Ryan Spurr

Ryan Spurr is the Director of Manufacturing Strategy at Connection with 20+ years of experience in manufacturing, information technology, and portfolio leadership. He leads the Connection Manufacturing Practice, go-to-market strategy, client engagement, and advisory services focusing on operational technology (OT) and information technology that make manufacturers more digitally excellent.

Navigating Manufacturing Challenges with the TIDC

February 13, 2024 | Ryan Spurr

Manufacturing teams require better technology delivery. They are being asked to manage costs, drive growth, and deliver operational excellence in a world full of evolving market challenges. Costs are increasing,…

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Manufacturing IT Trends for 2024: Embracing Innovation, Data-driven Insights, and Workforce Augmentation

December 12, 2023 | Ryan Spurr

The manufacturing industry is undergoing an accelerated transformation driven by technological advancements, cost management, evolving market demands, workforce challenges, and a growing emphasis on creating a competitive advantage. As we…

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Get Ready for More Cybersecurity Disclosures

December 6, 2023 | Ryan Spurr

Over the past few years, we’ve seen a rise in cybersecurity events in manufacturing, both in the public domain and through our client engagements. This also bears out in industry…

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Know Your Manufacturing Cybersecurity Risk Baseline

November 17, 2023 | Ryan Spurr

Manufacturing is now the #1 most attacked industry.1 The threats are real, and unsecured devices and networks, lack of cyber awareness, and supply chain attacks only heighten the risk. These…

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Ransomware Threatens Manufacturing Operations

May 11, 2023 | Ryan Spurr

With manufacturing becoming the #1 most attacked industry for two years in a row, the threats are real—and something we all need to take seriously. The #1 result of cybersecurity incidents was extortion,…

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