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  • Businesses, especially those with frontline workers, can reap substantial benefits from integrating augmented reality into their daily operations. This integration leads to remarkable gains in efficiency, enhanced productivity, and greater safety for workers. 

    Today, Brendan Conley is joined by Alfredo Patron, Jason Hawker from TeamViewer, and John Nixon from Siemens Digital Industries Software. They discuss the partnership between Siemens and TeamViewer, focusing on how digital transformation and augmented reality solutions impact industries globally, and how their partnership drives advancements in this field. 

    In this episode, you will gain valuable insights into the practicality and immediacy of these technologies and their successful adoption in critical operations worldwide, enabling significant improvements in various industry sectors. 

    What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

    Siemens and TeamViewer partnership and the evolution of augmented reality in various industries globally, including aerospace, and manufacturing (01:46)

    Leveraging AR and digital twins for efficient maintenance and inspections (4:03)

    The benefits of digital backbone and augmented reality solutions: greater efficiency, reduced downtime, and quick ROI (07:26)

    Leveraging technology for frontline workers (12:27)


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  • The transformational journey in the energy sector, particularly technologies like the cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), and analytics, is changing the landscape causing an urgent need for digital transformation and efficiency in the energy sector. Failure to adapt and evolve could significantly delay the global transition to cleaner energy solutions, a delay the world cannot afford.
    Today, Brendan Conley is joined by Steve Boerman from SAP and John Nixon from Siemens. They will share a comprehensive look at how the blend of engineering and digital technologies sets the stage for a more efficient and adaptive future in the energy sector.
    In this episode, you will learn more about the urgent need for digital transformation and efficiency in the energy sector. You will also hear about the importance of learning from other industries like automotive manufacturing, where digital twin technologies and integrated data management have led to quicker and more efficient project deliveries. In addition, you will get an insight into the partnership between SAP and Siemens and its potential to be a game-changer in the energy sector.
    What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

    Current challenges and energy industry trends (1:15)

    Industrial and automotive manufacturing mindset. (4:41)

    Siemens and SAP partnership, offering a more integrated and seamless approach to managing the lifecycle of energy projects (8:02)

    Digital Thread Concept (12:44)

    Case studies showcasing the digital thread in action (15:09)


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    Connect with Brendan Conley: 
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  • Over the years we have developed many new technologies that allow us to generate energy from a range of renewable and non-renewable sources, but each option comes with its own challenges. Ultimately, everything we do has an impact on the environment, and perhaps the future of the energy industry lies in a combination of energy sources.
    Today, Brendan Conley is joined by John Nixon, the Global Lead for Strategy and Energy Chemicals and Infrastructure, and John Lusty, the Portfolio Development Executive for Canada and ECI. They will discuss the optimism and excitement surrounding advancements in the energy industry, particularly in the areas of nuclear energy and digital technologies.
    In this episode, you will learn more about the importance of diversification, resilience, and reliability in ensuring energy security. You will also hear the significance of digital technologies, such as digital twins, in improving the efficiency of energy assets. 
    What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

    Energy security strategies from various geographies and regions (3:58)

    Nuclear fuel developments and small modular reactors (7:20)

    A nuclear renaissance ahead? (8:42)

    The challenges of diversifying energy (11:30)

    The future of the energy industry (13:05)


    Connect with John Nixon: 
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    Connect with Brendan Conley: 
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  • As the energy industry continues to evolve, it is essential to leverage digital technologies to gain efficiencies, reduce risk, and become good stewards of resources. The Siemens and SAP partnership is an excellent example of how collaboration and innovation can drive value for customers and lay the foundation for a sustainable future.
    In this episode, Brendan Conley is joined by Steve Boerman from SAP and John Nixon from Siemens. They will provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by the energy industry and how the partnership between Siemens and SAP is addressing these challenges
    Today you will learn more about SAP and Siemens' relationship. You will also get to hear more about the importance of bringing engineering data and asset management together early in the process to improve project success and shorten turnaround times. Additionally, you will find out about the potential for a nuclear renaissance and the need to learn from past mistakes to do it right the first time. 
    What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

    The challenges in asset-intensive industries, such as chemicals, mining, and oil and gas (3:53)

    SAP’s capital asset lifecycle management program (4:52) 

    The challenges of the future: AI and machine learning  (8:54)

    What the future of the partnership between Siemens and SAP would look like (16:29)


    Connect with Steve Boerman:
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    Connect with Brendan Conley: 
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  • The shift towards sustainability, driven by digitalization and the adoption of ESG principles, is a significant global transformation that warrants further exploration and discussion. The impact of recent events, like the unexpected consequences for Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), has led to a shift in thinking around ESG and sustainability. With chemical sales expected to grow, process intensification and a focus on efficiency will be necessary to address issues around energy consumption and waste production.
    For this series' first episode, Brendan Conley is joined by John Nixon of Siemens Digital Industries Software and John Lusty, the Industry Lead for Energy & Utilities Industry Marketing at Siemens Digital Industries Software. They will discuss the good and the bad we have all seen around sustainability, and where they see opportunities for Siemens DISW to contribute. 
    Today you will learn more about the root problems with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and Silicon Valley Bank's fall. You will also learn how our species fundamentally transforms as we rethink how we generate, transport, store, and consume energy. Additionally, you will find out more about requirement management for ESG and see if it is the perfect starting point for this digitalization journey.

    What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

    The root problems with ESG (3:05)

    Why Measuring Traceability is a big challenge (10:30)

    Requirements management for ESG (12:56)

    How to make the requirement lifecycle better (18:20)


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    Connect with Brendan Conley: 
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  • The energy industry has lagged behind in terms of digitization for many decades now. The silver lining to this is that they can now learn and benefit from digitalization and system engineering approaches from other industries. This minimizes their digital migration risks because they can also bring in people who are already experienced to implement the new methodologies.
    In this fourth and last episode, John Nixon of Siemens Digital Industries Software is joined by John Lusty, the Industry Lead for Energy & Utilities Industry Marketing at Siemens Digital Industries Software. They’ll share with us the impact that a systems engineering approach is expected to have on the energy industry.
    Today, you’ll learn more about why the lack of proper management tools is a leading cause of delays and cost overruns in major capital projects. You’ll also learn about how a system engineering approach would transform the energy industry. Additionally, you’ll learn about why big energy companies are opting to bring in experienced leaders from other industries. 
    What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

    The challenges of system engineering in major projects (00:37)

    Why the energy industry should adopt a systems engineering approach (04:09)

    The shortcomings of a document-driven approach (06:41)

    What big companies are doing to learn more about systems engineering (10:34)


    Connect with John Nixon: 
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    Connect with John Lusty: 
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  • The need for custom software in the energy industry has drastically slowed down acquisitions of off-the-shelve software. Companies want solutions that can be used to build multiple custom applications fast and at a lower cost. They also want solutions that raise the team’s morale by simplifying automation and enabling the development of applications that are user-friendly.
    In this third of four episodes, John Nixon of Siemens Digital Industries Software is joined by John Lusty, the Industry Lead for Energy & Utilities Industry Marketing at Siemens Digital Industries Software. They’ll share with us the impact that low-code is having on data management within the energy industry.
    Today, you’ll learn more about how low-code is changing the world of software development in the energy industry. You’ll also learn about the best place to start when adopting it into your organization. Additionally, you’ll learn about Siemens’ low-code solution, Mendix, and the training required to get started.
    What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

    How low-code is impacting materials companies (01:57)

    The limitations of off-the-shelve software (03:43)

    How automation has changed data handling in the energy industry (05:16)

    Why field operations are the best place to start when deploying low-code applications (08:18)


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  • In large projects, the number of individual requirements/specifications can be overwhelming when considered side-by-side with the design. It can easily lead to the design team accidentally skipping some of them as they are already dealing with a large amount of data. This challenge can be solved by integrating those requirements into the design tools to make sure that the product taking up your resources comes out as required.
    In this second of four episodes, John Nixon of Siemens Digital Industries Software is joined by John Lusty, the Industry Lead for Energy & Utilities Industry Marketing at Siemens Digital Industries Software. They’ll share with us how a requirements management approach can be applied in large projects within the energy industry.
    In this episode, you’ll learn about the challenge that comes with a large amount of complex data. You’ll also learn why it is important to adopt a requirements management approach while working on large projects with many requirements. Lastly, you’ll hear about the benefits that come with integrating the requirements with the design tools.
    What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

    The different sources of data in large energy projects (00:34)

    How a large amount of information affects processes (04:02)

    The benefits of adopting a requirements-driven approach in the energy industry (06:38)

    An example of a company that adopted the requirements management solution (11:30)


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  • When you want to get maximum value from an asset, it's not enough to just design, build and install it. You need to also collect all the data showing its performance in operation as well as keep a record of any repairs and adjustments. Siemens Digital Lifecycle Excellence helps you do that by paving the road for efficient data collection, processing, and analysis from the design stage to the eventual decommissioning.
    In this first of four episodes, John Nixon of  Siemens Digital Industries Software is joined by John Lusty, the Industry Lead for Energy & Utilities Industry Marketing at Siemens Digital Industries Software. They have 55 years of combined experience in the energy and utility industry. Today, they’ll help us understand the need for continuous data collection from the design stage to the decommissioning point.
    In this episode, you will learn what Siemens Digital Lifecycle Excellence entails and the impact it is expected to have on the energy industry. You will also hear about the data management problem that Siemens Xcelerator solves. Additionally, you will learn about the benefits that the energy industry stands to gain from digitalizing.
    What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

    The eight segments within Siemens DISW’s energy and utility industry (02:20)

    What the digital lifecycle approach entails (03:51)

    The problems that Siemens Xcelerator solves (08:15)

    How a digitalized energy industry will help in attracting talent (16:23)


    Connect with John Nixon: 
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    Connect with John Lusty: 
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