A Foundry survey shows 98% of manufacturing and retail organizations are prioritizing IT/OT convergence to boost operational efficiency, product quality, security, and sustainability. Key investments include data lakes, digital twins, robotics, and edge computing. Convergence overcomes siloed legacy systems through common data models, cloud adoption, and software-defined solutions, enabling predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and automation. Challenges include data integration, inconsistent standards, and cultural silos. Best practices focus on standardizing data models, leveraging edge platforms, and accelerating digital twin adoption to drive cost savings, agility, and competitiveness.

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