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Looking Back: IA Community Event 2025
De Dongecentrale, Geertruidenberg
- 4 November 2025
From Data Silos to Synergy
In many organizations, separate ecosystems still exist: IT data from ERP systems and cloud platforms on one side, and OT data from machines, PLCs, and sensors on the other. During the event, ICT Group shared their vision and experience in connecting these worlds, from defining the right KPIs to building data models that understand both machines and business processes.
Using a case study, our experts demonstrated how real-time insights can be turned into actionable improvements in areas such as energy efficiency, predictive maintenance, and process optimization.
Inspiring speakers
The evening offered a rich program with inspiring contributions from our colleagues:
- Carmen Berends – Senior Digital Transformation Business Consultant
She shared her experience with data-driven transformation in the pharmaceutical sector and the role of strategic data management within Industry 4.0. - Dirk Zomerdijk – Cloud Engineer
She spoke about the power of data integration in the cloud and how analytical models help bring IT and OT data together. - Leendert Mijnders – Manager Business Consultancy Industry
He discussed how organizations can take the step towards smart factories through a strategic approach to data architecture and AI applications.
From insights to connection
Afterwards, the participants engaged in conversation, shared ideas, and made new connections about the future of data and digitalization in the industry.
We look back on an inspiring evening full of interesting conversations, new insights, and valuable connections.
