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The Future of OT Data – Introducing the Operational Data Platform

The Future of OT Data – Introducing the Operational Data Platform

Jul 19, 2024 | Operational Data Platform

Explore the future of OT Data with the Operational Data Platform. Discover how this cloud-native, contextualized data store bridges the gap between IT and OT, ensuring data accessibility and efficiency.

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Transcript of Idea to Shop Floor: IT/OT Data Governance at Bekaert with Sophie Van Nevel

Transcript of Idea to Shop Floor: IT/OT Data Governance at Bekaert with Sophie Van Nevel

Jun 25, 2024 | Podcast Transcript

Discover the real-world application of IT/OT convergence in Bekaert’s manufacturing processes, with insights from Sophie Van Nevel on data governance, energy management, and the future of AI and data.

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Transcript of Idea to Shop Floor: IT/OT Data Governance at Bekaert with Sophie Van Nevel

Idea to Shop Floor: IT/OT Data Governance at Bekaert with Sophie Van Nevel

Jun 25, 2024 | Podcast

Discover the real-world application of IT/OT convergence in Bekaert’s manufacturing processes, with insights from Sophie Van Nevel on data governance, energy management, and the future of AI and data.

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Starting as a Data Scientist, I rolled into the world of Industrial Digitalisation back in 2010. I got quickly passionate about how to involve the human factor into digital projects. I was the industrial digitalization director at BASF Antwerp until 2022. Until late 2025, I managed the company Analytics For Industry. Today, I’m focusing on bringing real digital transformation to Manufacturing, Process and Infrastructure companies.

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Chemical engineer with a passion for IT, I’ve immersed myself in industrial digitalization. From OT in logistics, labs, and production to IT infrastructure, ERP, and middleware. Yet, it’s the human factor that has truly captivated me—exploring new and improved ways of working. Whenever possible, I seek opportunities to geek out in production. I too worked at BASF until 2022, today you can still find me in the chemical industry at Syensqo.

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