IT/OT Convergence: Securely Bridging the Gaps Between IT, OT and the Internet

The convergence of IT and OT in the industrial world has been a topic of discussion for a number of years. With the increasing need to drive business efficiency through the adoption of new technologies and concepts such as the Industrial Internet of Things and the cloud, bringing previously disparate IT and OT together is a necessity. It’s also a challenge.

During this webinar, John explored:

• The challenges of getting IT and OT to work together
• The common ground between IT and OT that can ease convergence and optimize your efforts
• Three key steps you must take to prepare for future applications, such as IIoT
• Key skillsets you must develop to be successful in this new era

John Fryer
Senior Director, Industry Solutions

John Fryer is the Senior Director Industry Solutions at Stratus Technologies, where he is responsible for go-to-market strategies and industry initiatives across all the company’s product lines. He has over 25 years of experience with systems and software products in a variety of engineering, marketing and executive roles at successful startups and major companies, including Motorola, Emerson Network Power and Oracle. His experience includes more than 15 years working with high-availability solutions for the enterprise, automation and networking industries.