EDITOR ’ S QUESTION
FREDERIK JANSSEN , HEAD OF IT , SIEMENS DIGITAL INDUSTRIES
Digital Transformation is a complex journey , and one of the most critical lessons I ’ ve learned is the importance of focus . The sheer breadth of opportunities – from AI to Digital Twins to industrial IoT – can easily lead companies to spread their investments and resources too thin . Without a clear focus , many initiatives are started , but few are successfully completed or scaled . To ensure success , manufacturers must strategically prioritise their efforts and concentrate on what delivers the most value .
Start with value and focus on collaboration across IT and OT
Digital Transformation isn ’ t just about implementing new technologies – it ’ s about transforming the way we work across the entire value chain . At Siemens , we focus on aligning IT and OT to drive real business impact . For example , our Xcelerator platform enables seamless integration of IT and OT systems , helping manufacturers unlock productivity gains , ensure quality and improve sustainability . A robust and future-oriented enterprise architecture ensures that these solutions are scalable and adaptable to evolving business needs . By working together , IT and OT can deliver scalable , cross-functional solutions that address today ’ s challenges while laying the groundwork for future innovations .
Build on strengths and scale what works
One of the keys to overcoming option paralysis is building on proven successes . Manufacturers don ’ t need to reinvent the wheel for every facility or process . At Siemens , we ’ ve scaled AI-powered predictive maintenance solutions from pilot projects
to global operations , demonstrating how incremental improvements can have a compounding impact . By starting with what works and scaling intelligently , companies can achieve measurable progress without losing sight of their long-term vision . By integrating these successes into a modular and flexible architecture like Xcelerator , manufacturers can achieve measurable progress without losing sight of their longterm vision .
Empower people with a clear vision
Digital Transformation is not just a technical challenge – it ’ s a cultural one . A strong , shared vision is the foundation for success , helping employees understand the ‘ why ’ behind change . At Siemens , we empower
Manufacturers don ’ t need to reinvent the wheel for every facility or process .
people through targeted change management initiatives , ensuring that employees are equipped to embrace new technologies and processes . Effective communication is critical to sustaining momentum , aligning everyone around shared goals and turning vision into action .
To accelerate Digital Transformation , manufacturers need to focus their efforts , leverage collaboration across IT and OT , and scale proven solutions through platforms and enterprise architecture . By empowering their workforce and prioritising alignment , they can drive meaningful progress today and multiply that success tomorrow .
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