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OT AND IT CONVERGENCE SOLUTIONS

Operational Technology and Information Technology Integration

Manufacturers seek to optimize operational technology (OT) environments with information technology (IT) solutions to reduce costs and improve productivity. CDW provides strategies to unify these traditionally separate systems into one intelligent ecosystem.

Why CDW for OT/IT Integration?

Today, manufacturers face numerous challenges related to managing their supply chain, sustainability and workforce shortages. At the same time, they must also find new ways to increase efficiency, improve productivity and enhance quality control — all while managing their digital transformation journeys.

While OT and IT environments have historically operated separately, decision-makers within manufacturing environments now must bring these two environments together holistically. Done correctly, this integration can help manufacturing organizations achieve better business outcomes while bolstering both OT and IT security.

CDW can help manufacturing organizations of all sizes navigate the complexities of OT and IT integration with the latest emerging technology adoption strategies and strategic consulting for network assessments, plus strategic consulting around network assessments, network redesign, OT security, IT system integration and more. Whether you’re looking to grow your operations, modernize your infrastructure or adopt emerging technologies, CDW has the expertise and partnerships to merge your OT environments with next-gen IT solutions to achieve your business goals.

IT/OT Integration Solutions

Transformation Workshop

The CDW Transformation Workshop is designed to help organizations streamline processes, reduce costs and open doors to new revenue streams with technology initiatives. By enabling a better understanding of your data needs, determining ROI and evaluating your foundational infrastructure before implementing a technology transformation initiative, a Transformation Workshop can help your organization stay ahead of the competition with co-developed emerging tech strategies that provide better insights into your customers, business processes and more.

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5D Assessment

While most organizations have adopted robust security programs to address standard IT system vulnerabilities, few have expanded their security operations to include their IoT and OT assets. To address IoT/OT threats, CDW has developed the 5D™ Security Assessment, a five-step methodology designed to find vulnerable IoT/OT security gaps and position you to handle malicious attackers for years to come.

OT Networking Assessments

Vulnerabilities in OT networks can lead to security breaches in critical infrastructure, causing disruptions to production processes and costly downtime. As new technologies are integrated into manufacturing environments, OT network assessments can help support a seamless integration of assets by providing insight into network vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards.

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Harnessing Industry 4.0

IoT assets enable data-driven operations, but IT/OT network convergence brings new risks. CDW's Operational Technology Assessment evaluates your IoT/OT security and provides mitigation strategies. Meanwhile, IoT, AI and cloud computing are transforming manufacturing through smart, automated factories.

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