IT-OT 融合:2024 年

本报告是 IoT Analytics 正在进行的工业物联网研究的一部分，它基于各种调查的结果，包括对该领域多个利益相关者的访谈。它包括IT-OT融合的定义、IT-OT融合的推动因素和课题、分为七类的27个独特的融合主题，以及70多个相应的IT-OT融合实施案例。

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推动 IT-OT 融合的 27 个关键主题

IT-OT融合将IT和OT结合，以增强产业营运。 IT-OT 融合将管理资料的 IT 系统与控制实体流程的 OT 系统结合。对即时数据和灵活基础设施的需求正在推动融合。企业正在采用融合解决方案来存取即时数据并克服传统 OT 的限制。主要优点包括提高可见性、安全性和操作适应性。

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推动 IT-OT 融合的主要主题是：

• 1.敏捷、DevOps、模组化和即服务模型为 OT 软体开发和部署带来了灵活性。
• 2.通用IT技术正在被OT采用。 （例如，高阶程式语言、低程式码工具、人工智慧的使用、REST 和 GraphQL 等 API、软体市场、容器化、扩增实境等）
• 3.IT 网路安全原则（例如零信任、可信任平台模组 (TPM) 和网路分段）正在引入 OT。 IEC-62443 整合了 IT 网路安全原则。
• 4.在云端或边缘运行的 IT 和 OT 软体应用程式：OT 边缘的 IT 应用程式支援即时处理。云端上的 OT 应用程式提供可扩充性。
• 5.透过协定转换器、讯息代理、先进无线技术、工业资料操作、数位孪生、物联网资料整合平台和设备管理解决方案实现IT-OT 资料整合- OT 的中心收敛。
• 6.IT-OT 协作团队、跨领域培训和多学科招募促使 IT-OT 整合。
• 7.由于硬体/软体解耦、OT 硬体虚拟化和边缘高阶运算等进步，OT 硬体变得越来越像 IT。

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回答以下问题：

• 什么是 IT-OT 融合？
• IT-OT 融合的推动因素和课题是什么？
• 潜在的 IT-OT 融合市场是什么？
• IT-OT 融合的主要类别和主题是什么？
• IT 技术应用于 OT 领域的主要例子有哪些？
• 正在出现哪些新的组织和技术主题来促进 IT-OT 协作？
• OT 硬体如何发展以支援未来 IT-OT 融合？
• 提供 IT-OT 融合解决方案的供应商的主要例子有哪些？
• 工业公司和製造商采用 IT-OT 融合主题的一些重要例子有哪些？

提及的公司

AWS Airbus Base Automation Beckhoff Bosch Rexroth Critical Manufacturing Crosser Electrolux HighByte HiveMQ Inductive Automation Integration Objects

Litmus Microsoft PTC Palo Alto Networks Phoenix Contact Schneider Siemens Software Defined Automation TURCK Toyota Tulip Uniper Energy

The "IT-OT Convergence Insights Report 2024" is part of IoT Analytics' ongoing coverage of Industrial IoT. The information presented in this report is based on the results of secondary research and qualitative research, i.e., interviews with multiple stakeholders from the IT and OT domain between December 2023 and September 2024. The document includes the definition of IT-OT convergence, drivers and challenges of IT-OT convergence, 27 unique convergence themes grouped into seven categories, and more than 70 corresponding examples of IT-OT convergence implementation.

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The main purpose of this document is to help our readers understand the IT-OT convergence phenomenon by appreciating the various ways in which IT and OT are converging, which are explained throughout the document with real-world examples.

27 key themes that drive IT-OT convergence

IT-OT convergence integrates IT and OT to enhance industrial operations. IT-OT convergence involves combining IT systems that manage data with OT systems that control physical processes. The need for real-time data and flexible infrastructure drive the convergence. Companies are adopting convergence solutions to access real-time data and overcome legacy OT limitations. Key benefits include better visibility, security, and adaptability in operations.

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The following key themes are driving IT-OT Convergence:

• 1. Agile, DevOps, Modularity and as-a-service models brings flexibility to OT software development and deployment.
• 2. Popular IT technologies are getting adopted in OT. Examples include High-level programming languages, Low-code tools, use of AI, APIs such as REST and GraphQL, software marketplaces, containerization and AR (Augmented Reality)
• 3. Several IT cybersecurity principles like Zero Trust, TPM (Trusted Platform Module), Network segmentation are coming to OT. IEC-62443 integrates IT cybersecurity principles.
• 4. IT and OT software applications running in the cloud and at the edge. IT applications at the OT edge enhance real-time processing. OT applications in the cloud offer scalability.
• 5. IT-OT data integration enabled by Protocol converters, Message brokers, Advanced wireless technologies, Industrial DataOps, Digital twins, IoT data integration platforms, and Device management solutions is central in IT-OT convergence.
• 6. Collaborative IT-OT teams, Cross-domain training and Interdisciplinary hiring lead to IT-OT COnvergence.
• 7. OT hardware is becoming more IT-like by advancements like Hardware/software decoupling, OT hardware virtualization and Advanced computing at the edge.

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Questions answered:

• What is IT-OT convergence?
• What are the drivers and challenges of IT-OT convergence?
• What is the overall addressable IT-OT convergence market?
• What are the key IT-OT convergence categories and themes?
• What are key examples of IT technologies adopted in OT settings?
• Which new organizational and technological themes are emerging to foster IT-OT collaboration?
• How is OT hardware evolving to cope with future IT-OT convergence?
• What are some key examples of vendors offering solutions for IT-OT convergence?
• What are some key examples of industrial companies and manufacturers adopting IT-OT convergence topics?

Companies mentioned:

A selection of companies mentioned in the report.

Table of Tables

1. Executive summary

2. Introduction

• 2.1. IT-OT convergence definition
• 2.2. Evolution of IT-OT convergence
• 2.3. Differences between IT and OT
• 2.4. Market opportunity of IT-OT convergence
• 2.5. IT-OT convergence: Overview
• 2.6. Drivers of IT-OT convergence
• 2.7. Challenges of IT-OT convergence

3. Convergence category 1: IT principles

• 3.1. Agile
• 3.2. DevOps
• 3.3. Modularity
• 3.4. As-a-service

4. Convergence category 2: IT technologies

• 4.1. High-level programming
• 4.2. Low-code
• 4.3. Artificial intelligence
• 4.4. Modern APIs
• 4.5. Software marketplaces
• 4.6. Containerization
• 4.7. Augmented reality

5. Convergence category 3: IT cybersecurity

• 5.1. IT cybersecurity practices

6. Convergence category 4: IT-OT applications

• 6.1. IT applications at the OT edge
• 6.2. OT applications in the cloud

7. Convergence category 5: IT-OT data

• 7.1. Protocol converters
• 7.2. Message brokers
• 7.3. Advanced wireless connectivity
• 7.4. Industrial DataOps
• 7.5. Digital twins
• 7.6. IoT data integration platforms
• 7.7. Device management

8. Convergence category 6: IT-OT skills

• 8.1. Collaborative IT-OT teams
• 8.2. Cross-domain training
• 8.3. Interdisciplinary hiring

9. Convergence category 7: OT hardware

• 9.1. Hardware-software decoupling
• 9.2. Virtualization
• 9.3. Advanced computing

10. Methodology

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