Emerson Exchange 365

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Advancing Water Management Safety

Jim Cahill

The water management industry continues to be plagued by multiple challenges, including aging infrastructure combined with an aging workforce that puts our water supply systems at even greater risk. This risk is due to the loss of critical expertise and other hurdles like natural disasters, including wildfires, floods, and drought that can significantly affect the safety of our water systems. Water management operations…
- 22 Mar 2022
Lead-Free Solutions Help Customers Meet Safety Standards

Jim Cahill

Lead is a toxic metal that negatively affects the human brain and central nervous system and can result in high blood pressure and decreased kidney function. The effects can be even worse in children and infants and may include learning problems, hearing problems, anemia, reduced IQ, and slowed growth. People can be exposed to lead through a variety of means, including paint, dust, air, food and drinking water — or…
- 13 Dec 2021
Lead-Free Solutions Help Customers Meet Safety Standards

Jim Cahill

Lead is a toxic metal that negatively affects the human brain and central nervous system and can result in high blood pressure and decreased kidney function. The effects can be even worse in children and infants and may include learning problems, hearing problems, anemia, reduced IQ, and slowed growth. People can be exposed to lead through a variety of means, including paint, dust, air, food and drinking water — or…
- 13 Dec 2021
Making Sense of Cybersecurity

Jim Cahill

Identifying the right cybersecurity solutions can be overwhelming. It seems as though every week we’re alerted to a new cybersecurity breach impacting another industry. Unsurprisingly, organizations across the globe—particularly those in critical infrastructure such as power and water providers—are responding by quickly acting to better secure their operations and assets against external intrusion. However, there are…
- 1 Dec 2021
Making Sense of Cybersecurity

Jim Cahill

Identifying the right cybersecurity solutions can be overwhelming. It seems as though every week we’re alerted to a new cybersecurity breach impacting another industry. Unsurprisingly, organizations across the globe—particularly those in critical infrastructure such as power and water providers—are responding by quickly acting to better secure their operations and assets against external intrusion. However, there are…
- 1 Dec 2021
Ovation Users’ Conference – It’s a Pleasure to be of Service

Jim Cahill

In an Ovation Users’ Conference panel discussion between Glenn Heinl , vice president of Lifecycle Services; Mike Brown , manager of lifecycle proposals; Jaime Foose , director of security solutions and lifecycle shared services; and Hugo Ibarra , manager of west regional projects, participants looked at how the power and water industries are changing to sustain the infrastructure of the globe, and at the upcoming technologies…
- 2 Aug 2021
Ovation Users’ Conference – It’s a Pleasure to be of Service

Jim Cahill

In an Ovation Users’ Conference panel discussion between Glenn Heinl , vice president of Lifecycle Services; Mike Brown , manager of lifecycle proposals; Jaime Foose , director of security solutions and lifecycle shared services; and Hugo Ibarra , manager of west regional projects, participants looked at how the power and water industries are changing to sustain the infrastructure of the globe, and at the upcoming technologies…
- 2 Aug 2021
Ovation Users’ Conference – How Collaboration Leads to Success

Jim Cahill

If there has been one constant topic of the 2021 Ovation Users’ Conference, it has been that change is everywhere, and the message from Monil Malhotra , vice president of North America projects and sales and Steve Graf , director of North America sales was no exception. Change is particularly striking in power because it has been a slow and stable industry for so long. Monil explained that change in the power industry…
- 30 Jul 2021
Ovation Users’ Conference – How Collaboration Leads to Success

Jim Cahill

If there has been one constant topic of the 2021 Ovation Users’ Conference, it has been that change is everywhere, and the message from Monil Malhotra , vice president of North America projects and sales and Steve Graf , director of North America sales was no exception. Change is particularly striking in power because it has been a slow and stable industry for so long. Monil explained that change in the power industry…
- 30 Jul 2021
Ovation Users’ Group – Balancing Change

Jim Cahill

Emerson’s 2021 virtual Ovation Users’ Group Conference opened with Bob Yeager , president of power & water solutions, and Rick Kephart , vice president of technology, sharing a glimpse into the expanding needs of the changing power and water industries. Bob and Rick shared that modern automation systems are about more than just control. Today’s providers are looking for holistic software and technology that form a comprehensive…
- 29 Jul 2021
Ovation Users’ Group – Balancing Change

Jim Cahill

Emerson’s 2021 virtual Ovation Users’ Group Conference opened with Bob Yeager , president of power & water solutions, and Rick Kephart , vice president of technology, sharing a glimpse into the expanding needs of the changing power and water industries. Bob and Rick shared that modern automation systems are about more than just control. Today’s providers are looking for holistic software and technology that form a comprehensive…
- 29 Jul 2021
Digitally Transforming Water and Wastewater Operations

Jim Cahill

As digital technologies continue to advance, there are opportunities for water and wastewater utilities to digitally transform their operations. In a Water & Wastewater Asia article, Future-proofing the present , Emerson’s Manish Sharma describes how Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies can help in the transformation initiatives. When asked about the implementation process of IIoT technologies, Manish…
- 7 Jun 2021
Digitally Transforming Water and Wastewater Operations

Jim Cahill

As digital technologies continue to advance, there are opportunities for water and wastewater utilities to digitally transform their operations. In a Water & Wastewater Asia article, Future-proofing the present , Emerson’s Manish Sharma describes how Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies can help in the transformation initiatives. When asked about the implementation process of IIoT technologies, Manish…
- 7 Jun 2021
Implementing Strong Cybersecurity Best Practices Reduces Cyber Risks

Jim Cahill

The importance of cybersecurity has escalated in response to remote work brought on by the global pandemic. Increased connectivity requires organizations to digitally transform operations to support a more sustainable, safer and healthier future. The recent intrusion at the City of Oldsmar water treatment system in Florida underscores the importance of having a strong cybersecurity posture. Periodic reviews of cyber…
- 12 Feb 2021
Implementing Strong Cybersecurity Best Practices Reduces Cyber Risks

Jim Cahill

The importance of cybersecurity has escalated in response to remote work brought on by the global pandemic. Increased connectivity requires organizations to digitally transform operations to support a more sustainable, safer and healthier future. The recent intrusion at the City of Oldsmar water treatment system in Florida underscores the importance of having a strong cybersecurity posture. Periodic reviews of cyber…
- 12 Feb 2021
Ovation Digital Twin Technology

Jim Cahill

At the Emerson Exchange Americas Virtual Series, Emerson’s Shen Zhang and James Thompson shared an update on Ovation Digital Twin technology . Here is their presentation abstract: This session will provide an introduction to Ovation embedded simulation then step through what’s needed to develop a plant-specific simulator. An overview of new advanced models and simulation tools will also be provided. James opened describing…
- 2 Feb 2021
Ovation Digital Twin Technology

Jim Cahill

At the Emerson Exchange Americas Virtual Series, Emerson’s Shen Zhang and James Thompson shared an update on Ovation Digital Twin technology . Here is their presentation abstract: This session will provide an introduction to Ovation embedded simulation then step through what’s needed to develop a plant-specific simulator. An overview of new advanced models and simulation tools will also be provided. James opened describing…
- 2 Feb 2021
Latest Ovation Release Improves Performance, Simplifies Troubleshooting and Provides Added Protections

Jim Cahill

Emerson’s industry-leading Ovation platform integrates digitally transformative software and technologies into a unified system that helps customers tackle their toughest challenges. Rick Kephart , Emerson’s vice president of technology for the power and water industries, describes how we continue to evolve the Ovation platform by developing and delivering the automation scalability and flexibility sought by our customers…
- 1 Feb 2021
Latest Ovation Release Improves Performance, Simplifies Troubleshooting and Provides Added Protections

Jim Cahill

Emerson’s industry-leading Ovation platform integrates digitally transformative software and technologies into a unified system that helps customers tackle their toughest challenges. Rick Kephart , Emerson’s vice president of technology for the power and water industries, describes how we continue to evolve the Ovation platform by developing and delivering the automation scalability and flexibility sought by our customers…
- 1 Feb 2021
Welcome to Emerson Automation Experts Podcasts

Jim Cahill

Visit our podcast subscription page to subscribe with your favorite podcast player. The post Welcome to Emerson Automation Experts Podcasts appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.
- 1 Jan 2021
Modern, Digital Technologies are Critical to Reliable, Clean Water

Jim Cahill

A key topic on the mind of attendees at Emerson’s 2020 Ovation Users’ Group Conference water/wastewater industry panel was how technology can help with the influx of new challenges facing water management plants. The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a glimpse of the many challenges organizations must overcome as they continue to reliably provide clean water no matter what is happening in the world. Using technology…
- 27 Aug 2020
Modern, Digital Technologies are Critical to Reliable, Clean Water

Jim Cahill

A key topic on the mind of attendees at Emerson’s 2020 Ovation Users’ Group Conference water/wastewater industry panel was how technology can help with the influx of new challenges facing water management plants. The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a glimpse of the many challenges organizations must overcome as they continue to reliably provide clean water no matter what is happening in the world. Using technology…
- 27 Aug 2020
Focus on Reliability and Performance to Drive Competitive Advantage

Jim Cahill

A common power industry theme at the 2020 Ovation Users’ Group Conference has been the many challenges organizations experience in a shifting environment. The need for maintaining reliability and compliance and avoiding obsolescence remain, yet organizations also face new complexity. Power generators are juggling an additional set of requirements associated with high utilization, daily cycling operation, and the need…
- 25 Aug 2020
Focus on Reliability and Performance to Drive Competitive Advantage

Jim Cahill

A common power industry theme at the 2020 Ovation Users’ Group Conference has been the many challenges organizations experience in a shifting environment. The need for maintaining reliability and compliance and avoiding obsolescence remain, yet organizations also face new complexity. Power generators are juggling an additional set of requirements associated with high utilization, daily cycling operation, and the need…
- 25 Aug 2020
Ovation Users’ Group – Pandemic Challenges and Shift Toward Renewables Drives Digitalized Control and Centralization

Jim Cahill

The challenges associated with a shift toward renewables and maintaining business continuity during a global pandemic have resulted in new opportunities that have been a constant topic among attendees at Emerson’s 2020 Ovation Users’ Group Conference . Customers are meeting these challenges with bold ideas and expansive projects focused on digital technologies, centralized operations, secure connectivity, and better visibility…
- 24 Aug 2020