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Industrial digitalization creates value through better decisions. Discover why business results must guide data use and technology investments.

Digital twins in energy infrastructure: the key to a resilient grid in the Middle East

By Khalid Qarooni

Khalid Qarooni explores how digital twins support resilient grids, renewable integration and demand management in the Middle East.

Without industrial sovereignty, AI will never deliver its full potential

By Stefan Reuther

Why industrial sovereignty – not AI alone – will determine the future of industry. Reflections from Davos, Dalian and beyond.

EU CSDDD: From Compliance to Competitiveness

By Susanna Jankovic

CSDDD is in effect from 2029, but preparations must start now. Susanna Jankovic explains how early preparation transforms compliance into competitive opportunity.

Industrial AI Readiness: what CEOs should prioritize in 2026

By Johannes Wolf

Johannes Wolf outlines the five key challenges industrial CEOs must overcome to scale AI successfully and turn ambition into measurable business value.

Energy crisis and dependency – intelligent grid expansion inevitably pays off

By Christoph Dorigatti

Smart grids and intelligent grid expansion are the key to energy independence, resilience and a successful energy transition – now.

Interoperable smart grid systems: Bridging legacy and future systems

By Alexander Punzenberger

Alexander Punzenberger explores practical approaches to improve interoperability in smart grids and connect legacy energy infrastructure with modern digital systems.

From control to coordination: can zenon become the central hypervisor for OT systems?

By Jean-Baptiste Quiqueran-Beaujeu

Jean-Baptiste Quiqueran-Beaujeu explores how OT hypervisors coordinate complex systems, and how zenon software enables unified orchestration.

Unlocking hidden value: Why industrial data is a CFO’s best friend

By Johannes Wolf

Johannes Wolf explains how industrial dataflows support CFOs to reduce costs, improve investment decisions and mitigate business risk.

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