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IT-OT Collaboration Drives Digital Transformation Initiatives
Manufacturers must have a well-designed IT/OT convergence strategy.
ARLINGTON, VA—To enable successful implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies, information technology and operational technology departments must work together and cooperate. According to a recent study conducted by the Manufacturers Alliance Foundation, successful companies have a well-designed IT-OT convergence strategy.
“When executive leaders champion digital transformation, they unlock new pathways to reimagine operations, shedding legacy constraints and discover what a truly modern enterprise can become,” says Stephen Gold, president and CEO of the Manufacturers Alliance. “IT-OT collaboration isn’t just an organizational benefit for cybersecurity, but a strategic investment into future potential.
“Companies advanced in IT-OT convergence already see the competitive advantage their journey has delivered,” claims Gold. “They are primed to seize the moment as breakthrough innovations occur, and thereby solidify and expand their advantage over companies that lag.”
“The Power of Breakthroughs in IT-OT Collaboration” study discovered that those manufacturers are more confident in their efforts to protect data and intellectual property. In fact, they are more than twice as likely to respond and recover from a cyberattack.
In addition, 69 percent of leading-edge companies believe their IT-OT progress makes them more competitive, vs. only 46 percent of less advanced organizations.
“Network segmentation is a foundational step for IT-OT convergence, but remains an impediment,” warns Gold. “For many manufacturers, segmentation is an iterative process and therefore still a work in progress.”Looking for quick answers on assembly and manufacturing topics? Try Ask ASM, our new smart AI search tool. Ask ASM
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