Unified Namespace and Community Updates Part 1/2

4.0 Solutions Podcast

UNS and Community Updates Live Stream Episode Highlights:

• Hosts: Walker Reynolds and Zack Scriven

• Sponsor: Maintain X

• Duration: Approximately 2 hours

0:00-15:00: Podcast Introduction and Personal Updates

• Walker explains recent absence from content creation

• Discusses overwhelming number of messages and new communication strategy

• Personal updates: son's graduation, upcoming wedding, ranch development

15:00-30:00: Industry Trends and Market Observations

• Discussion on building automation and Department of Defense (DoD) digital transformation

• Predictions about vendor democratization in DoD

• Emerging opportunities in government technology sectors

30:00-45:00: Prove It 2026 Announcement

• Event details:

* Dates: February 16-20 *

Location: Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion Tower *

Expected attendees: 1,000-1,200 *

Vendor spots: 36 of 50 confirmed *

Estimated ticket price: $750

• Three virtual factories planned

• New event structure with dual-track sessions

45:00-60:00: Technology and Unified Namespace (UNS)

• Deep dive into UNS architecture

• Discussion of communication protocols

• Exploration of agentic AI potential

• Critique of current data modeling approaches

60:00-90:00: Technical Deep Dive

• Demonstration of UNS simulator

• Discussion of edge connectivity

• Insights into AI agent interactions

• Importance of data infrastructure in digital transformation

90:00-120:00: Industry Critique and Community Values

• Critique of current governance boards in manufacturing

• Importance of practical manufacturing experience

• Discussion of technology vendor approaches

• Emphasis on community-driven innovation

Key Takeaways:

• UNS is critical for digital transformation

• Practical experience matters more than theoretical knowledge

• DoD and government sectors are undergoing significant digital changes

• Transparency and accountability are crucial in technology development

Upcoming Events:

• Siemens Developer Days (May 27-28)

• Critical Manufacturing Summit (June 12-13)

• Edge Connectivity Workshop (June 17-19)

Call to Action:

• Interested integrators can apply for upcoming training program

• Provide feedback on Prove It 2026 plans

• Follow 4.0 Solutions for continued insights

Memorable Quotes:

• "UNS is the structure of your business and all the events"

• "The most important people in any manufacturing operation are those who do the actual work"

Recommended Resources:

• Virtual Factory Online (for UNS examples)

• 4.0 Solutions Discord and LinkedIn