onward Play that loves helping people start their careers in the video game industry. Connect to both on LinkedIn by clicking their names above.
2021-12-221h 09EmpowerUp PodcastA No Is A Not Right Now: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, special guest Preston Dennis shares his insights on moving laterally into the gaming industry. He has a strong background in art and animation but had a difficult time landing a game industry job. He highlights a very important concept: a no is a not right now. He had faith that he would eventually get in as long as he had patience.Preston Dennis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestondennis/Byron Beasley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/byron-beasley-jr-1451a4146/Steve Meim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemeim/
2021-12-171h 03EmpowerUp PodcastA Bag of Rocks: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, Byron and Steve talk with Jacob Travis, an environment artist at Sony Interactive Entertainment(PlayStation). Jake speaks about his his experience and what led to him getting the job at Sony. Jake also expresses the importance of having a work-life balance as the industry can be difficult to manage at times. For JAke, this was channeled through a "bag of rocks" given to him by his sister. To his family, the bag of rocks is kind of a family staple for luck. Lastly, we also conver topics like working while in school and how to effectively...
2021-12-1058 minEmpowerUp PodcastThe Right Way to Network: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, Byron and Steve bring on music composer Chel Wong. Chel is an accomplished video game composer who shares her experiences in the gaming industry. She speaks on what it takes to make it in game audio specifically. Her career primarily revolves around contract and freelance work and she breaks down how she gains new clients.Chel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelwongWebsite: chelwongaudio.comByron LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/byron-beasley-jr-1451a4146Steve LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemeim
2021-12-041h 03EmpowerUp PodcastKeeping An Open Mind: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, Byron and Steve bring on special guest Donovan Alcones. Donovan is a junion in college studying music composition. In this episode, he asks questions and provides insight into what it's like to get into the industry from his perspective. Donovan expresses the importance of keeping an open mind; he thought he just be doing music, but learned about the other slew of skills that are equally important.Donovan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donovan-alcones-219602196Donovan Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dalconesmusicByron LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/byron-beasley-jr-1451a4146
2021-11-2651 minEmpowerUp PodcastBe Genuine: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, Byron and Steve chat with Daniel Alcas Jr. Daniel is an eSports Product Developer at Upper Deck and brings a breadth of experience regarding business, gaming, and organization. We discuss topics such as networking effectively and problem solving. Daniel can be found on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-alcas-jr-bb507a99 He can also be found on most social media platforms as SERIOUS YO (all caps).Lastly, Daniel is also promoting an event at the end of November 2021 that will benefit patients at Rady’s Children’s Hospital. More information can be f...
2021-11-1958 minEmpowerUp PodcastFrom Amateuer To Pro: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode Byron and Steve discuss the differences in mindset between an amateur and a professional. Byron shares experiences from his life to help demonstrate this, while Steve shares what qualities he looks for most in his candidates. Many resources are shared throughout the episode to help hammer home the point being made. Some of these resources include: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey, Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcom Gladwell, Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter and more.Byron Beasley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...
2021-11-1258 minEmpowerUp PodcastThe Importance of Mentorship: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, Byron and Steve interview Cristopher Mora as well as Jason Villareal. Cristopher is a QA Analyst at Sony Interactive while Jason does QA at Gunfire Games. They share an interesting dynamic due to the fact that Jason recently received his job offer thanks to Cristopher's mentorship. We go over a variety of topics ranging from resume tips to gaining relevant experience. Jason can be found on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-villarreal-a05528212Cristopher can be found on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in...
2021-10-291h 15emPOWERUP Podcast19. How Women Leaders Drive Change and Success in Industrial TechnologyGrayMatter CMO Kerry McQuone hosts an executive women's panel on GrayMatter's emPOWERUP Podcast with two successful leaders in industrial technology, Amy Sausen of Kimberly-Clark, and Laura Harshberger of PPG. GrayMatter works with both companies on industrial intelligence projects that require technical know-how to transform operations, and an open-minded, healthy workplace culture that empowers people.
Topics covered in the conversation:
• Planning a career and advocating for oneself in manufacturing (and the larger industrial tech world)
• Making the shift from being a manager to being a leader
• Defining one's leadership style and driving change...
2021-10-2131 minEmpowerUp PodcastKeeping Your Skills Sharp: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode of the EmpowerUp Podcast, Byron and Steve bring on special guest Barry Evans. Barry is currently a technical artist at Naughty Dog and has a very inspirational story on how he got there. Barry discusses the importance of putting in the work consistently and also provides a few resources that he uses to keep his skills sharp.Barry can be found at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrypaulevans/
2021-10-2058 minEmpowerUp PodcastSoft Skills in the Industry: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, Byron and Steve bring on special guest Jomar Mateo. Jomar is currently a Production Coordinator with Amazon and has a strong backgroun in quality assurance within the gaming industry. He brings in a unique perspective on what it takes to be successful in the industry. Jomar discusses topics such as having the confidence to put oneself out there when an opprtunity arises. He also discusses his approach to meeting new people in the industry.Jomar can be found on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jomar-mateo-011198100/
2021-10-1354 minEmpowerUp PodcastWhat It Means to Have Empathy: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, Byron and Steve bring on special guest Catherine York. Catherine is a QA Tester at Gearbox Software with aspirations to work as a concept artist. She comes with a breadth of experience that has helped her land her position at Gearbox. Catherine believes strongly in work-life balance and discusses the importance of mental health and taking care of yourself. Catherine can be found on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kteaofyork/Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/kteaofyork/And Artstation at: https://www.artstation.com/kteaofyork
2021-10-0458 minEmpowerUp PodcastPutting in the Work: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, Byron and Steve welcome Kain Shepard to the podcast. Kain is a recent graduate as well as Technical Artist at Sony Interactive Entertainment. Kain shares some insight into what he thinks contributed to him landing an industry job directly after college. Kain can be found online at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kainshepard
2021-09-2758 minEmpowerUp PodcastProving Your Worth in the Workplace: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, Byron and Steve discuss what it means to show your worth in the professional world. Steve mentions strategies that younger workers can apply in the workforce for cases such as salary negotiation.
2021-09-1355 minEmpowerUp PodcastGetting Started in the Industry: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, Steve and Byron discuss what it takes to get into the industry. There was a specific focus on game design but the ideas apply to many different disciplines. They talk about the best approach to take in regards to portfolios and how to best approach the job search.
2021-09-0656 minEmpowerUp PodcastGiving Back to The Community : EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, special guest Carlos Noguez shares his perspective on what it means to give back to the community. Carlos is a game dev enthusiast with strong ties to both San Diego and Tijuana. He aims to unite both regions and also give a leg up to the youth of Tijuana. He supports many initiatives such as Build A Miracle. Carlos can be found at: LinkedIn under Carlos Noguez and Twitter under CANworkshop
2021-08-101h 08EmpowerUp PodcastApproaching Game Design: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, Byron and Steve bring on special guest Jacob Freeland. Jacob is an engineer in the industry with a strong focus on game design. He discusses how he collects his thoughts when designing a new project and goes into detail into what it means to be a designer. Many of the topics discussed were accompanied by visual aids on our livestream, so here is a link to that as well: https://www.twitch.tv/empowerup
2021-07-1257 minemPOWERUP Podcast18. Digitizing Water Management with Keystone Clearwater SolutionsWhen a water pump failure shuts down production at a shale oil and gas site, workers might spend hours searching for and repairing the problem — a delay that can easily cost tens of thousands of dollars.
Remote drill sites are often tucked into hillsides that interrupt radio signals or are too far from populated areas to access cell phone communications. Those challenges have led many to believe it’s not feasible to use wireless technology to monitor and control water pipeline systems.
That’s why GrayMatter and Keystone Clearwater Solutions worked together to create WaterForce, a smar...
2021-07-1221 minEmpowerUp PodcastApproaching the Job Market: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, Byron and Steve discuss different approaches to gaming/entertainment industry job markets. Byron discusses the steps he took to get a recent job offer and comments on some advice he's been given along the way. He and Steve discuss what works and what doesn't in the job search and again stress the importance of putting one's self out there on media platforms like LinkedIn.
2021-06-2656 minEmpowerUp PodcastAccessibility in Games: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, Byron and Steve bring in software engineer Antonio Carrion to talk about accessibility in games. Examples are brought up in games such as Darksouls, Soul Sacrifice and Street Fighter. They also discuss how to deal personal growth and surrounding oneself with a positive group of friends.
2021-06-151h 01EmpowerUp PodcastCollege vs Industry: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode Byron and Steve discuss the gap between the typical college graduate and a candidate ready to enter the workforce. Steve provides examples from a recruiter's point of view as to how young professionals can deal with this. Byron also shares his experience as it pertains to the workforce from a young professional's perspective. They also discuss ways of dealing with burnout and their own specific workflows for being productive in multiple aspects of their lives.
2021-06-0756 minEmpowerUp PodcastNetworking in the Game Industry: EmpowerUp PodcastIn this episode, Byron and Steve discuss different aspects of the gaming industry while primarily focusing on networking. They also go over Steve's philosophy when it comes to life and the acronym he likes to use. They also discuss different events and organizations that people can look into if they want to get more involved in the gaming industry.
2021-06-0148 min
EmpowerUp PodcastEffectively Using LinkedIn: EmpowerUp PodcastThis is a practice stream in which Steve and Byron discuss how to use LinkedIn more effectively. Steve has years of experience in the gaming industry and was recently given the title of recruiter so he decides to share some of his experience from a recruiter's perspective
2021-05-1738 minemPOWERUP Podcast17. Executive Interview with Richard Kenedi of GE DigitalGrayMatter emPOWERUP Podcast host Jeremy Boren talks with GE Digital's Richard Kenedi, General Manager - Manufacturing and Digital Plant, about GE Digital's latest updates to Proficy Historian, iFIX and Ops Hub, along with how GE Digital is investing in R&D and learning from customers.
The interview was recorded for GrayMatter's Transform.virtual Spring event in April 2021. Learn more at graymattersystems.com/transform-virtual-2021/
About Richard Kenedi:
Richard Kenedi is the General Manager of the Manufacturing | Digital Plant business segment for GE Digital. In this role, Richard is responsible for driving profitable growth for t...
2021-05-0617 minemPOWERUP Podcast16. Your Data Historian Truly Belongs Here With Us In the CloudGrayMatter VP and Co-Founder Carson Drake joins host Jeremy Boren to walk industrial pros through how they can leverage "the wisdom of the fleet" by creating data Historians in the Cloud.
Carson focuses on bringing value to clients by enabling Continuous Improvement with predictive analytics (aka Advanced Industrial Analytics). Advanced Industrial Analytics allows companies to make valuable comparisons across their operations at the enterprise level.
2021-02-1524 minemPOWERUP Podcast15. Why Your OT Cybersecurity Strategy Needs a Crash Test DummyThe expanding SolarWinds cybersecurity incursion is grabbing headlines and focusing attention on so-called supply-chain attacks.
Supply-chain attacks can infect industrial companies with malware either digitally, as in the case of SolarWinds via an update, or through a tainted piece of hardware, such as a USB flash drive.
emPOWERUP Podcast hosts GrayMatter Cyber Practice Director Scott Christensen to discuss supply-chain attacks, why lateral movement attacks can be hard to detect, and how deception technology for OT cybersecurity is like creating a crash test dummy for your network.
We also delve into why many industrial cl...
2021-01-2244 minemPOWERUP Podcast14. CMU Cybersecurity Researchers Explore New Ways to Deceive Cyber AttackersCarnegie Mellon University cybersecurity researcher Palvi Aggarwal talks with GrayMatter emPOWERUP Podcast Host Jeremy Boren about how researchers at CMU are studying the behavior of cyber attackers and how deception technology can help companies prevent sensitive data from being compromised.
For more about deceptionGUARD, GrayMatter's deception technology solution, visit graymattersystems.com.
2020-12-0116 minemPOWERUP Podcast13. Why GrayMatter is Dedicating a Virtual Summit to Industrial CybersecurityGrayMatter Cyber Practice Director Scott Christensen previews GrayMatter's Transform Cyber Summit set for Nov. 5 and shares some insights into, deception technology, deceptionGUARD and the latest industrial cybersecurity threats.
For more, visit graymattersystems.com.
2020-11-0219 minemPOWERUP Podcast12. Digital Decoys, Sirens and Geofencing: Deception Technology for Industrial CybersecurityGrayMatter introduces deceptionGUARD, a new offering for industrial cybersecurity. deceptionGUARD deceives attackers and harvests intelligence, empowering operators to be proactive and to control their industrial cyber strategy.
emPOWERUP Podcast host Jeremy Boren talks with GrayMatter Cybersecurity Practice Lead Scott Christensen about deception technology and how industrial organizations can leverage it to add another layer to their defense-in-depth cybersecurity strategy.
To learn more, visit GrayMatter online.
2020-08-0522 minemPOWERUP Podcast11. Erik Udstuen - Solving Energy, Quality and Downtime Challenges with Machine LearningErik Udstuen, CEO of TwinThread, a partner of GrayMatter, joins emPOWERUP Podcast host Jeremy Boren to talk about how Advanced Industrial Analytics can help companies reduce energy consumption, improve product quality and lessen equipment downtime.
Many companies are already collecting the data they need. The next step is applying it to artificial intelligence in the cloud to find performance insights and produce operational directives.
To learn more about Advanced Industrial Analytics, visit GrayMatter online to download our analytics guide. If you work in manufacturing, energy production, water/wastewater, oil and gas, food and beverage production o...
2020-05-2121 minemPOWERUP Podcast10. Advanced Industrial Analytics with Rick BullottaGrayMatter talks with Rick Bullotta, founder of IoT companies Lighthammer and ThingWorx, about how IoT has evolved during his career and how a new project he's working on with GrayMatter partner Erik Udstuen of TwinThread is solving downtime, quality and energy consumption problems at major manufacturing companies.
2020-04-0826 min
emPOWERUP Podcast9. OT Cybersecurity Should be an Enabler, not a DisablerIn the first episode of Season 2 of GrayMatter's emPOWERUP Podcast, GrayMatter Brand Manager Jeremy Boren talks with cybersecurity experts Scott Christensen and Tom Walker, both of GrayMatter.
Scott and Tom discuss how a cyber risk assessment can help companies in manufacturing, and other OT-reliant industries, determine their level of security. GrayMatter's assessment examines the people, processes and technologies involved in cybersecurity — and it happens without interrupting production.
For more details about GrayMatter's cybersecurity practice, visit our OT cyber resource page where you can download our 2020 OT Cybersecurity Guide.
2020-01-2916 minemPOWERUP Podcast8. How Root Cause Analysis and Asset Performance Management Transform Operations and Empower PeopleGrayMatter Senior APM Consultant Ken Latino and his brother Bob Latino, CEO of The Reliability Center, talk about getting started with a reliability strategy that includes Root Cause Analysis and Asset Performance Management. The Latinos also discuss the Fifth Edition of their co-authored book: Root Cause Analysis: Improving Performance for Bottom-Line Results.
Additional Resources:
For more about GrayMatter's work in APM/Intelligent Assets, visit: https://graymattersystems.com/intelligent-assets/
Root Cause Analysis: Improving Performance for Bottom-Line Results: https://www.amazon.com/Root-Cause-Analysis-Performance-Bottom-Line/dp/1138332453
2019-10-2420 minemPOWERUP Podcast7. Designing a Campus of Smart Buildings at Penn State UniversityGrayMatter Cybersecurity and Smart Building Consultant Tom Walker and emPOWERUP Podcast host Jeremy Boren discuss Walker's work to build Penn State University's secure Building Automation Network. The network has allowed the university to make smart, cost-effective decisions about everything from building lighting to class scheduling.
For more about GrayMatter's work with Penn State, check out our case study.
View GrayMatter's smart building webinar with Tom Walker: "Are You Running a Smart Building or Just a Connected Building?"
2019-09-2427 minemPOWERUP Podcast6. Bonus: Bell Lands a Winning Cybersecurity Solution with MicrosegementationBell, a Textron Company, is an industry-leading manufacturer of commercial and military helicopters including the V-22 Osprey, AH-1 Cobra and SuperCobra; and the Huey. emPOWERUP Podcast host Jeremy Boren talked with Bell IT/OT Architects Craig Carpenelli and Steve Henson and GrayMatter Solutions Architect Salman Ijazi during Transform 2019, GrayMatter's annual Industrial Intelligence Conference. Craig, Steve and Sal collaborated on an innovative approach to micro-segmenting Bell's network to protect industrial equipment from persistent viruses and other cyber threats.
2019-08-1418 minemPOWERUP Podcast5. Do Investors Reward Companies for Going Digital?Harvard Business School Professor Suraj Srinivasan studied the value that publicly traded, non-technology firms derive from "going digital," or adopting a digital transformation strategy. Professor Srinivasan used a novel approach to identify companies embarking on a new digital venture —he captured mentions of keywords such as big data, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and other terms in company 10K filings, earnings calls and investor call transcripts. Using this data set, he found positive relationships between companies that launch a digitization effort and their long-term value. He also learned that more companies than ever are investing in digital tools and that co...
2019-07-2326 minemPOWERUP Podcast4. Why are so many cities victims of ransomware attacks?emPOWERUP Podcast host Jeremy Boren talks with GrayMatter's Cyber Security Lead Scott Christensen about why municipalities can be particularly vulnerable to a ransomware attack. Baltimore is one of the latest cities contending with a Robinhood ransomware attack. It has crippled numerous systems, including the city's ability to process home sales. Scott delves into how cities (and companies) can learn from these attacks and prepare to deal with them. We also also share the latest about keynote speakers at Transform 2019, GrayMatter's annual user-conference July 30 - Aug. 1 in Put-in-Bay, Ohio. For details or to sign up, visit: graymattersystems.com/transform-2019-graymatter-ot-conference
2019-05-2433 minemPOWERUP Podcast3. Carson Drake on Unraveling the Complexities of Industry 4.0GrayMatter co-founder Carson Drake dives into the evolution of Industry 4.0 and the company he co-founded in the early 1990s; and Illinois Technology Association CEO Julia Kanouse discusses how Chicago is growing as a tech industry leader.
2019-04-1941 minemPOWERUP Podcast2. John Benitz, ISA Standards ExplainedJeremy talks to GrayMatter's VP of professional services and Sr. Member of the International Society of Automation (ISA) Committee, John Benitz as he explains the ISA 101 HMI Standard – a topic that garners a lot of interest from our audience.
2019-03-2016 minemPOWERUP Podcast1. CEO coach Jim Alampi talks about building a strong teamJeremy sits down with Jim Alampi, a highly-sought after CEO coach, leadership team consultant, and business strategy advisor who's worked with thousands of top executives.
2019-02-1908 min