AI Magazine April 2022 | Page 118

NetApp ’ s Russ Sagert and Samsung ’ s Patrick Bangert explain how the companies ’ partnership provides a best-in-class AI solution for manufacturing
NETAPP & SAMSUNG

NetApp ’ s Russ Sagert and Samsung ’ s Patrick Bangert explain how the companies ’ partnership provides a best-in-class AI solution for manufacturing

The manufacturing industry is going through a significant transformation that is impacting all aspects of operations , from the supply chain through to production . As the industry turns to technology and software providers to support them with this transition , NetApp brings manufacturers best-in-class solutions that address crucial workloads in the cloud and on-premises .

With a sound understanding of its own capabilities , NetApp partners with other key players in the technology industry . Through its partnership with Samsung SDS , the company believes it has formed an effective collaboration to support manufacturing companies as they continue to digitally transform .
Outlining some of the changes in the industry , Russ Sagert , NetApp Business Development Lead for Manufacturing , says : “ In manufacturing , everybody is looking to improve top-line revenue or profitability . They ’ re trying to improve their bottom line – that ' s the goal of every operation : Can we do better ? Where can we apply technology ? And where does it make sense ? It has to be cost-effective and has to have a real business impact .” Technology has already enabled more streamlined and comprehensive manufacturing operations . Greater detail can be effectively inspected , and
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