Written by Kam VedBrat, General Manager Azure Engineering, Product head of IoT and Edge
This post has been co-authored by Andrew Ellis, Vice President of Global Portfolio Engineering (Rockwell Automation)
Industrial leaders have worked for years to improve the efficiency of manufacturing processes through digital innovation. But finding a balance between informational technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) requirements in their facilities has been a challenge. Solutions designed to solve immediate operational problems come up short on scalability, security, and manageability. Conversely, solutions prioritizing scale and security do not always solve urgent operational problems and can be too complex or costly to justify.
Microsoft and Rockwell Automation believe well-designed digital solutions can address operational, system, workforce, and scale needs at the same time. That’s why we have partnered to build digital solutions that deliver transformational outcomes with immediate value and long-term scale, resilience, and agility. By working together, we can leverage our respective strengths and expertise to develop solutions that meet the needs of manufacturers.
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