Joining IT and OT Forces for a Better-Connected Industrial Ecosystem
it & OT forces
Joining
for a Better-Connected Industrial Ecosystem
Looking for a data connectivity solution that unites IT and OT teams for a unified view of the plant floor?
Keep in mind these top five criteria for buy-in from both teams—and you’ll be able to standardize connectivity and implement solutions that yield enterprise-wide benefits.
Whether you’re connecting to a brand-new piece of equipment or to a legacy machine, players across your organization rely on accessible data—and retro-fitting an old system takes time and money. Getting data from connected machines—no matter their age—is key to avoiding IT support headaches and OT production interruptions.
5 Criteria for Enterprise-Wide Connectivity Buy-In
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Compatibility
Secure connectivity should be a top concern for everyone in your organization. When all teams take an active role in security, IT and OT can feel that much more comfortable about implementing the connectivity solution.
5 Criteria for Enterprise-Wide Connectivity Buy-In
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Security
When both teams have decided to connect industrial equipment, a connectivity solution will only be as valuable as its accessibility and visibility. That’s why ensuring data can be accessed by both IT and OT applications is critical when getting connectivity buy-in from both teams.
5 Criteria for Enterprise-Wide Connectivity Buy-In
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Accessibility
When multiple departments have new levels of accessibility and visibility, the OT team needs to be reassured that strict permissions will be put in place so that only authorized parties can make changes. That’s why it’s imperative to use a connectivity solution that allows you to set read-only and configuration permissions.
5 Criteria for Enterprise-Wide Connectivity Buy-In
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Permissions settings
The benefits of an IoT-based connectivity solution shouldn’t end at seamless data connectivity between IT and OT. The best solution will lead to tangible benefits—including asset monitoring and alerts, predictive maintenance, analytics, work instructions, and HMI capabilities—that will reach across IT and OT goals.
Tangible Benefits
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5 Criteria for Enterprise-Wide Connectivity Buy-In
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5 Criteria for Enterprise-Wide Connectivity Buy-In
Source: 5 ways to get IT & operations to champion IIoT, SmartIndustry Blog