Nov 9, 2019 · From raw materials to finished goods, the data flowing between the information/operations technology (IT/OT) system layer is key to increased efficiency, quality and agility. OT-IT information integration looks at who needs …

May 20, 2022 · You can use Azure Digital Twins, Azure Data Explorer, and Azure Synapse to combine IT and OT data to answer pressing business questions. Each service plays the following role: Azure Digital Twins contextualizes data from sensors, devices, and systems in the real world.

Dec 12, 2024 · Applying IT methodologies to OT data—like collecting, contextualizing, and analyzing—further streamlines workflows, reduces complexity, and boosts operational agility. Plus, merging systems allows you to take a unified approach to cybersecurity, ensuring both digital and physical assets are protected against emerging cyber threats.

Apr 2, 2025 · Explore how IIoT middleware and data streaming tools like Kafka and Flink bridge OT and IT, enabling real-time integration and smarter industrial operations.

Mar 17, 2025 · Data flows allow you to connect various data sources and perform data operations, simplifying the setup of data paths to move, transform, and enrich data. The data flow component is part of Azure IoT Operations, which is deployed as an Azure Arc extension.

Apr 22, 2025 · With IT/OT integration, historical IT data (e.g., maintenance logs, inventory, ERP) and real-time OT data (e.g., temperature, pressure) can be analyzed together. This enables predictive and prescriptive automation in OT—like automatic shutdowns, alerts, or adjustments based on AI insights.

Optional bi-directional data flow can allow for supervisory control. The most secure way to connect OT and IT, recommended by both industry and governmental agencies, is to segregate networks by using a DMZ (“demilitarized zone”).

Nov 18, 2024 · In this presentation, we will explore the implementation of data integration and discuss the potential technologies that can meet the requirements for successful digitalization. We will showcase a practical use case using Industrial Edge and the MES system Opcenter X.

Nov 20, 2024 · HiveMQ bridges Industrial IoT data into the enterprise, removing silos and enabling seamless integration using its MQTT-based platform. This blog explores how HiveMQ, MQTT, and UNS work together to achieve IT/OT convergence.

Nov 27, 2023 · To make this vision a reality, IT and OT must break down data silos integrating both domains for better process optimization and seamless information exchange. In essence, IT-OT integration seeks a unified approach to maximize efficiency in manufacturing operations and promises to deliver: