Technology Magazine September 2019 | Page 61

advice . They then can and use a camera to highlight the issue and the worker can solve the issue remotely .”
Before joining the team at IBM , Billar cut his teeth at firms such as General Motors and General Electric and so he ’ s all too aware of the importance of proper asset maintenance and worker safety . With this in mind , he believes that IBM positions itself as the ideal partner . “ Thanks to our vast industrial knowledge we have a huge advantage over the competition ,” Billar says , noting how IBM truly understands the challenges and opportunities facing its clients . “ I ' m a technology guy ,” he adds . “ But the key to success is knowing your client ’ s business problems and knowing how you can use the right technology to solve that . Because of the industrial experience it has gained over the decades , this is where IBM has a leg up on the competition .”
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