Harnessing the power of software defined automation for effective digital transformation

The presentation explores the transformative potential of software defined automation. We will delve into market analysis and real-world case studies to showcase the tangible benefits and competitive advantages to be found from adopting this innovative technology.

As part of the Industrial & Manufacturing team at ABI Research, James leads research on high-impact digital technologies in manufacturing production, operations, and service. His research focuses on the most transformative innovations within and across these core domains, including Manufacturing Execution Systems, industrial automation (hardware and software), and quality.

He is responsible for the company's Manufacturing Market Data product, which tracks key data across the global manufacturing ecosystem, ranging from figures on the largest plants globally to U.S. manufacturing unemployment statistics. In addition, James authors research on a range of manufacturing verticals including oil & gas, chemicals, and discrete production.