Industrial enterprises the world over are facing numerous challenges that are changing dynamically. Overcoming these challenges requires that companies collect, understand, and intelligently use the data they generate. The way to do this is by combining the real and digital worlds and becoming a Digital Enterprise.
As Digital Enterprises they can digitalize and optimize their processes, reduce costs, increase flexibility, and above all, become more sustainable. To make optimal use of their data, they need to become increasingly networked, which means connecting OT (operational technology) to office IT systems and the cloud. The flow of data beyond company boundaries has also grown due to the integration of partners and suppliers and the fact that remote access to plants and systems is becoming more and more frequent – and not just during a global pandemic.