Understanding IT/OT Convergence: Benefits, challenges, and real-world insights

Digital Transformation by Siemens Digital Industries

Discover the future of modern manufacturing with industry experts Chris Pennington, Global Industry Marketing Leader for Industrial Machinery; Rahul Garg, Vice President of Industrial Machinery and the SMB program at Siemens; and Peter Zech, Head of Innovation and Digitalization at the Siemens Electrical Motor Factory in Bad Neustadt. In this episode, our experts engage in an insightful discussion on the pivotal topic of IT/OT convergence.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Benefits and challenges of IT/OT convergence: Understand the potential advantages and difficulties companies may encounter when integrating IT and OT
• Real-world insights from Siemens: Gain insights from Siemens' factory in Bad Neustadt, which has successfully implemented IT/OT convergence to improve productivity.
• Importance of a data-driven approach: Learn how Siemens emphasizes becoming a data-driven organization, using IT and OT data to enhance performance management, quality reporting, and overall productivity.
• Overcoming integration challenges: Discover strategies to address common challenges, such as building ecosystems, ensuring cybersecurity and empowering employees to utilize data and collaborate effectively.

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