Industrial Talk is talking to Tony Paine, Co-Founder/CEO at HighByte about "Data insights solutions for your operational technology stack".

Scott Mackenzie hosts the Industrial Talk Podcast, celebrating industry professionals and discussing innovations. In this episode, he interviews Tony Paine, co-founder and CEO of HighByte, a company that specializes in data management and intelligence. Tony shares his 30-year experience in industrial automation, highlighting HighByte's role in standardizing and structuring data across enterprises. He emphasizes the importance of AI in preparing data for consumption and the need for a collaborative approach between IT and OT teams. Tony also discusses HighByte's implementation strategy, focusing on small, proof-of-value projects to demonstrate value and ease subsequent implementations. The conversation underscores the critical role of data in driving efficiency and resilience in manufacturing.

Outline

Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Podcast

Scott welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk Podcast, emphasizing the importance of industry professionals.
Scott praises industry professionals for their boldness, bravery, and problem-solving skills.
Scott introduces Tony Paine, the guest of the episode, and sets the topic of the conversation: data.

Importance of Data and Technology in Industry

Scott discusses the significance of data and the need to normalize and bring real insights from it.
Scott emphasizes the role of technology in pushing boundaries and the importance of perseverance.
Scott promotes the Industrial Talk Podcast, highlighting its extensive coverage of industry topics.
Scott stresses the human element in industry success, noting that AI helps humans deliver better insights and solutions.

Challenges in Industry and the Role of Young Leaders

Scott addresses the challenge of finding and training new industry professionals.
Scott uses SpaceX as an example of youthful energy and innovative solutions.
Scott emphasizes the need for industry leaders to tell their stories and inspire the next generation.
Scott offers to help organizations communicate and inspire their employees and the industry.

Introduction of Tony Paine and His Background

Scott introduces Tony Paine, co-founder and CEO of HighByte, and provides a brief background on HighByte.
Tony Paine shares his experience in the industrial automation space for 30 years and his early interest in computers and software.
Tony Paine discusses his time at Kepware, focusing on data collection and making raw data available to various applications.
Tony Paine explains the evolution of HighByte, emphasizing the addition of intelligence and context to data.

HighByte's Role in Data Management and AI Impact

Tony Paine explains the founding of HighByte in August 2018 and its focus on managing and providing insights from data.
Tony Paine highlights the role of AI in driving the need for prepping and making data available for consumption.
Tony discusses the challenges of managing data speed and the importance of standardizing data across multiple sites.
Tony emphasizes the need for a platform like HighByte to tie into existing technologies and make them work together seamlessly.

HighByte's Implementation Strategy and Change Management

Tony outlines HighByte's implementation strategy, starting with a small use case to prove value.
Tony explains the importance of a platform like HighByte in tying into existing technologies and making them work as a whole.
Tony discusses the role of change management and the integration of HighByte with existing DevOps tools.
Tony Paine highlights the importance of executive support and the role of AI in driving data usability.

Handling Questionable Data and Reporting

Tony explains the concept of data pipelines in HighByte, which transforms raw data into usable data.
Tony discusses the use of AI agents to identify and report abnormal data patterns.
Tony emphasizes the importance of providing visualizations in the platform to see data flow and diagnose issues.
Tony explains the flexibility of HighByte in handling different data assets and normalizing them for enterprise-wide use.

Overcoming Market Roadblocks and Final Thoughts

Tony Paine identifies cultural resistance and existing infrastructure as common roadblocks in implementing HighByte.
Tony explains how HighByte extends the Purdue model to move data effectively between different layers without impacting existing systems.
Tony emphasizes the importance of adapting existing systems without disrupting their functionality.
Scott concludes the conversation by encouraging listeners to connect with Tony Paine and HighByte for more information and solutions.

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Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonypaine/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/highbyte/ Company Website: https://www.highbyte.com/

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