Poka Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer Antoine Bisson to Lead Company as CEO, Accelerating AI-Powered Manufacturing Innovation
PokaConnected Workforce December 03, 2025Poka announces the appointment of Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer Antoine Bisson as CEO, leading the company into its next chapter of AI-driven innovation for connected workers and smart manufacturing.
FAQs on Connected Workers and the Future of Smart Manufacturing
A Connected Worker is a frontline employee equipped with digital tools to access real-time information, collaborate across teams, and share knowledge that drives continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
While Industry 4.0 focused on automation and data, Industry 5.0 places humans back at the center—combining human creativity, problem-solving, and empathy with the precision and efficiency of advanced technology.
Frontline workers possess invaluable practical knowledge that machines can’t replicate. Digitally connecting them ensures this expertise is captured, shared, and used to optimize performance and decision-making.
Without digital support, workers rely on outdated paper documents, inconsistent information, and limited communication, leading to inefficiencies, errors, and loss of critical know-how over time.
Poka provides a unified platform for digital work instructions, communication, and training—allowing workers to access up-to-date information, collaborate in real time, and continuously build their skills.