In today's industrial landscape, two distinct technological domains—Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT)—are increasingly intersecting. These systems have evolved along different paths for good reason: IT embraces agility and rapid innovation with multiple updates per day, while OT systems prioritize safety and stability, often operating for decades without significant changes. The stakes for OT are particularly high, as errors can result in physical harm to personnel or facilities.

Organizations have been working to bring these worlds together through IT/OT convergence, accelerated by advancements in cloud computing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.