The Strategic Imperative For OT/IT Convergence
Palo Alto Networks, Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
The intersection and evolution of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT), as well as the cybersecurity risks associated with both are becoming increasingly critical business challenges for organisations of all sizes, across all geographies.
As digital transformation expands into OT environments, convergence with IT systems is inevitable. This convergence may generate exciting business opportunities, such as creating new sources of income and improving business outcomes, but it also presents new cybersecurity risks and complexities, for which many industry leaders are not prepared.