Jan Madsen, founder of Enuda, shares his unique perspective on systems integration in Europe and what it means to build an Ignition-only team that bridges the gap between operations and finance.

Jan shares real stories from the plant floor, practical lessons from failed and successful projects, and why sticking to timeless business fundamentals outlasts chasing the latest tech trends. He shares insights on fostering a remote team of talented young engineers, the challenges and rewards of focusing solely on Ignition, the ongoing shift toward MQTT in industrial protocols, and why clear communication is often more valuable than technical prowess.

The conversation also dives into how companies can move from endless proof-of-concept limbo to real value creation, and the importance of having a true north compass in both business and integration projects.

Connect with Jan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janmadsen/

Connect with Phil on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-seboa/

Connect with Ed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-fuentes-2046121a/

Engineer, content creator, and IIoT educator, Zack Scriven, joins Phil and Ed for a wide-ranging discussion on the evolution of industrial digital transformation, the impact of authentic content creation, and the power of community.

Zack shares his story from being introduced to SCADA at a young age, to taking part in award-winning industry projects, to building one of the most recognized educational brands around Industry 4.0.

This episode covers the rise of the unified namespace, practical realities behind successful digital strategies, the importance of intuitive design in industrial systems, and the value of starting small when driving change.

Whether you’re a manufacturer, system integrator, or simply intrigued by the future of automation, this episode offers real-world perspectives and inspiration from the front lines of smart manufacturing.

Connect with Phil on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-seboa/

Connect with Ed on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-fuentes-2046121a/

Connect with Zack on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackscriven/

Matthew D. Smith, CEO of fieldcloud SAS, joins host Phil Seboa for an energetic and eye-opening episode focused on industrial connectivity, retro computing, and bridging cultural divides in global automation projects. With decades of experience in IT, SCADA, and telecoms, Matthew shares his background working on legacy systems at Eskom, inventive projects in the oil and gas sector, and the practical realities of deploying IIoT solutions in some of the world’s toughest environments. Learn how fieldcloud SAS approaches obsolescence, knowledge transfer, and the challenges of language and culture in international fieldwork.

Connect with Phil on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-seboa/

Connect with Ed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-fuentes-2046121a/

Connect with Matthew on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/darthfiber/

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