This ARC View report explores how open source software is reshaping industrial and manufacturing environments. Historically dominated by proprietary systems, operational technology is increasingly adopting Linux, containers, and Kubernetes for edge and factory use. The report explains how vendors like Red Hat commercialize open source into stable, supported platforms suitable for high-reliability industrial settings. It discusses benefits such as supply chain transparency, lifecycle support, and integration flexibility. For manufacturers, open platforms offer modernization without sacrificing performance, security, or long-term maintainability.

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