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In this cross interview, Guillaume Meyer and Mitch Peyre explore the integration of IT and OT solutions, sharing insights on key challenges, technical implementations, and the critical role of cybersecurity in industrial environments.

The convergence of IT and OT has become essential. Yet, businesses face significant challenges in bridging the gap, ranging from cybersecurity risks to outdated infrastructure and complex connectivity.

Managing data isn’t just about storage. It’s about security, efficiency, and real-time insights. Axians works with businesses to integrate Splunk and Cisco, ensuring their data works for them, not against them.

Businesses face challenges such as handling intricate products, troubleshooting technical issues, and training new operators. Traditional methods often fall short in agility and interactivity, relying on printed manuals and standard content that quickly become obsolete.

In the context of healthcare waste, which includes pharmaceutical and chemical byproducts, a vast array of hazardous and non-hazardous materials are continuously generated. The World Health Organization describes healthcare waste as a “potential reservoir of harmful organisms” capable of triggering global public health crises.

This year, Axians focuses its presence at the Hannover Messe entirely on the campaign motto “TO CONNECT OT”.

During the Cisco Live 2024 edition, Axians Germany showcased how well-established Managed Services and processes can facilitate the adoption of collaboration tools, making the transition smooth and efficient. Managing IT environments can be challenging for businesses due to the inherent complexity of networks, systems, and services.

In an age where data breaches and cyberattacks are no longer rare occurrences but regular headlines, it’s crucial to stay up-to-date with the latest cybers security trends and technologies. Companies have a responsibility to protect not only your personal data but also the sensitive information of their organization. During the October Cyber Security Month, Axians around the world prepared a series of video podcasts on the important topics within Cyber Security.

As a people-centric organization, Axians’ mission is to improve people’s lives through digital innovation. Axians has been a strong Microsoft partner for many years and holds a wide range of Microsoft based Partner Designations and Advanced Specializations. 

Forecasts estimate that in 2050, more than two thirds of humanity will live in cities. This high urban concentration leads to new uses and growing expectations in the management of mobility, security, waste management, communication, city’s operations, sustainability, and energy consumption. To address these concerns and improve the living environment, the concept of smart city has emerged.

Panike, Portugal’s leading frozen bakery supplier, partnered with Axians to explore how Digital Twins and Artificial Intelligence could enhance operations. This family business, founded in 1986 and generating over 90 million euros in annual revenue, faced significant challenges in automating processes, aggregating and utilizing data, and visualizing operations.

Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza (AGH) im. Stanisława Staszica in Kraków is one of Poland’s leading technical universities, ranked among the top ten research institutions in the country. With a community of over 4,000 staff members and nearly 20,000 students, AGH continually seeks to enhance its operations through technological advancements.

Englmayer Spedition GmbH, a logistics company with over 160 years of expertise, partnered with Axians to modernize its financial management with SAP S/4HANA. The objective was to replace fragmented tools with a fast, integrated solution tailored to the industry, improving efficiency and transparency.

Hörmann KG, one of Europe’s leading providers of doors and gates, faced growing challenges in managing customer complaints efficiently. Requests arrived through multiple channels, including emails, phone calls, and service portals, creating a process that lacked transparency and consistency. Cases were often delayed or lost between departments, resulting in longer resolution times and increasing customer frustration.

AxiTrack, developed by Axians, is a Circular Logistic solution in a mobile app enabling field operators to scan dismantled items on-site using their phones. This process seamlessly integrates materials into AxiShop, the app’s online marketplace for reusing dismantled materials, boosting efficiency in technology upgrade.

The Valascia, built in 1959, was historically the oldest ice hockey stadium, but it no longer meets the current standards for operators, players, and spectators. To ensure top functionality and maximum comfort, a totally new rink needed to be built.

Pantein has chosen to extend its partnership with Axians. “After a careful selection process, we deliberately chose Zorg ERP,” says Peter van der Pols, director of Pantein. “We were looking for a future-oriented solution that could support all business processes in the hospital, our home care, and care centers. We found that with Axians. Thanks to this step, we can further digitize our business processes.”

In order to keep the logistics for the food retail trade with 3,200 locations running, powerful and perfectly functioning IT is required.

innovative solution for an automated underground system

Imeldaziekenhuis and AZ Klina work with Axians to to save time and costs for patient interaction with the Kiosk Solution: myHealthbox.