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.

Where 5G and Manufacturing Environments Intersect

June 7, 2022 | Ryan Spurr

With the accelerated use of consumer and corporate mobile devices and the rapid growth of connected sensors, next-generation workforce end points, and industrial products, manufacturers need to reconsider how they…

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No Signal? No Problem: LoRaWAN Can Reach All Corners of Your Manufacturing Facility

May 24, 2022 | Ryan Spurr

I have written many blogs about wireless technologies like WiFi, BLE, ZIGBEE, and RFID—but what about the lesser discussed Long Range Wide Area Network or LoRaWAN? LoRaWAN isn’t new but…

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Cellular and Wireless Backhaul Support Non-Stop Manufacturing Operations

May 19, 2022 | Ryan Spurr

In manufacturing, we have long focused on the concept of always-on operations to keep critical processes and production online. More recently, the pandemic reminded us of some other vital principles:…

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Empower Your Manufacturing Employees with BLE-based Sensors

April 26, 2022 | Ryan Spurr

There has never been a more exciting time to start your journey when it comes to sensors. There are so many technologies and options in the marketplace. The choice for…

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Create a Safer Manufacturing Workplace with Location Solutions

April 21, 2022 | Ryan Spurr

When it comes to location solutions, so much attention is spent tracking materials, products, and vehicles. Automation and business system integration in these typical areas can deliver outstanding business outcomes…

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