Navigating the digitized realm presents formidable challenges in integrating the Operational Technology (OT) and information technology (IT) worlds. OT systems, with PLCs, DCSs, and SCADA systems are highly complex, which increases the difficulty of tasks such as deploying firmware updates and managing device controls such as controlling the OT/ IT infrastructure during a cyber security attack and air gapping. The nuanced requirements and diverse infrastructures demand sophisticated solutions. Amidst these challenges, Portainer’s advanced capabilities of Edge Configuration and Edge Stacks can be leveraged for real outcomes. Its edge features offer a promising avenue for streamlining OT network deployment and management, potentially transforming cumbersome processes into efficient and seamless operations.
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