Weekly Brief
Thursday, April 23,2026
CIO Viewpoint
By Mark Mincin, CIO, Epicor Software
Today, technologies are those that enable Digitally Driven Business—social, mobile, cloud and analytics. These technologies clearly aren’t new, but the extent to which they are leveraged within businesses varies.
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By Tim Walsh, Chief Information Officer, Bridgestone Americas
With both Big Data and analytics, you have to build credibility and confidence with your business stakeholders by proving their value. Read more ‣
Featured Vendors
Dean Roberts, President
FOCUS Integration designs modular robotic palletizing systems that are quick to install and easy to run. The company blends smart engineering with practical thinking, helping manufacturers cut downtime, simplify operations, and get production... Read more ‣
Peter Brügger, CEO
SpiderControl is redefining industrial visualisation through a web-native architecture that prioritizes longevity, interoperability, and efficiency. By combining abstraction-driven design with automation and browser-based access, it enables... Read more ‣
CXO Insights
By Mark Thut, Principal, PwC US Industrial Product
Advances in technology are allowing the manufacturing industry to move toward the “Factory of the... Read more ‣
By Douglas Pedro de Alcantara, Chief Technology Officer at ROMI S.A [BVMF: ROMI3]
Advanced Manufacturing (AM), also known as Industry 4.0, is more than just a collection of... Read more ‣
Feature of the Week
Robotic palletizing and automation solutions enhance operational efficiency, improve handling precision, support scalability, and enable consistent, data-driven material handling performance. Read more ‣
Precision measurement ensures high precision, improves process efficiency, and enables better decision-making through exact data.
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Robotic palletizing systems ensure improved efficiency, lower operational costs, and enhanced productivity. Read more ‣
