Data-driven decision-making requires smooth IT-OT systems integration. Systems integrators can help bridge connectivity gaps between the field and IT systems and improve data management. They are typically technology agnostic and select technologies that best fit their clients’ needs and requirements and that offer the best cost efficiency.
Those OT providers that can provide end-to-end solutions through products that can assume data integration and/or connectivity roles, can handle heterogeneous OT environments and interfaces, and are cost-effective will be very well positioned as technical solutions providers for systems integrators.