In many traditional factories, Information Technology (IT)—often associated with business systems like ERP or MES—operates separately from Operational Technology (OT), which is responsible for real-time machine control on the shop floor. This divide can lead to inconsistent data, outdated insights, and slower decision-making.
IT-OT convergence is the idea of seamlessly integrating these historically separate domains. When the data from your machines, sensors, and control systems is combined with your business applications and enterprise analytics, your possibilities scale up ultimately.
- Optimized production schedules
- minimized downtime
- instant reaction to quality issues.
By establishing a Unified Namespace (UNS), IT and OT teams can share the same data model. This simplifies integrations, prevents data conflicts, and enhances collaboration. It empowers companies to pivot quickly as market conditions change, enabling truly dynamic, data-driven decision-making. Watch now to unlock the potential of unified data architecture!