1、Written in collaboration withIT/OT CONVERGENCE:the Data Dream for Industrial ExcellenceSenegalSouth AfricaWE ACCELERATE DATA AND AI ADOPTION TO POSITIVELY IMPACT PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS.Artefact is a global leader in consulting services,specialized in data transformation and data&digital marketing,

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3、nFranceBelgiumUKDubaiSaudi ArabiaIndiaSpainSingaporeMoroccoShanghaiChengduSouth KoreaBrazilMalaysiaWHO SHOULD READ THIS WHITE PAPERAUTHORSIT/OT Convergence:the Data Dream for Industrial Excellence3This white paper is primarily aimed at Data Strategy Managers in the industrial sector who are seeking

4、to understand and implement IT/OT convergence.It is also of value for Heads of Operations,as it provides insights into the overarching digital strategy.While they may not encounter entirely new concepts,they will gain a deeper understanding of the strategic approaches essential for digital transform

5、ation.A glossary is available at the end of the paper.Florence Bnzit Director at ArtefactMatthias FabreResearcher at Artefact Research CenterAlexandre Thion de la Chaume Managing Partner Industry Lead at ArtefactEmmanuel Malherbe Director of Artefact Research CenterIT/OT CONVERGENCE:THE DATA DREAM F

6、OR INDUSTRIAL EXCELLENCE03 Who should read this white paper04 Introduction:IT/OT Convergence or the Data Dream for Industrial Excellence04 Foreword07 What is OT and how does it compare to IT?08 Unlocking the power of IT/OT Convergence:Real-world applications09 Where IT/OT stands in history:From Indu