Our most significant digital transformation has been the integration of private 5G networks into our manufacturing operations: Shankar Vishwanathan, CIO, Sundaram Clayton

In an exclusive interaction with Express Computer, Shankar Vishwanathan, CIO, Sundaram Clayton, highlights how enterprises have been adopting technology and undergoing rapid modernisation. He explains that as a key player in the industry, his organisation has navigated a transformative journey driven by a mix of advanced technologies. Their digital transformation leverages both on-premises and cloud solutions, integrating IIoT devices to enhance manufacturing data management. This hybrid approach is complemented by a shift towards AI and machine learning, including generative AI models and Large Language Models (LLMs). The most significant advancement has been the adoption of private 5G networks, which revolutionised their operations with robotics, vision-based quality control, and material-handling robots. Vishwanathan also highlights future AI trends, including AI-based platforms for safety and material-handling robots, which promise to further advance the industry’s capabilities.

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