Industrial Talk is onsite at SMRP 31 and talking to Paul Casto, APM Industry Principal at GE Digital about "The trends and benefits of being connected with SMRP.org".  Here are some of the key takeaways from our conversation:



Securing operational technology with zero trust. 0:00

Palo Alto Networks offers zero trust security for operational technology, simplifying management and protecting assets.


Industrial talk podcast with Scott Mackenzie. 1:16

Scott Mackenzie welcomes listeners to the SMRP 31 conference in Orlando, where he will be talking to Paul GE Digital about industry trends and innovations.
Paul Casto discusses APM, maintenance, reliability, and asset performance management, highlighting the differences between these concepts.


Asset management strategies and technology adoption. 4:55

Paul Casto emphasizes the importance of aligning asset management with business outcomes, identifying blockers to achieving those outcomes, and addressing them through strategic planning and asset performance management.
Paul Casto highlights the need to think about asset management as a strategic part of the organization, rather than just a maintenance or reliability issue, and to prioritize value creation through asset-focused initiatives.
Successful organizations prioritize sustainability and adoption when implementing new technologies.


Prioritizing assets for maintenance and reliability. 9:27

Leaders must prioritize and educate operational teams on asset management to ensure proper execution.
Continuity between leadership is crucial for long-term success, but it can be challenging to maintain as executives move on.


Risk management and asset performance in maintenance and reliability. 13:30

Paul Casto emphasizes the importance of embedding risk management into the organization's culture, as it's hard to do it if it were easy.
Paul Casto and Scott MacKenzie discuss how to infuse risk and quantify risks, dynamically, using criticality analysis and asset health data.
Scott MacKenzie highlights the importance of dynamic risk management in asset performance management, particularly in the context of GE Digital's work with customers.
Paul Casto discusses the growth of SMRP, including the organization's certifications, training, and working relationships with other organizations globally.


SMRP certification and its impact in asset management. 19:29

Scott MacKenzie interviews Paul Hall about SMRP, a professional organization for asset management, reliability, and maintenance.
Paul Casto provides contact information for SMRP and encourages listeners to reach out for more information.





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