A complex world of interconnected devices is creating new challenges and opportunities for the manufacturing sector.
But as Information Technology (IT) and Operational IT (OT) converge, several obstacles become apparent.
One of the main challenges when ‘moving to the edge’ is setting up an infrastructure that supports the implementation of IoT solutions.
Another area of concern is cyber security. Industrial IoT connects the two worlds of OT and IT and as segregation is removed, cyberattacks on OT will become more commonplace.
Finally, perhaps the biggest hurdle to overcome, is how to on-board, scale and secure millions of devices automatically. Analysts report that manual provisioning and on-boarding of individual devices can add up to a huge cost and in some cases lead to increased security risks.
Download our whitepaper to find out how to address these challenges and drill into more detail on:
- considerations for a future-proof network infrastructure
- best practice in cyber security
- establishing a zero-touch orchestration approach