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V O L . X X I N O. X X V I I I D E C E M B E R 1 4 , 2 0 1 5 24 " e average security breach is 200 days before a company understands they've been attacked," Dolci says. " at's way too long. We've been able to shrink that to one day and immedi- ately tell the server's security person- nel that something is wrong." ere are an estimated 160,000 mal- ware samples being created every day, according to Orlando, Fla.-based Panda Security. So Dolci sees a huge potential market for Aramis based on its ability to reduce the time span between infection, identifi cation and eradication. " ink about it," he says. "Cyber threats aff ect everything from national defense to the food supply to the energy grid to the fi nancial system. State-of- the-art isn't good enough anymore. We have to be ahead of state-of-the-art." at mind-set infl uences aizoOn USA's other consulting services as well, says Dolci, whose resume includes an early stint working as an engineer in the automotive industry focusing on preventive maintenance and overall manufacturing effi ciency, followed by 15 years as chief informa- tion offi cer in various manufacturing and supply chain businesses. As an example of what is some- times called "Industry 4.0" (signifying the fourth industrial revolution), Dolci says aizoOn is helping companies understand better how new technol- ogy such as 3D printers can be used to improve their manufacturing processes by giving them the ability to design, produce and test prototypes in hours rather than days or weeks. Holding up a brightly colored sneaker made with a 3D printer, he points to its intricate texturing, distinct colors and exact modeling of its thread- ware. Because that prototype was made in only fi ve hours, he says, a shoemaker could make 20 variations on a new style, each with a diff erent color pattern, and be able to test market their appeal long before going into full-scale production. "It's a huge gain in productivity," he says, when manufacturers are able to accelerate product development with a minimal investment of time and costs in labor and materials. Another example of using technol- ogy to create what Dolci and others are calling "smart factories" involves the installation of sensors within the factory to regulate lighting or heating according to the time of day, thereby optimizing energy use and reducing cost. His company also has advised clients both large and small on how to improve their supply chain workfl ows by analyzing their communication and tracking systems, or, in other instances, by installing software making their warehousing and distribution practices more effi cient and customer-friendly. As a technology consulting com- pany, he says, aizoOn's "product" ulti- mately is to fi nd the best solution for its business customers' needs. Looking ahead A native of Italy, Dolci fi rst came to Lewiston about fi ve years ago as the chief information offi cer of the Italian company System Group, whose sub- sidiary System Logistics was in the process of buying Lewiston-based Diamond Phoenix Corp., a leading provider of automated picking, sorting and warehousing systems. He stayed with the company, which took the name System Logistics, before leaving in October 2014 to form aizoOn USA. He brought with him several co- workers from System Logistics and says it's no accident he chose to locate his company's headquarters at 415 Lisbon St. in Lewiston. e work ethic in Maine, he says, is second to none. "In a professional services industry, where everything is built on trust, work ethic is what counts," he says. "Most of our customers rely on us 24/7. ey will continue to rely on us if the work ethic of our employees shows them they can work with us 24/7 without fail. If there was one single factor that helped me to decide on Lewiston, it would be the work ethic." e second factor, he says, is the work/ life balance in Maine is very high. at encourages a stable workforce. In fi ve years, he hopes to increase the company's workforce from its cur- rent 10 to 40 or 50 employees. "I've learned to be open to whatever the future may hold," he says. "I don't worry too much about what that might be. I just need to learn and be open to what the future reveals as it unfolds." Ja m e s M c Ca rt h Y , M a i n e b i z s e n i o r writer, can be reached at Jmcc arthY @ maineBiz.Biz and @ Jame sMaineBiz » C O N T I N U E D F RO M P R E V I O U S PA G E happy holidays happy holidays happy holidays happy holidays happy holidays happy holidays happy holidays happy holidays happy holidays happy holidays happy holidays happy holidays happy holidays happy holidays happy holidays happy holidays This year was filled with exceptional relationships. Warm wishes to you for an exceptional new year. ©2015 Machias Savings Bank. Member FDIC. If there was one single If there was one single If there was one single If there was one single If there was one single If there was one single If there was one single If there was one single If there was one single If there was one single If there was one single If there was one single If there was one single If there was one single factor that helped me factor that helped me factor that helped me factor that helped me factor that helped me factor that helped me factor that helped me factor that helped me factor that helped me factor that helped me factor that helped me factor that helped me factor that helped me decide on Lewiston, it would be the work ethic. — Rob Dolci, president of aizoOn USA

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