IT-OT 融合:2024 年

本報告是 IoT Analytics 正在進行的工業物聯網研究的一部分，它基於各種調查的結果，包括對該領域多個利益相關者的訪談。它包括IT-OT融合的定義、IT-OT融合的推動因素和課題、分為七類的27個獨特的融合主題，以及70多個相應的IT-OT融合實施案例。

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推動 IT-OT 融合的 27 個關鍵主題

IT-OT融合將IT和OT結合，以增強產業營運。 IT-OT 融合將管理資料的 IT 系統與控制實體流程的 OT 系統結合。對即時數據和靈活基礎設施的需求正在推動融合。企業正在採用融合解決方案來存取即時數據並克服傳統 OT 的限制。主要優點包括提高可見性、安全性和操作適應性。

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推動 IT-OT 融合的主要主題是：

• 1.敏捷、DevOps、模組化和即服務模型為 OT 軟體開發和部署帶來了靈活性。
• 2.通用IT技術正在被OT採用。 （例如，高階程式語言、低程式碼工具、人工智慧的使用、REST 和 GraphQL 等 API、軟體市場、容器化、擴增實境等）
• 3.IT 網路安全原則（例如零信任、可信任平台模組 (TPM) 和網路分段）正在引入 OT。 IEC-62443 整合了 IT 網路安全原則。
• 4.在雲端或邊緣運行的 IT 和 OT 軟體應用程式：OT 邊緣的 IT 應用程式支援即時處理。雲端上的 OT 應用程式提供可擴充性。
• 5.透過協定轉換器、訊息代理、先進無線技術、工業資料操作、數位孿生、物聯網資料整合平台和設備管理解決方案實現IT-OT 資料整合- OT 的中心收斂。
• 6.IT-OT 協作團隊、跨領域培訓和多學科招募促使 IT-OT 整合。
• 7.由於硬體/軟體解耦、OT 硬體虛擬化和邊緣高階運算等進步，OT 硬體變得越來越像 IT。

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回答以下問題：

• 什麼是 IT-OT 融合？
• IT-OT 融合的推動因素和課題是什麼？
• 潛在的 IT-OT 融合市場是什麼？
• IT-OT 融合的主要類別和主題是什麼？
• IT 技術應用於 OT 領域的主要例子有哪些？
• 正在出現哪些新的組織和技術主題來促進 IT-OT 協作？
• OT 硬體如何發展以支援未來 IT-OT 融合？
• 提供 IT-OT 融合解決方案的供應商的主要例子有哪些？
• 工業公司和製造商採用 IT-OT 融合主題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

11. About IoT Analytics