Q&A with Velotic's Joe Gerstl: What's Next for Proficy? AI, GraphQL and More

Q&A with Velotic’s Joe Gerstl on what’s next for Proficy—AI, GraphQL, and big changes you’ll want to see in action.Plus: how to meet the team and see live demos at Automate Chicago 2026. In this episode, Don Rahrig sits down with guest Joe Gerstl, Sr. Director of Product Management at Velotic, for a deep dive into where Proficy is headed next. Joe helped shape Proficy into what it is today, and he breaks down how the next wave of updates will impact real manufacturing environments. What you’ll learn: How Proficy is evolving with AI to surface insights faster and support better decision-making Why GraphQL is a game-changer for integrations, data access, and modern architectures Where Proficy is going in terms of usability, scalability, and interoperability for MES and industrial software teams How Velotic is harnessing the momentum around these changes and what it means for existing Proficy users Joe’s perspective as a long-time product leader on the true potential of Proficy and where the roadmap is headed Going to Automate Chicago 2026? Event: Automate, Chicago Dates: June 22–25, 2026 Booth: 2853 Next step: Book a time to talk with Don or Joe at the show about your current Proficy setup and future plans: https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book... https://raineng.com/areyouthisgood/ See live, in-action demos of the latest Proficy capabilities, including AI-driven features Get tailored recommendations on how to get more value from Proficy in your own operations If you rely on Proficy—or are considering it—this is the conversation you do not want to miss.