Vern Childers

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  • Software Security Against Cuber Threats

    Many #ITteams focus heavily on where data is stored, while #CyberCriminals are focusing on how software is built. #DataSovereignty plays an important role in compliance, but it does not address the growing risk inside the #SoftwareSupplyChain. In #AerospaceManufacturing our software is directly tied to safety, compliance, and operational uptime. That is why visibility, secure development,…

    February 4, 2026
  • Tech Strategy for Digital Transformation

    Manufacturers are investing in #FutureTech but the workforce is struggling to keep up. New systems can only deliver value when our teams are equipped to use them confidently and safely. Closing this gap requires more than training, it needs intentional #ChangeManagement, modern learning models, and closer alignment between teams. #TechStrategy and workforce strategy must work…

    February 3, 2026
  • Enterprise IT and Cyber Security

    Cyber risk has moved well beyond our IT departments. At the board level, the conversation around #CyberSecurity needs to discuss how our security frameworks influence business impact, #OperationalResilience, and enterprise risk. In the #ManufacturingIndustry a cyber event can halt production, disrupt suppliers, and put our data at risk. Our responsibility as #TechLeaders is to translate…

    February 2, 2026
  • American Manufacturing Investments call for Tech Leadership

    Major investments in #AmericanManufacturing reflect a push toward smarter, more connected operations. New plants are being built with digital capacities in mind from day one, creating opportunities for better #DataFlow, higher security, and tighter coordination between IT and the shop floor. As these investments continue to accelerate, close collaboration and strong #TechLeadership are more important…

    January 30, 2026
  • Tech Advancements are changing IT

    #TechAdvancements will always reshape skill sets, but the real challenge can be helping teams adapt with confidence. Great reminders from Roberto Torres that as we innovate, some roles evolve, other deepen, and new ones emerge. For #TechLeaders, the focus should be on #ContinuousLearning as automation becomes more capable. When we pair #FutureTech with intentional #Upskilling…

    January 29, 2026
  • Digital Transformation through Enterprise Architecture

    Strong enterprise architecture does not slow organizations down, it gives teams a shared foundation so they can move with more confidence. Blending discipline with experimentation helps balance speed and stability, especially in complex #Manufacturing environments. When our structure is practical and ideas for innovation are well communicated, our success is measurable and accelerated. #EnterpriseIT #ManufacturingIT…

    January 28, 2026
  • Legacy IOT in American Manufacturing

    The retirement of older mobile networks is forcing us to review legacy #IoT across the #ManufacturingIndustry. Many of these devices were designed to last, but they will not remain secure indefinitely. To be proactive, we need to understand where the risk lives and be disciplined in preventing small gaps from creating widespread operational and security…

    January 27, 2026
  • Preparing the Workforce for Additive Manufacturing Innvoations

    One of the biggest challenges in the #ManufacturingIndustry right now is making sure our workforce is prepared on ho to utilize #FutureTech to its full potential. #AdditiveManufacturing, industrial cyber security, and modernized tools all demand new skills and an innovated approach. Successful training is not a one-time initiative, it must evolve alongside the reality on…

    January 27, 2026
  • Analytics & IT Operations

    Analytics have become one the most valuable tools in #IToperations. Instead of reacting after something goes wrong, teams can spot patterns early and stay ahead of issues. This shift changes how #ITteams work every day. Better data leads to clearer conversations, smarter decisions, and builds trust across the board. With this kind of solid foundation,…

    January 23, 2026
  • Vision Technology on the Shop Floor

    Vision technology only works when it fits the reality on the shop floor. If it is difficult to scale, hard to maintain, or unclear to the people using it, the value disappears. The strongest solutions are simple, reliable, and designed to grow alongside operations. When #FutureTech supports better decisions instead of adding complexity, adoption flows…

    January 22, 2026
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