Episode #4: A Journey Through Industrial Transformation (with Hanspeter Meindl)

Ever wondered how industrial transformation evolved from the 80s
to today? And how to cover this in 60 minutes? (Ok, got me. A bit
longer…)


Join us on this episode of Transforming Industries, where
Hanspeter Meindl, Partner Manager at Ubisense and a true veteran
in industrial tech, shares his incredible journey.


From his early career stages in the 80s to his current role,
Hanspeter reflects on the challenges, technological advancements,
and ecosystem developments he's witnessed over the decades.


We also delve into:


The competitive dynamics across the various technology stacks

The crucial role of ecosystems in today's industrial tech
landscape

The impact of mergers and acquisitions in the industry



Time Stamps:


(0:00) Intro


(01:35) Warm up


(03:40) Introduction of Ubisense


(14:00) Hanspeters journey starts – the early years


(20:45) IT entered the shopfloor


(26:00) System Integration – the late 90s/early 2000s


(31:00) The rise of the IoT platforms – The 2010s


(34:10) The end of monolithic systems – current state


(37:10) Competitive landscape – the hyperscalers


(45:20) Competitive landscape – the application layer


(59:00) Competitive landscape – the System Integration layer


(1:05:30) The importance of ecosystems


(1:14:10) … and the role of M&A in digital industries





Don't miss out on this insightful discussion that bridges the
past and present of industrial transformation. Tune in and enjoy
the journey!