Miren Zabaleta

Miren is a seasoned B2B strategic marketing leader with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as Head of Marketing at Barbara. She specializes in technology marketing, driving growth for Edge Computing and Edge AI solutions.

As the leader of Barbara’s global marketing strategy, Miren is responsible for creating impactful content that educates the industry on Edge AI and its role in the industrial environment. She plays a pivotal role in engaging strategic partners, shaping thought leadership, and driving market awareness to accelerate the adoption of Edge AI in industrial applications.

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How Edge AI is Shaping the Future of Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Edge AI brings machine learning capabilities directly to edge devices, allowing real-time data processing and decision-making at the source without relying on cloud connectivity. This unlocks faster, smarter, and more autonomous operations across the shop floor. In this article we explore the challenges of embracing Edge AI in the Food & Beverage Industry.

Process Manufacturing

Harnessing Edge AI Technology in Automotive Manufacturing

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in automotive manufacturing is not a new concept. However, the shift towards the Edge where AI algorithms operate on the data generated at the source rather than being sent to a centralised server, is a game-changer. In this article we explore the main challenges of embracing Edge AI and why moving AI to the edge brings unprecedented levels of efficiency, safety, and sustainability to car manufacturers.

Automotive

AI Flexibility algorithm in LV /MV Substation Success Story

Barbara and Gridfy have joined forces to bring AI Flexibility algorithms to the Edge.‍‍ Gridfy has developed and implemented the AI flexibility algorithm located in one of Cuerva´s substations while Barbara has provided the Edge Infrastructure that deploys and orchestrates Artificial Intelligence at the Edge.

Smart Grid

Sustainability and Efficiency through Edge AI in the Cement Industry

In industrial manufacturing, the cement industry is notable for its considerable environmental impact and high energy usage. Amid increasing environmental concerns and a drive towards sustainability, edge computing presents innovative solutions to improve supply chain efficiency, sustainability, energy conservation, and product traceability.

Technology

Edge AI: Catalysing Transformation in the Chemical Industry

In the age of AI, the chemical industry finds itself on the brink of a major shift, propelled by the demands for enhanced efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.‍ Edge AI emerges as a key technological enabler, offering unparalleled capabilities for real-time monitoring and control, predictive maintenance, supply chain management, and enhancing sustainability and energy waste optimization.

Smart Manufacturing

The Benefits of Virtualizing Electrical Substations

The virtualization of electrical equipment is becoming a game changer. By decoupling hardware from software, organizations can unlock significant advantages, from cutting costs and reducing maintenance to boosting safety. In this article, we explore the key benefits and challenges of virtualizing substations and how this approach is transforming the way critical infrastructure is managed.

Smart Grid

Making the Intelligent Power Grid Happen with Barbara Edge AI Platform

We are back at ENLIT Europe 2023, to showcase how Transmission and Distribution System operators can improve their operations by virtualizing HV, MV and LV substations and add intelligence to their assets with Edge AI Technology.

Smart Grid

Smart and cybersecure machines with Edge technology: A vision of the industrial future.

As thousands of millions of assets are connected to the Internet the industrial world faces new challenges when it comes to connectivity and cybersecurity for real-time automation and decision making . In this talk we address the key role of an Edge Platform as a solution to overcome the Data Gravity issue of the Cloud.

Smart Manufacturing

Edge AI Revolution: Exploiting the Growing Market Opportunity for Machine Learning

By 2025, a staggering 75% of enterprise data will be created at the edge. Moreover, by 2027, deep learning will be in over 65% of edge use cases. As the volume of data continues to increase, computing is shifting towards the edge. This presents a unique opportunity for AI /ML Teams to learn and adopt best practices in implementing Machine Learning in the Edge. Learn more and replay our webinar on The Cutting Edge of MLOps.

Industry at the Edge

CIRED 2023. Why virtualization is instrumental for DSOs to gain full value from their assets

Companies are increasingly interested in virtualizing electrical equipment because it offers a range of benefits for their operations. Virtualization reduces the need for physical infrastructure, which can result in cost savings, reduced maintenance requirements, and increased safety. We will be at CIRED 2023, showcasing how to virtualize substations from Transmission to Middle and Low Voltage networks through Edge Computing Technology.

Smart Grid

Edge AI: Deploying AI flexibility algorithm in Substations

With the increased number of distributed energy resources DERs onto the grid, energy operators need a predictive system based on consumption and production patterns to help them avoid congestion and overvoltage events in the grid. In this article, we cover a specific project we are running under the i-nergy programme, an EU-funded initiative aiming to support and develop new AI-based Energy Services.

Smart Grid

The Emergence of Edge AI. A Game changer for Industries

Gartner's Emerging Technologies and Trends Impact Radar shows IT leaders where to capitalize on market opportunities. Its latest feature for 2023 points to EDGE AI as the next breakthrough technology. With the growing demand for real-time AI solutions and the need for decentralized data processing, AI at the Edge has been positioned as a critical technology this year.

Technology