The top challenge manufacturers face when creating an IIoT environment is the integration of Information and Operational Technology. For the most part, these two departments have existed and operated in very different aspects of a company’s infrastructure. But bridging this divide is essential for success that is both repeatable and scalable. Advances in technologies such as machine-to-machine communication, data analytics, and sophisticated IoT sensors and actuators allow the digital information world to see, understand, and influence the physical operational world. This in turn helps facilities improve their operational efficiencies, reduce operating costs, improve machine and personnel safety, and maximize performance levels.

When implemented correctly, digital enablement and IT/OT convergence merge processes, insights, and controls into one cohesive system, providing key insights and telemetry of your manufacturing process.