From Connected Assets to Decision Systems: AI, IoT and the Economics of Industrial Digitalization

In his session, “From Connected Assets to Decision Systems: AI, IoT and the Economics of Industrial Digitalization,” Bajric Sanel examines the transition from connected assets and isolated IoT deployments to enterprise-wide decision systems capable of supporting industrial operations at scale. The session explores how scalable edge-to-cloud architectures can provide a foundation for industrial AI and automation, while the integration of AI, IoT, digital twins, and operational data can create more resilient digital operating models. It also addresses the importance of governance, cybersecurity, and data reliability as digitalization moves from individual deployments to production-scale environments. The discussion ultimately focuses on the economics of industrial AI, including how organizations can measure value through improvements in operational efficiency, reliability, and performance.