Aron Semle on MCP, Agents and the Data Foundation You Can't Skip
In this episode, Aron Semle, CTO at Highbyte, discusses the rapid evolution of industrial data, the impact of AI and LLMs, the importance of foundational data layers, and the emerging standards like MCP and i3X. Gain insights into how industry is adapting to new technologies and the future of industrial data management. More about HighByte: https://www.highbyte.com/ More about their DataOps Days: https://www.highbyte.com/company/even... Learn everything about IT/OT Cooperation, Industrial DataOps and more: https://itot.academy More about The IT/OT Insider: https://itotinsider.com/ Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back and Introduction to Highbyte 03:23 The Evolution of Industrial Data Ops 10:37 Building a Data Foundation for AI 19:07 Understanding LLMs and Agents in Industry 24:12 AI in Manufacturing: Enhancing Operations 28:54 MCP: The Future of Remote Procedure Calls 33:54 i3X: Standardizing Factory Data Access 37:55 Hype vs. Reality: Evaluating Industry Trends

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