The integration of IT&OT offers compelling benefits: enhanced business continuity, access to previously isolated operational data, significant efficiency improvements, cost reductions, strengthened cybersecurity, and greater operational flexibility. And the business impact can be substantial, especially for organizations that implement these technologies.
However, despite the clear advantages and available technological solutions, the adoption of IT/OT convergence has progressed more slowly than anticipated. The challenge lies not in the technology itself, but in successfully implementing these changes within organizations.