Terry LeDoux

While some manufacturers insist that quasi IT/OT convergence is good enough, most successful Industry 4.0 advanced players claim complete convergence is the best foundation to drive Industry 4.0 adoption, and enablement, and secure and protect assets and intellectual property.

This workshop provides an in-depth exploration of why this convergence is crucial for achieving full Industry 4.0 enablement, and learn the correct strategies and methodologies to seamlessly integrate IT and OT within your manufacturing ecosystem.

Workshop Highlights:

• IT and OT dynamics. Understand the distinct roles of IT and OT within manufacturing processes and understand how their convergence is a pivotal step towards Industry 4.0.
• Why converge. Explore why the integration of IT and OT is essential for achieving holistic connectivity, data visibility, and real-time decision-making capabilities in the modern manufacturing landscape.
• Challenges and solutions. Identify common challenges associated with converging IT and OT, and effective solutions to overcome these hurdles for a smooth integration process.
• Cybersecurity. Review the cybersecurity aspects of IT/OT convergence, understanding the measures required to ensure a secure and resilient interconnected manufacturing environment.

Convergence also facilitates seamless data integration and analytics, arming manufacturers with actionable insights for process optimization and innovation.