understand their problems . We can then start to build a strategy and pave the way for their factory of the future .”
Commenting on AMI ’ s competitive edge , Biller said it came down to just three things , simplicity , low cost , and being a non-profit organisation .
“ AMI is a non-profit organisation , so we don ' t have to worry about stock price , stockholders and profit margins . We provide simple , ultralow-cost solutions - so our competitive advantage comes down to those three things . We then train people and also have a workforce development programme .”
Focus on cybersecurity Biller pointed out that AMI is working very closely with universities , and they have a partner called StrongKey that is helping out on cybersecurity .
“ Whenever you install IoT devices , you have to worry very much about bad actors who try to stop you from doing what you want to do . I recently saw this first-hand at my home in North Carolina when we almost ran out of fuel due to a cyber attack . So , whenever you do an IoT installation , you have to think about cybersecurity , and we have partners , like StrongKey , that work with us on that .”
Biller pointed out the power of working with PhD students at the universities . “ This offers the combination of our experience and young , fresh minds . I believe that you don ’ t throw away old knowledge ; you enhance it with new knowledge and take a hybrid approach when it comes to modelling , AI , and data .” technologymagazine . com 247