IT/OT Convergence
The line between IT (information technology) and OT (operational technology) is increasingly becoming blurred in the age of Industry 4.0 (IIoT). Business processes are handled by IT systems whereas OT systems handle physical assets as well as industrial operations themselves.
By doing this, it allows us to realize how Edge Computing thus bridges this gap hence enabling integration of both systems. Consequently, this allows OT-generated information to be analyzed by IT in real-time thereby leading to a decision-making process based on data that optimizes operational efficiency and improves overall business performance.
Standardized interfaces and protocols like OPC UA are crucial for successful convergence; they ensure interoperability between IT devices/systems; that are typically vendor-specific and OT devices/systems from various vendors.
Top 7 Trends in Edge Computing
In a world where data flows not only from, but within the very fabric of our surroundings. This is the promise of edge computing – an enabling technology that pushes the limits of data processing and decision-making closer to its source – the edge.
It allows devices at the front line to instantly analyze and act on data. It also paves the way for a new breed of real-time insights, self-governing operations by machines, as well as smart decision-making that impacts various industry players such as health, manufacturing, retail, and transportation sectors.
But it’s not like the edge is stagnant. Instead, it’s a shifting landscape driven by future-shaping cutting-edge trends. Therefore, pull up your socks as we take a deep dive into seven top trends set to change edge computing forever.