Meir and Tom Givon with GIV Solutions

Industrial Talk is onsite at Hexagon LIVE and talking to Meir Givon and Tom Givon with GIV Solutions about "Hexagon's ALI solution in action".

Scott MacKenzie hosts the Industrial Talk Podcast, featuring industry professionals and their innovations. At Hexagon Live 2025 in Las Vegas, he interviews Meir and Tom from GIV Solutions, discussing their use of Hexagon AI for asset management and lifecycle intelligence. Meir highlights their change management approach, emphasizing the importance of psychology and training to empower users. Tom shares success stories, including the integration of 18 systems for the Tel Aviv metro line and the management of the National Police Academy's cadets. GIV Solutions' redundant, on-premises systems ensure reliability and continuous operation. The company's growth and customer trust are underscored by their long-term contracts and numerous references.

Action Items

• [ ] Reach out to Meir and Tom at GIV Solutions to learn more about their solutions and partnership approach.
• [ ] Understand how GIV Solutions is able to provide a stable, reliable platform that enables customers to manage change and adopt new technologies over the long term.
• [ ] Discuss the redundancy and on-premise deployment approach used for critical infrastructure projects like the Tel Aviv metro line.

Outline

Hexagon Live 2025 Event Overview

• Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk Podcast, highlighting its focus on industry innovations and professionals.
• Scott MacKenzie thanks the audience for their support and introduces the conversation from Hexagon Live 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Scott MacKenzie mentions GIV Solutions and their use of Hexagon AI, emphasizing their deployment for customer bases.
• Scott MacKenzie sets the stage for a detailed conversation with Meir and Tom from GIV Solutions, highlighting their passion for problem-solving and solution deployment.

Introduction to GIV Solutions and Their Team

• Meir shares his excitement about the event and the evolution of technology and recognition for GIV Solutions.
• Meir introduces Tom, highlighting his experience with complex projects in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, which were successful and awarded.
• Scott MacKenzie and Meir discuss the rapid pace of technological advancement and the challenge of human adoption.
• Meir explains GIV Solutions' approach to change management, focusing on psychology and empowering customers to understand and adopt new technologies.

Challenges and Solutions in Critical Infrastructure

• Meir discusses the differences between manufacturing and service-intensive infrastructure organizations.
• Meir explains why ERP systems are not ideal for service-intensive organizations and highlights the common challenges of life cycle management and intelligence.
• Meir emphasizes the use of Hexagon AI as a platform for various industries, including smart cities, campuses, hospitals, energy, and utilities.
• Meir explains how GIV Solutions' solutions help organizations manage their infrastructure and reduce risk, creating a holistic management tool.

Transition to Octave and Its Impact

• Scott MacKenzie asks about the impact of the transition from Hexagon AI to Octave on customers.
• Meir explains the internal perspective of the transition, including the acquisition of EAM from Yep and the creation of a business opportunity.
• Meir details the benefits of combining different divisions under one company, including alignment of targets and acceleration of solutions.
• Meir reassures...