About this interview

Germany's automotive industry is undergoing a major technological transformation—balancing traditional manufacturing excellence with the demands of Industry 4.0, data compliance, and sustainable IT.

In this special conversation with Christian Schneegans and Andreas Klare from MicroNova, Germany , we explore the state of IT and AI adoption within the automotive sector and the emerging need for observability across complex, IT-driven manufacturing processes.

What we discussed

  • The current state of IT and AI adoption in Germany's automotive sector
  • The IT compliance challenges in manufacturing and how observability can help solve them
  • The scope of AI in driving efficiency and sustainability in Industry 4.0
  • Future trends shaping the next wave of manufacturing innovation

About the speaker

Andreas Klare

Andreas Klare is the Head of Sales for Enterprise Solutions at MicroNova, Germany, where he leads a team of more than 20 professionals across Inside Sales, Key Account Management, and Partner Management. He is passionate about B2B sales and champions a people-first, AI-supported, and highly motivated sales culture built on transparency, trust, and empowerment.

Christian Schneegans

Christian Schneegans is the Head of Support & Consulting for Enterprise Management at MicroNova, Germany, where he leads teams delivering AI-driven observability solutions for automotive and industrial clients. With extensive experience as a Group Manager and Software Consultant, he specializes in ManageEngine implementations for network monitoring, cybersecurity, and building resilient IT ecosystems.