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The DMZ is the “buffer” between these two networks, reducing the likelihood of direct interaction between the enterprise network (or the Internet) and the industrial network. Physically, the DMZ might be implemented using a separate VLAN or isolated network segment, managed by industrial routers and firewalls.

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With increasing demands on OT/IT integration, data security is at the forefront of our concerns more than ever. In fact, according to an IDC survey, security is considered the top barrier to OT/IT integration.

Intercake was established in 2004 to develop a new cake printing system for all sizes of retail outlets. The company is based in Co. Wicklow, Ireland. Intercake has a range of products available to suit any size business, from large grocery retailers to individual stores and has a presence in over 400 supermarkets across the UK and Ireland. This innovative concept has produced unheralded commercial success as a bolt-on in the retail sector.

Increased Connected Devices. According to a survey by IDC, around 40% of the respondents will invest in automation to digitalize their industrial operations.*

For businesses that want to get the most out of their data at field sites to improve operational efficiency, OT/IT convergence is the way forward. However, most industrial equipment uses serial interfaces as they have been a reliable and cost-effective option for system communication in the past decades.