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Oliver Wang

Oliver Wang is the product marketing manager for Moxa’s industrial computing lines. He has 15 years of experience in industrial communications and has supported large deployments in industries like oil and gas. Wang frequently contributes to technical articles, webinars, and videos on industry developments. 

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  • Why Smart Manufacturing Initiatives Often Fall Short of Expectations
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    Why Smart Manufacturing Initiatives Often Fall Short of Expectations

    Research has shown that even after years into implementing smart factory initiatives, more than 85% of companies are unable to achieve successful deployments. According to Moxa, one of the major obstacles holding them back is IT/OT convergence.
    By: Oliver Wang
    02 March, 2022 | 4 minutes
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