In April, I presented a case for why digital transformation in the Food & Beverage industry has now come of age. Food Engineering hosted their Food Automation & Manufacturing conference in Bonita Springs, Florida. Industry leaders gathered to explore the latest trends and technologies in manufacturing, automation, sustainability and food safety. Leading brands like Maple Leaf, PepsiCo and Land O’ Frost shared strategies on driving innovation and sustainability through digital transformation strategies.

A key takeaway for me was seeing firsthand how these manufacturers are now aggressively implementing digital transformation across their operations—with great speed and urgency. Specifically, these organizations are embracing the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and hybrid cloud deployments to achieve aggressive transformation targets.