Industrial Automation and Functional Safety Trends

In this episode of the EdgeOpen™ podcast, the audience will delve into the collaborative efforts of ADLINK and Intel our ecosystem partner, exploring how together we deliver an advanced platform for vRAN applications, which enhances flexibility and, in turn, lowers the total cost of ownership (TCO). Guest Speaker: Howard Chang, Senior Product Manager of N&C Product Division, ADLINK at ADLINK Bringing forth decades of experience in the server business, Howard has assumed diverse roles within the telecom and networking verticals, encompassing responsibilities such as sales and product management. Armed with a profound comprehension of customer needs in the face of digital transformation, he spearheads ADLINK in providing outstanding solutions in 5G vRAN/OpenVPN, Private 5G, MEC, and networking to the market. Guest speaker: Jason Tsai, Network Transformation Solution Architect, Intel Network and Edge Group (NEX) at Intel With over two decades of experience, Jason has been a driving force in network transformation, specializing in SDN/NFV, network security, and 5G infrastructure. My expertise extends to collaborating with ecosystem partners in the realms of enterprise networking, 5G vRAN/OpenRAN, 5G Core, Private 5G, Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC), and IoT. Host: Ilhana Hodzic, EMEA Demand Gen Marketing Manager ,ADLINK Ilhana Hodzic is EMEA Demand Gen Marketing Manager from ADLINK and also driving strategic partnership engagements across the markets including NVIDIA Embedded. Her experience in a professional B2B environment spans more than ten years, always looking for new and innovative ways to reach highest levels of success.

In this episode of the EdgeOpen™ podcast, the audience will gain insights into how ADLINK collaborating with the eco-system partners for MicroRAN, to build a slim, secure, and universal connectivity all-in-one private 5G solution. Guest Speaker: Puneet Sethi, Head of Product Management and Sales at Ataya Puneet brings multiple decades of experience in telecom and wireless. He is an expert on Radio Access Network (RAN) Solutions. He has been focused on accelerating innovation in radio access products by leveraging cloud technologies, automation, open interfaces, and AI/ML.  Guest speaker: Alex Chou, Special Assistant to CEO and Head of Vertical Solutions Management Office in Askey Alex Chouis innovative and passionate leader in developing emerging markets for smart vertical digital transformation applications and an experienced consultant for corporate & business transformation execution strategies.  Guest speaker: Clarence Chen, Product Manager of the Network & Communication product division at ADLINK BIO: With many years experience of in Telecom ODM projects, he is the vertical expertise in 5G and cyber security and has led several successful projects to help customers achieve shorter TTM. Host: Ilhana Hodzic, EMEA Demand Gen Marketing Manager ,ADLINK BIO: Ilhana Hodzic is EMEA Demand Gen Marketing Manager from ADLINK and also driving strategic partnership engagements across the markets including NVIDIA Embedded. Her experience in a professional B2B environment spans more than ten years, always looking for new and innovative ways to reach highest levels of success.

In this episode you will have the opportunity to gain deep insights into the world of IoT as John Weil, CMO at Foundries.io, shares his extensive 25-year journey in the tech industry. Starting as a builder of robots for industrial manufacturing centers nearly three decades ago, John brings a unique perspective to the discussion, providing a historical context for the significant evolution of the IoT landscape. Guest Speaker: John Weil - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Foundries.io BIO: Throughout his 25-year career, including senior roles with Motorola / Freescale and Cypress Semiconductor / Infineon, John has evangelized his vision of “hardware defined by software”. In 2022 John joined Foundries.io where he continues to pursue a shared vision of a safe and secure IoT world, where secure software is the foundation of all new connected products. Host:Ilhana Hodzic, EMEA Demand Gen Marketing Manager ,ADLINK BIO: Ilhana Hodzic is EMEA Demand Gen Marketing Manager from ADLINK and also driving strategic partnership engagements across the markets including NVIDIA Embedded. Her experience in a professional B2B environment spans more than ten years, always looking for new and innovative ways to reach highest levels of success.

In this episode, we delve into the world of Edge AI with Tony Rigoni, the Head of AI Business Development from Ampere Computing. Discover the evolving demands of customers as they harness the potential of Edge AI technology. Learn how Ampere Computing is addressing these challenges and setting itself apart in the market. Explore real-world success stories in retail analytics, industrial automation, and AMR robotics, where Ampere's ARM-based processors deliver unmatched power within tight budgets. Finally, gain insights into the future of Edge AI and the anticipated trends and developments. Tune in for an enlightening conversation with Tony, offering valuable insights into this exciting field. Speakers: Guest Speaker: Tony Rigoni, Head of AI Business Development at Ampere Computing BIO:Tony Rigoni is Head of AI Business Development at Ampere Computing. He works with top CSPs, AI hardware providers and system integrators to promote the usage of AI with Ampere ARM-based processors. Tony has expertise in many vertical markets including Manufacturing, Logistics & Warehousing, Autonomous Vehicles/Robots, Transportation and Smart Cities. Before Ampere Tony has 25+ years of experience in the industrial automation space driving customer’s design solutions. He is an expert in sensors, motion, robotics, safety, PLC/DCS controls and SCADA systems from the edge to the cloud. Most recently he was Director of IoT markets for a LiDAR company and a Senior Manager for Cisco Systems IoT solutions group where he successfully helped launched several IoT solutions. Tony holds a BS degree from University of Southern California.  Host:Ilhana Hodzic, EMEA Demand Gen Marketing Manager ,ADLINK BIO: Ilhana Hodzic is EMEA Demand Gen Marketing Manager from ADLINK and also driving strategic partnership engagements across the markets including NVIDIA Embedded. Her experience in a professional B2B environment spans more than ten years, always looking for new and innovative ways to reach highest levels of success.

Join the ADLINK podcast as Jacky Lin, Vice President of ADLINK's Edge Visualization Business Unit, engages in a captivating conversation with Mr. Irfan Ali, NVIDIA's Global Head of Edge Solutions Sales. Discover how the fusion of AI and industrial automation drives growth, efficiency, and safety in various industries. The main drivers will be Industrial IOT, Digital Twins, Robotics and AR/VR, AI will be at the center of all that. With insights into functional safety, real-world success stories, and NVIDIA's pioneering contributions, this podcast offers a compelling glimpse into the transformative power of AI in reshaping industrial landscapes. Speakers: Guest Speaker: Irfan Ali, NVIDIA Global Head of Edge Solutions Sales BIO:Irfan is the global leader for NVIDIA’s Edge Segment business. He is responsible for edge solutions for Accelerated computing hardware and AI software stack. He has 3 decades in edge solutions and infrastructures in SCADA systems, IOT and SaaS from his tenures in Schlumberger, Cisco and now NVIDIA. Host: Jacky Lin, Vice President, Edge Visualization Business Unit, the North Americas BIO: Jacky is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in channel sales and business partner management within the high-tech industry. Throughout his career, he has assumed diverse roles encompassing product management, product marketing, strategic sales, and strategic partnership management. His remarkable track record underscores his prowess in crafting effective product strategies, forging strong channel partnerships, and devising comprehensive business mapping strategies. Jacky's expertise extends to the successful

Mamdouh and Joe discuss IT & OT convergence. They talk about the best practices and technologies from the data center and the edge and how they are coming together in enterprises, enabling previously siloed organizations to combine their best practices for new insight & control of their operations. Speakers: Guest Speaker:Joe Speed, Head of Edge at Ampere BIO:Joe Speed is Head of Edge at Ampere, bringing cloud native compute to software-defined vehicles, robotics, industrial, IoT, 5G and space. Joe has been part of the Open Robotics ROS 2 Technical Steering Committee, Auto ware Foundation TSC, Eclipse OpenADx (Open Autonomous Driving) Steering Committee, Apex. AI's VP Product, and ADLINK Technology’s Field CTO.Joe is a technical advisor to the Indy Autonomous Challenge. Joe has spent his career developing and advocating open- source at organizations including Linux Foundation and IBM where he launched IBM IoT and co-founded the IBM Auto LAB automotive incubator. Joe helped make the IoT protocol "MQTT" open-source and convinced automakers and industry to adopt it. Host: Mamdouh Mikhail,Systems & Solutions Architect from ADLINK Technology BIO:Mamdouh “Mondo” Mikhail is a Systems and Solutions Architect with Ampro ADLINK Technology, Inc. in San Jose, California, and the current lead of the SOSA Business Working Group Architecture Subcommittee. He graduated from California State University at Northridge with a B.S. degree in Applied Physics. He began his 30+ year career as a Civilian Engineer with the Naval Surface Warfare Center where he was responsible for the Testing and Integration of Naval C4I Carrier Class Blk 0 Combat Systems and was part of a team that developed the first open systems concept for joint inter-operability testing using VME/COTS/FDDI based technologies. He continued his work as a defense contractor supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center and SPAWAR San Diego, later transitioning to the commercial sector working on architecting embedded systems solutions using purpose-built open technologies for Mobile Edge Computing, IoT, AI, 5G, and Mil/Aero product sectors.

In this episode of the ADLINK Edge Open podcast, we delve into the exciting world of edge innovation with a focus on the Qualcomm® Robotics RB5 Development Kit. Join us as we explore the trends and use cases driving Industry 4.0 and how the Qualcomm Robotics RB5 Platform plays a pivotal role in unleashing the potential of edge computing. We begin by discussing the current trends and use cases fueling the advancement of Industry 4.0, ranging from autonomous vehicles and smart factories to intelligent infrastructure and connected machines. Our experts shed light on how these developments are shaping the future and the role that edge computing and robotics play in enabling transformative solutions. Next, we turn our attention to ADLINK and how they support engineers and customers in embracing these cutting-edge technologies. Moreover, we explore the invaluable contributions of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in driving innovation and addressing evolving robotics and edge AI applications. Discover the powerful features and capabilities of the platform and how it facilitates the development of intelligent, autonomous systems. Tune in to this episode of the ADLINK Edge Open podcast to learn how the Qualcomm Robotics RB5 Platform, and the support from ADLINK, can empower you to embrace edge innovation and revolutionize your industry. Speakers: Guest Speakers:Jean-Jacques Adragna,Staff Manager,Product Marketing and Business Development at Qualcomm EMEA. BIO:Jean-Jacques Adragna is based in France and is part of the team ensuring the promotion and development of Qualcomm business in Europe, driving the adoption of products, solutions and technologies in the field of Industrial IOT. Jean-Jacques has 20-year experience in the design of Industrial Control and Energy Management systems. Richard Pinnow,Business Development Manager Modules,ADLINK Technology BIO:Richard Pinnow joined ADLINK Technology as Business Development Manager Modules in September 2021. With extensive industry experience, he has worked as Head of Product Management – Embedded Division at DATA MODUL Ag. Here, Richard had global responsibility for the embedded product portfolio, including go-to-market strategy, innovation management and consultation on advanced x86&ARM computing platforms. Previously, he spent several years at Philips Medical Systems DMC GmbH as a Test & Development Operator. Host:Ilhana Hodzic, EMEA Demand Gen Marketing Manager ,ADLINK BIO: Ilhana Hodzic is EMEA Demand Gen Marketing Manager from ADLINK and also driving strategic partnership engagements across the markets including NVIDIA Embedded. Her experience in a professional B2B environment spans more than ten years, always looking for new and innovative ways to reach highest levels of success.

In this podcast episode, we will discuss the latest trends in cybersecurity security and learn just how pervasive the current threats are and how to better safeguard against them through innovative technology. Speaker: Guest Speaker: Thomas Goodman, CISSP, Chief Growth Officer at BDATA Solutions, Inc. BIO:Mr. Goodman is an experienced and successful international leader who has managed multiple large-scale organizations and projects in the cybersecurity, defense, and telecommunications industries. Mr. Goodman works with a global network of senior leadership contacts across Government, industry, and partner organizations to deliver solutions designed to protect critical national infrastructure and minimize the impact from the ever-changing cyber threat landscape. His background includes product development, delivery, and support in projects that have a direct impact on national sovereignty. Mr. Goodman also has a proven track record of working to solve difficult problems on large projects and leading organizational excellence. Host: Mamdouh Mikhail,Systems & Solutions Architect from ADLINK Technology BIO:Mamdouh “Mondo” Mikhail is a Systems and Solutions Architect with Ampro ADLINK Technology, Inc. in San Jose, California, and the current lead of the SOSA Business Working Group Architecture Subcommittee. He graduated from California State University at Northridge with a B.S. degree in Applied Physics. He began his 30+ year career as a Civilian Engineer with the Naval Surface Warfare Center where he was responsible for the Testing and Integration of Naval C4I Carrier Class Blk 0 Combat Systems and was part of a team that developed the first open systems concept for joint inter-operability testing using VME/COTS/FDDI based technologies. He continued his work as a defense contractor supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center and SPAWAR San Diego, later transitioning to the commercial sector working on architecting embedded systems solutions using purpose-built open technologies for Mobile Edge Computing, IoT, AI, 5G, and Mil/Aero product sectors.

In this podcast episode, we will discuss technology trends in medical applications, including artificial intelligence and machine learning. We will also talk about the impact of AI/ML on designing secure edge devices, and the influence on cyber security risks in the medical industry. Speaker: Guest Speaker: Maciej Halasz,Vice President of EMEA Business Development and Technical Sales,Timesys Corporation BIO:Maciej Halasz is a Vice President of EMEA Business Development and Technical Sales at Timesys, he has more than 25 years of experience in embedded computing with a focus on embedded Linux and real-time systems. He is the technical lead and creator of a number of Timesys-offered tools and products, the creator of Timesys University embedded Linux workshops, and the co-host of LinuxLink Radio. Throughout his career, Maciej has authored numerous embedded Linux and industry articles. Maciej holds a master’s degree in Computer Science from ENST de Bretagne, France, a master’s degree in Telecommunication Systems from Poznan University of Technology, Poland, and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. Host: Mamdouh Mikhail,Systems & Solutions Architect from ADLINK Technology BIO:Mamdouh “Mondo” Mikhail is a Systems and Solutions Architect with Ampro ADLINK Technology, Inc. in San Jose, California, and the current lead of the SOSA Business Working Group Architecture Subcommittee. He graduated from California State University at Northridge with a B.S. degree in Applied Physics. He began his 30+ year career as a Civilian Engineer with the Naval Surface Warfare Center where he was responsible for the Testing and Integration of Naval C4I Carrier Class Blk 0 Combat Systems and was part of a team that developed the first open systems concept for joint inter-operability testing using VME/COTS/FDDI based technologies. He continued his work as a defense contractor supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center and SPAWAR San Diego, later transitioning to the commercial sector working on architecting embedded systems solutions using purpose-built open technologies for Mobile Edge Computing, IoT, AI, 5G, and Mil/Aero product sectors.

In this podcast episode, we will discuss technology trends in medical AI Robotics Surgery/Digital Surgery, security and compliance concerns, interoperability, and regulatory challenges. Don't miss out! Speakers: Guest Speakers:David Niewolny, Director of Business Development for Healthcare/Medical, NVIDIA BIO:David Niewolny is the director of business development for healthcare/medical at NVIDIA, where he is focused on easing the adoption of AI in healthcare and medical applications. David has 18 years of experience building and leading healthcare-focused businesses within AWS, Real-Time Innovations, NXP and Freescale Semiconductor. Guest Participant: Rupali Deshpande, Global Ecosystem IBD, Medical Devices Industry, NVIDIA BIO: Rupali Deshpande leads the global partner ecosystem development for Medical Devices Industry at NVIDIA. She is responsible for collaborating and bringing together global partners operating in the Medical Devices Industry with the mission to enable the Smart Devices revolution by bringing cutting-edge technologies like GPUs, AI, compute to the new and existing Medical Devices. Host: Jacky Lin, Vice President, Edge Visualization Business Unit, the North Americas,ADLINK BIO: Jacky is a seasoned professional with 15+ years of extensive experience in channel sales and managing business partners in the high-tech industry. He has held various roles in product management, product marketing, strategic sales, and strategic partnership management, demonstrating a strong track record of developing effective product, channel partner, and business mapping strategies. Jacky is skilled in implementing successful partner and customer support programs, which have enabled businesses to thrive and excel.Before joining ADLINK, Jacky was the Director of Business Development at AOpen/Wistro Group, where he oversaw business development, channel sales, and partner strategy in the North Americas. Since 2010, Jacky has been an integral part of ADLINK Technologies, where he held several roles, including being the Regional Business Head for the Edge Visualization Business Unit in the North Americas. Jacky currently represents ADLINK as an executive board member and serves as the treasurer for the PXISA association.