On Thursday, April 4, 2024, INTEC hosted a milestone event - “Unlocking Operational Excellence: Harnessing the Power of Synergies” at the stunning Book Castle in SNFCC, bringing together leading voices in data integration, analytics, and visualization. In partnership with AVEVA, IOTA, and Visplore, this full-day experience delivered groundbreaking insights, inspiring keynotes, and dynamic discussions that reshaped the future of data-driven operations.
Welcome to the Future of Operational Intelligence
The day opened with a warm welcome from George Tzavelas, Managing Director of INTEC, who set the tone for a high-impact event focused on unlocking synergies across systems, technologies, and teams. From industrial edge computing to self-service analytics, the event was a showcase of how integrated digital solutions are revolutionizing decision-making and operational performance.
The Power Trio: AVEVA, IOTA & VISPLORE
🚀AVEVA | Supporting Energy & Sustainability Targets with PI Data Infrastructure
Kicking off the keynote sessions, Joerg Triebnig introduced the audience to the capabilities of AVEVA PI Data Infrastructure - a hybrid, scalable solution redefining real-time data management across industrial enterprises. From edge to cloud, PI enables organizations to securely unlock operational insights while accelerating digital transformation and sustainability goals.
🌐 IOTA | Real-Time Visualization for the New Era
Vadim Fedorov of IOTA took the stage with a compelling presentation on how their SaaS platform is reshaping data visualization. IOTA’s dynamic dashboards and process graphics bridge the gap between assets, people, and processes - fueling better, faster decisions and maximizing daily performance in highly complex environments.
📊 VISPLORE | Data-Driven Decisions by Operators
Next, Harald Piringer and Nathalie Princet brought Visplore’s powerful analytics capabilities to life. Designed for self-service and seamless PI System integration, Visplore empowers engineers and operators to explore, understand, and act on their data with remarkable speed, thus reducing root-cause analysis time by up to 90% and delivering clear ROI without needing to move data to the cloud.
Industry Applications in Action
The event also featured real-world insights from leading organizations:
Panagiotis Simaioforidis of PPC Group shared a compelling case study on digital transformation in power generation, highlighting the critical role of the PI System in performance planning and optimization.
Zacharias Tsouralakis from HELLENiQ ENERGY showcased how the Thessaloniki Refinery uses PI System tools to turn raw data into operational intelligence, demonstrating a blueprint for digital excellence in the energy sector.
Afternoon Deep Dives: Digital Twins, Predictive Analytics, and More
After a networking lunch, INTEC’s Sotiris Efthimiou explored the accelerated implementation of digital twins powered by AVEVA PI, while Joerg Triebnig returned to detail the capabilities of AVEVA Connect, highlighting how this cloud-native platform offers much more than just remote PI access.
A major highlight came from the AVEVA Predictive Analytics session, showcasing how AI and machine learning can now be layered onto PI Systems to drive next-level reliability, improve asset performance, and forecast issues before they occur.
A Grand Finale of Ideas and Connections
The event concluded with final remarks and a lively networking drinks session, allowing attendees to connect, collaborate, and reflect on a day filled with actionable insights and future-forward thinking.
From the stunning SNFCC venue to the synergy between tech leaders and industry professionals, “Unlocking Operational Excellence” was more than an event—it was a call to action. A call to harness the full potential of your operational data, optimize performance, and lead the way into a smarter, more sustainable industrial future.
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