Articles & News on IT/OT Convergence

Network Security Is Not Enough for OT Data

  • by Xavier Mesrobian
  • December 12, 2024
  • Feature

The modern enterprise needs secure access to data from OT to increase efficiency and cut production costs.

The Role of Cloud Computing in Industry 4.0 and Beyond

  • by Ravi Soni
  • December 5, 2024
  • Feature

Scalability, cost savings, real-time data insights and more are benefits of cloud computing.

AI, Cloud Technologies Take the Podium at Paris 2024 Olympic Games

  • by Melissa Landon
  • December 5, 2024
  • Feature

Industrial plants may soon be using AI and other technology associated with the world’s biggest sports and broadcasting event.

Upskilling to Adapt to Industry 4.0

  • by Rajat Sharma
  • December 3, 2024
  • Feature

Industry 4.0 requires professionals to upskill and adapt to the changing demands of automation and digital transformation.

Edge Computing Fundamentals

  • by Ryan Treece and Sujata Tilak
  • November 26, 2024
  • Feature

Edge computing supports Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing and digital transformation.

ISA Announces 2025 OT Cybersecurity Summit

  • November 26, 2024
  • News

Join the 2025 OT Cybersecurity Summit in Brussels, focusing on ISA/IEC 62443 standards with technical tracks and training from June 17-19.

Google Cloud and Major Manufacturers Join the OPC Foundation Cloud Initiative

  • November 14, 2024
  • News

A who’s who of cloud suppliers and world-famous manufacturers align interoperability requirements in IT and cloud environments based on OPC UA.

Avanade Brings Siemens and Microsoft Cloud Solutions to Mid-market Manufacturers

  • November 8, 2024
  • News

Avanade is now introducing Siemens Teamcenter on Microsoft Azure with Microsoft D365 for mid-market manufacturers.

Exploring Zero Trust in Operational Technology

  • by Muhammad Musbah
  • October 28, 2024
  • Feature

Zero trust has become the top approach for IT security, guiding how organizations worldwide design their networks and control access to systems and data.

How ISA/IEC 62443 and AI Enhance Security in OT Environments

  • by Felipe Costa
  • October 23, 2024
  • Opinion

Advancements in network dissection and OT-specific algorithms have improved the security and precision of AI applications.