AVEVA EVP Kim Custeau Says Industrial Intelligence Must Drive Action, Not Just Dashboards

IT News Africa reports AVEVA executive vice president Kim Custeau discussed industrial intelligence trends. Custeau emphasized that the value of data lies in the actions it enables, not merely in visual dashboards. He argued that manufacturers need tools that translate insights into operational decisions. The conversation highlighted the shift from passive monitoring to proactive automation. AVeVA’s roadmap includes integrating real‑time analytics with control systems. Custeau noted that this approach can improve efficiency and reduce downtime. He warned that companies ignoring actionable intelligence risk falling behind competitors. Observers will watch how AVEVA’s strategy influences broader industry adoption.