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It was great to be back at Connected Plant Conference this year! The theme around connecting applies not only to our physical interactions with each other but also sharing ideas about innovative ways to enhance our facilities in smarter, more sustainable ways. Let me tell you why connecting plants, and digital transformation, is so important to us at Siemens Energy. Along with decarbonization, we view digitalization as the second major paradigm shift for the energy industry. Today, we’re already helping customers connect and manage their assets more effectively with digital innovations that we provide through our Omnivise Digital Solutions Suite, which represents the future of the energy industry. One example is transforming and innovating our cyber security capabilities to protect critical infrastructure, including AI-based services such as Managed Detection and Response, which provides visibility into the industrial operating environment to help prevent attacks before they occur. We’re now sparking conversations about how artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing the way we operate facilities and produce power. Remember the talks at CERAWeek in Houston? It was all about AI’s impact on energy and how it's a key player in the energy transition. But tech aside, embracing a digital transformation mindset is equally crucial. Our teams are focusing on making our processes leaner and more efficient to better meet our customers' needs. That mindset first starts with digitalizing ourselves. The rate of change in our energy industry globally is demanding that overall change management and culture evolution become core capabilities, embraced not only by senior leadership but the entire organization - down to frontline workers. The Workforce of NOW requires — and expects — a new approach to engagement and activation. It was my honor to introduce Rod Walker and Kristen Etheredge with Kearney, who spoke about these topics and trends at the Conference. Let’s keep an open mind, ready to explore how digital tech and a shift in mindset can lead us toward a more innovative, sustainable future step by step. Looking forward to connecting and sharing insights! #connectedplant #DigitalTransformation #EnergyTransition #AI