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AWS re:Invent 2023 - Accelerating industrial transformation with IoT on AWS (IOT206)

Summary

Digital transformation remains challenging, with many initiatives stalling at the pilot phase.
Success in digital transformation requires alignment from shop floor to top floor, bridging the IT-OT gap.
AWS has launched new services and features to aid in industrial IoT, including SiteWise Edge with new protocols and a tighter integration between IoT SiteWise and Lookout for Equipment.
Partnerships with companies like Siemens and smaller partners are crucial for addressing the diverse needs of industrial IoT.
Toyota North America and NSG shared their success stories in implementing AWS IoT solutions for predictive maintenance and operational efficiency.
AWS introduced an open-source GenAI shop floor assistant, leveraging generative AI for issue diagnosis and resolution.
Emphasizing the importance of a human-centric approach, aligning technology with business goals, and embracing the future with scalable solutions.

Despite advancements in technology, over two-thirds of digital transformation initiatives fail during the pilot phase, often due to misalignment between IT and OT goals and lack of security and operational goal alignment.
AWS has recognized the need for both foundational services (like IoT Core, IoT Greengrass, Kinesis Video Streaming, Amazon SageMaker) and purpose-built services to address common industrial IoT challenges.
Digital transformation is a team sport, requiring collaboration with a network of partners to provide industry-specific solutions and manage the diversity of industrial protocols and legacy systems.
Real-world examples from Toyota and NSG demonstrate the tangible benefits of AWS IoT solutions, including increased productivity, reduced downtime, and significant cost savings.
AWS's new offerings, such as the integration of SiteWise Edge with new protocols and the GenAI shop floor assistant, show a commitment to simplifying the connection of brownfield machines and leveraging AI for practical, on-the-floor problem-solving.
The human-centric approach to digital transformation is emphasized, highlighting the need for technology to be an enabler for people to achieve business goals, rather than technology for technology's sake.
The future of industrial IoT on AWS looks promising with a focus on scalability, partnerships, and continuous innovation to meet the evolving needs of the industry.