On this episode of No Slides Attached, Helane Cohen and Fede Pacheco are joined by Derek McCoy from Rescale, a leader in cloud manufacturing solutions and a partner in Microsoft’s manufacturing cloud. Derek shares insights on the shift toward digital testing in manufacturing, a trend that reduces costs and expands testing possibilities. He notes that as companies prioritize digital over physical testing, they need a robust technological infrastructure to ensure safety and reliability. Afterwards, Helane and Fede speak with Rochelle Fleming, a manufacturing expert from the go-to-market team with over 20 years of marketing experience. Rochelle highlights the need for manufacturers to focus on resilient supply chains and smart factories, addressing challenges like material shortages and labor issues through advanced technologies like AI and IoT.  

In this episode you’ll learn:       

• Implementing security measures for digital tools and products in the industrial metaverse 
• How cloud-based manufacturing is helping companies innovate & prioritizing data security 
• Leveraging industry resources such as industry kits to enhance customer engagement 

Some questions we ask:      

• How do we connect the future of manufacturing with your vision at Rescale? 
• What are some of the key trends you're seeing in the industry over the last 12 months? 
• How does this innovation in manufacturing impact the customer at the end of the supply chain? 

Resources:   

• Join the conversation on LinkedIn with #NoSlidesAttached 
• Let's partner 
• Microsoft Industry Solutions | Manufacturing 
• Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative 

Related Microsoft Podcasts:                    

• Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast   
• The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast   
• The BlueHat Podcast  

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