{"id":9897,"date":"2023-07-24T07:39:51","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T07:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paze.industries\/?p=9897"},"modified":"2023-07-24T13:00:03","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T13:00:03","slug":"get-it-and-ot-to-speak-the-same-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paze.industries\/en\/get-it-and-ot-to-speak-the-same-language\/","title":{"rendered":"Get IT and OT to Speak the Same Language"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9897\" class=\"elementor elementor-9897\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-81f2b07 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"81f2b07\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f9c16b2\" data-id=\"f9c16b2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ac8567 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ac8567\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Sometimes, similar is very different. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Such is the case with Informational Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Both solutions are built on top of microprocessing power and many layers of software. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, their use cases are much different. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Traditionally, they each operated in isolation, but recent technology trends are moving them closer. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">As a result, manufacturers need a way to close the gap. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Here&#8217;s how.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0aacb67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0aacb67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Antithetical Designs<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5826a44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5826a44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Differences between the two approaches start with their origins. IT comes from the computer science field and was built from the ground up to simplify human input and interactions. OT has a mechanical engineering heritage and was created to make machines more efficient.<\/p><p>IT systems are the foundation for enterprise operations. They move information from place to place in support of business processes that run the organization. They work with humans who typically rely on desktops, laptops, and mobile devices to input data. The focus is on making the systems intuitive, so employees work with them easily.<\/p><p>OT systems support manufacturing operations. Here, machines move items along assembly lines and eventually produce goods. They work with different types of equipment, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), microcontrollers, Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and Distributed Control System (DCS), These systems only perform what they are programmed to do, so the emphasis is on set functions, such as a robotic arm turning a number of screws.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dee3bea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dee3bea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">IT and OT Function Independently <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58f8d60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58f8d60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The two markets evolved autonomously, As a result, their infrastructure, operating systems, network protocols, applications, and monitoring tools are not interchangeable. The separation was accepted in the past. At that time, manufacturers divided work up into select tasks and assigned them to departments. Each group completed its piece of the puzzle, usually with little to no interaction among the groups.<\/p><p>This approach had limitations, a major one being how companies managed workflow. Then, they collected information, examined trends, and made changes after manufacturing runs were completed. If a material was late, personnel had limited insight into the problem and were unable to make changes that improved yields.<\/p><p>Those barriers are now being taken down. Both groups are moving to new models where employees have access to real time information. Such a change empowers workers to manage operations proactively rather than reactively. A delay in material shipment impacts not only the factory floor but also the back office. With real time data, changes are made as needed, improving workflow, quality, customer satisfaction, and ultimately revenue. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ef4485 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ef4485\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Building Bridges Among Departments <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9eeace9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9eeace9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>However, breaking down the walls is challenging. Bridges, both technical and human, need to be constructed.<\/p><p>Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) sensors provide visibility into machine performance.<\/p><p>Networks have to be linked. Increasingly, IP has become the way that information is transmitted. But a variety of different communications protocols must be integrated in embedded modules, gateways, edge devices, industrial equipment, and business applications.<\/p><p>Companies can use common programming interfaces to connect applications. Suppliers have become much more open and solutions, like low code and no code. Therefore, making such links is easier today than in the past.<\/p><p>Manufacturers need to ensure that all of their data is secure. New solutions are emerging that orchestrate the technology infrastructure\u2019s security and ensure that edge firmware is updated, security keys rotated, and the entire infrastructure constantly monitored for new threats.<\/p><p>An industrial IoT platform serves as the central hub, connecting company data with machine and process data. It enables easy and intuitive access for employees from various departments such as service, maintenance, engineering, purchasing and sales. This seamless integration maximises the value extracted from the data. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b9643f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9b9643f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Management Challenges Need to be Addressed<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-957506b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"957506b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Changes are needed in workflow. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The process starts by acknowledging the complexity of the IT and the OT infrastructures. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In many cases, companies link thousands and even millions of lines of code. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Therefore, keeping track of what is happening is challenging.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Suppliers need to educate all stakeholders, managers, technicians, and front line workers, about how the change will impact them. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">There has to be clear definitions and understanding about the pluses and minuses. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The focus should be on how the new model improves their job as well as provides the company with cost savings, higher productivity, better quality, and more satisfied customers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The process touches upon many areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">IT terms are not the same as OT verbiage. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A common vocabulary needs to be developed, so both teams understand what thoughts are being conveyed.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Cross-functional training enables IT and OT professionals to understand each other&#8217;s areas of expertise and better understand each other&#8217;s perspectives.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Creating common standards ensures that IT and OT systems have points of convergence.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Collaboration needs to take place: Regular communication among IT and OT teams builds trust and fosters a healthy manufacturing culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Recognize each other&#8217;s strengths and weaknesses. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In many cases, companies lack the expertise to shepherd such projects to completion. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">So, they should look for help from third parties.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Make needed investments. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The changes require clear sponsorship and support from the business leaders. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Then, managers establish common Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and constantly review the progress towards meeting operational objectives with published documentation to all stakeholders.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f066b2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f066b2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Turn Information into Action<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59f206c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59f206c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Rather than a series of autonomous functions, the change creates an interconnected, homogenous entity, one where all of the pieces align rather than splinter. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What was once separate islands of digital data becomes cohesive, actionable, real time information. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Employees see how materials are moving through the manufacturing process and make changes as needed. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Artificial intelligence algorithms predict when machines are likely to break, opening the door to predictive maintenance, which increases uptime and throughput. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Former inefficiencies become new differentiating features.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The IT-OT convergence benefits manufacturers in several ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Improve decision making with real time decision support systems<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Minimize unplanned downtime using predictive maintenance<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Boost employee productivity\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Leverage critical data to streamline operations\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Raise first-pass yield rates<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Enhance workplace safety<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT and OT were raised separately and thrived independently. With manufacturing competition intensifying, they now need to coalesce. The process is complicated because their cornerstones are so different. But by making the change, manufacturers boost productivity, streamline operations, improve production run, and become a stronger, more viable business.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes, similar is very different. Such is the case with Informational Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). Both solutions are built on top of microprocessing power and many layers of software. However, their use cases are much different. Traditionally, they each operated in isolation, but recent technology trends are moving them closer. 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