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