The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in industrial applications is revolutionizing the way we approach operational efficiency and decision-making processes. AVEVA's Industrial AI Assistant, developed in collaboration with Microsoft, stands at the forefront of this innovation. This paper presents an overview of the Industrial AI Assistant's capabilities, particularly its role in enhancing supply chain production planning and plant floor production.

The AI Assistant is built upon AVEVA's Industrial Intelligence Platform, CONNECT, and is further empowered by Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing and Microsoft Fabric. It provides a conversational experience that equips plant floor and supply chain employees with actionable insights, fostering rapid resolution of issues and accelerating decision-making activities. The seamless integration with Microsoft's AI technologies enables the AI Assistant to unify and contextualize data, driving digital transformation with robust intelligence and insights.

Microsoft's commitment to AI is evident in its efforts to create emotionally intelligent AI systems and its investment in autonomous systems and robotics. The company's AI Hub serves as a testament to its dedication to advancing AI technologies. Microsoft's AI models are becoming the new computing platforms, set to fundamentally alter every aspect of computing.

The collaboration between AVEVA and Microsoft exemplifies a shared vision of innovation and growth, leveraging AI to deliver solutions that are not only technologically advanced but also practical and user-centric. The Industrial AI Assistant is a product of this partnership, embodying the potential of AI to transform industrial operations and establish new benchmarks for efficiency and productivity.