5G/AI/Cybersecurity Village

Come and talk to the experts, solution providers, integrators and private users of 5G, and see practical demonstrations of its applications in a wide range of industrial sectors.

1. Industrial networks and 5G

• OT and IT networks: Traditionally, industrial networks have been divided into OT (Operational Technology) and IT (Information Technology).
• OT networks: used for machine control, sensor data feedback, etc.
• IT networks: Used for business applications such as ERP, MES, etc.
• 5G: 5G represents a convergence between OT and IT, providing increased, faster and more reliable connectivity, making it easier to upload and share data.

Objective: Organise a Network and Protocols Cluster to explore the synergies between these technologies, in particular 5G's ability to carry various industrial protocols such as Profinet and OPC-UA.

2. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Role of AI: AI, along with Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL), are essential tools for :

• Automate industrial processes.
• Analyse and optimise data.
• Transform industrial operations by making full use of available data.

Objective: To create a Data and AI Centre that will bring together developers of business applications (MES, ERP, PLM, WMS, CRM, SCADA) and those working on data collection and analysis solutions.

3. Cyber security

Importance: Cyber security is crucial to protecting sensitive data and ensuring the resilience of industrial systems in the face of cyber threats.
Focus: Implement robust security strategies for all levels of connectivity and data integration.

Objective: Include cybersecurity in the Network and Protocols Division and the Data and AI Division to ensure complete protection of infrastructures and data.