Driving Digital Transformation in Mining: A Conversation with Mike Milinkovich
Episode 7 of the Source, The Rethink Mining Podcast podcast, hosted by ReThink Mining, titled "Driving Digital Transformation in Mining: A Conversation with Mike Milinkovich" was published on August 14, 2024 and runs 88 minutes.
August 14, 2024 ·88m · Source, The Rethink Mining Podcast
Summary
In this episode of The ReThink Mining Podcast, Carl Weatherell sits down with Mike Milinkovich, Executive Director of the Eclipse Foundation, to discuss the transformative power of open source software in the mining industry. Mike shares his insights on how digital tools are reshaping the sector and the critical role of collaboration and innovation. Listeners will gain insights into: The foundational role of software in modern industries, including mining The journey and impact of the Eclipse Foundation in promoting open source projects The challenges and benefits of adopting open source technologies in traditional industries The importance of co-development and shared cost models in accelerating innovation How digital transformation is reshaping industries and the critical role of cultural change Themes: Accelerating product development through open source Misconceptions about the open source community The strategic use of open source to shape markets The evolving role of software in industrial sectors Balancing innovation with practical implementation in mining Join us for an engaging conversation that explores the strategies and innovations driving the future of the mining industry.
Episode Description
In this episode of The ReThink Mining Podcast, Carl Weatherell sits down with Mike Milinkovich, Executive Director of the Eclipse Foundation, to discuss the transformative power of open source software in the mining industry. Mike shares his insights on how digital tools are reshaping the sector and the critical role of collaboration and innovation.
Listeners will gain insights into:
The foundational role of software in modern industries, including mining
The journey and impact of the Eclipse Foundation in promoting open source projects
The challenges and benefits of adopting open source technologies in traditional industries
The importance of co-development and shared cost models in accelerating innovation
How digital transformation is reshaping industries and the critical role of cultural change
Themes:
Accelerating product development through open source
Misconceptions about the open source community
The strategic use of open source to shape markets
The evolving role of software in industrial sectors
Balancing innovation with practical implementation in mining
Join us for an engaging conversation that explores the strategies and innovations driving the future of the mining industry.
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