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IT-OT Convergence: Technology and Operations Working as One

IT-OT convergence connects a company’s IT systems with plant equipment and networks to share data and operate securely. We start with a free assessment of how your two worlds currently communicate.

The problem

When IT and the plant don’t communicate, information is lost and risk increases

IT and operations typically operate using different networks, equipment, and priorities. IT-OT integration brings them together under a single data and security architecture.

Omdia for Telstra International, 2025 (513 manufacturing executives)

What Manufacturing Executives Say

%
believes it is important to integrate IT and OT to drive business results
%
expects to have its OT systems connected to the corporate network (up from 50%)
%
The wave of attacks with operational impact began in IT and spread to OT
%
is well-prepared for IT/OT convergence security

What is

One Architecture, Two Worlds

IT stands for information technology: networks, applications, and corporate data. OT stands for operational technology: equipment, controls, and plant networks. Integrating them provides a real-time view of operations and enables risk management. It is the foundation of industrial automation and relies on enterprise cybersecurity and data governance.

A Single View of Operations and Business

Segmented Networks and Controlled Access

Plant data available for analysis

Rack de switches con cableado ordenado y una planta industrial al fondo que ilustra la integración IT/OT

Areas of Focus

Three Approaches to Integrating IT and the Plant

Network and Connectivity

Segmentation and secure integration points between the corporate network and the plant network.

IT/OT Security

Access control and plant network monitoring.

Data and Interoperability

A common data model for operations and business.

How We Do It

Equipment and tools that work together

Collaboration Between IT and Operations

We define responsibilities, processes, and tools with both teams.

Profesional de TI y técnico de operaciones revisando juntos un diagrama de red en una tableta
Analista monitoreando el mapa de red de una planta industrial en un centro de operaciones

Plant Network Monitoring

Asset visibility and alerts in a single view.

Route

From Diagnosis to Integrated Care

01

Free Diagnosis

We’ll take a look at how IT and the plant communicate today, and where the risks lie.

02

Architecture

We define shared networks, data, and security.

03

Implementation

We integrate in stages without interrupting operations.

04

Re-measurement

We measure the result and adjust the next section.

Frequently Asked Questions

IT and OT: Frequently Asked Questions

Start by looking at how IT and the plant communicate today

Free assessment with an Ecoeffy specialist.

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Other Related Issues

Industrial Automation

Plant Control, Monitoring, and Robotics.

Industrial IoT

Sensors and connected data in the plant.

Predictive Maintenance

Predict failures using data from your equipment.

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