Conducted at AVEVA World 2026, this interview explores how one of the world’s leading industrial software companies is redefining the future of industry through data, AI, and industrial intelligence.
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, helps organisations across sectors such as energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and utilities to connect, visualise, and optimise their operations using advanced data platforms, digital twins, and AI-driven insights.
At the heart of AVEVA’s portfolio strategy is Kim Custeau, Executive Vice President – Portfolio, who has spent more than 40 years with the company. She has played a central role in shaping AVEVA’s evolution from a niche engineering software provider into a global industrial intelligence leader.
Speaking to IT News Africa at AVEVA World 2026, Custeau discusses the company’s approach to innovation, the practical application of industrial AI, customer adoption challenges, and why Africa represents a growing focus for industrial digital transformation.
IT News Africa: Tell us a bit about yourself and your role at AVEVA.
