Unified Namespace and Community Updates Part 2/2

UNS and Community Updates Live Stream Episode Highlights:

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Hosts: Walker Reynolds and Zack Scriven •

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Sponsor: Maintain X •

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Duration: Approximately 2 hours •

0:00-15:00: Podcast Introduction and Personal Updates

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Walker explains recent absence from content creation •

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Discusses overwhelming number of messages and new communication strategy •

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Personal updates: son's graduation, upcoming wedding, ranch development •

15:00-30:00: Industry Trends and Market Observations

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Discussion on building automation and Department of Defense (DoD) digital transformation •

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Predictions about vendor democratization in DoD •

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Emerging opportunities in government technology sectors •

30:00-45:00: Prove It 2026 Announcement

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Event details: •

* Dates: February 16-20 *

Location: Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion Tower *

Expected attendees: 1,000-1,200 *

Vendor spots: 36 of 50 confirmed *

Estimated ticket price: $750

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Three virtual factories planned •

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New event structure with dual-track sessions •

45:00-60:00: Technology and Unified Namespace (UNS)

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Deep dive into UNS architecture •

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Discussion of communication protocols •

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Exploration of agentic AI potential •

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Critique of current data modeling approaches •

60:00-90:00: Technical Deep Dive

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Demonstration of UNS simulator •

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Discussion of edge connectivity •

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Insights into AI agent interactions •

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Importance of data infrastructure in digital transformation •

90:00-120:00: Industry Critique and Community Values

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Critique of current governance boards in manufacturing •

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Importance of practical manufacturing experience •

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Discussion of technology vendor approaches •

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Emphasis on community-driven innovation •

Key Takeaways:

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UNS is critical for digital transformation •

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Practical experience matters more than theoretical knowledge •

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DoD and government sectors are undergoing significant digital changes •

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Transparency and accountability are crucial in technology development •

Upcoming Events:

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Siemens Developer Days (May 27-28) •

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Critical Manufacturing Summit (June 12-13) •

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Edge Connectivity Workshop (June 17-19) •

Call to Action:

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Interested integrators can apply for upcoming training program •

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Provide feedback on Prove It 2026 plans •

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Follow 4.0 Solutions for continued insights •

Memorable Quotes:

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"UNS is the structure of your business and all the events" •

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"The most important people in any manufacturing operation are those who do the actual work" •

Recommended Resources:

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Virtual Factory Online (for UNS examples) •

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4.0 Solutions Discord and LinkedIn •