In this episode of the Smart Metals Podcast, hosts Denis Gontcharov and Luke van Enkhuizen welcome Todd Abraham from InnoVaas. They dive into digital transformation within the metals industry, focusing on the Unified Namespace’s growing influence in Asia and Europe. The discussion covers enabling technologies like Apache Kafka and MQTT, cultural differences in technology adoption, and how agile approaches help smaller companies innovate. The episode concludes with advice on navigating digital transformation and the importance of structured data for machine learning. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Smart Metals Podcast00:49 Meet Todd Abraham from InnoVaas02:39 Unified Namespace in Asia vs. Europe05:08 Cultural Dynamics in Technology Adoption06:39 The Role of Innovation in Global Markets11:50 Digital Transformation Strategies41:53 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information Notable Quotes: "Building the Unified Namespace is about doing the work upfront to contextualize and normalize your data, so it’s ready when you need it for machine learning." — Todd Abraham"You can’t just hand a data engineer a pile of disorganized data and expect results. Structuring your data from the beginning makes everything, including machine learning, much more effective." — Luke van Enkhuizen"Don’t boil the ocean. Break digital transformation into small, actionable steps, creating value incrementally." — Todd Abraham"We act as Sherpas, guiding companies through digital transformation, but they still have to walk the path themselves." — Denis Gontcharov"The agile, smaller organizations are the ones that will thrive in the future, as larger corporations struggle to adapt." — Todd Abraham Key Takeaways: Start small: Focus on solving a key problem incrementally for faster success.Use open-source tech: Platforms like Apache Kafka and MQTT are crucial for real-time data integration.Real-time visibility: Structured data upfront simplifies the digital transformation process and accelerates machine learning.Relevant Links: 🔗 Follow the show🔗 About Todd Abraham🔗 About Denis Gontcharov🔗 About Luke van Enkhuizen🔗 InnoVaasSharing is Caring! If you liked this episode, please consider sharing it with some friends or colleagues who might find it useful. Thank you! 😊 Would You Like to Help? Did this show help you with new ideas for your business? Then rate the show on iTunes or Spotify. This helps people like you find the show and helps us book more guests with industry specialists and top solution providers. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐