ICS OT Infrastructure or how to Implement Edge Computing in Industrial Environments

All indicators show that the future of industrial automation is evolving to computer-controlled systems, hyperconnected with each other and other devices (IIoT) for decision-making without human participation.

This evolution, called the 4th industrial revolution, refers to a new phase that strongly focuses on interconnectivity, automation, machine learning, and real-time data. The paradigm of Industry 4.0 is to combine physical production and operations with intelligent digital technology, based on machine learning and big data to create a more holistic and better-connected ecosystem.

Undoubtedly, the implementation of intelligent production systems will be based on the implementation of different technologies, both hardware and software, both in the cloud and on-site, due to real-time requirements.

Logitek is taking a step forward. We have established agreements with global manufacturers to offer preconfigured ICS OT infrastructure solutions and thus expedite the implementation of these technologies in industrial environments.

The ICS OT infrastructure is composed of those elements that allow real-time applications to be executed optimally, cyberthreats:

• Ensuring its availability and preventing
• Fault-tolerant servers that guarantee a resource availability of more than 99.9995%
• Enclosures that monitor environmental conditions and ensure that they are within tolerable limits for the proper functioning of the servers.
• Physical access protection for those cases where equipment needs to be installed in common areas.
• Integration within existing networks.
• Protection systems against cyberattacks.

Achieve 100% OEE

The installation of protected, self-managed, and easy-to-use platforms ensures that processes are executed as quickly as possible and unplanned downtime due to hardware problems is minimized.

Study the Real TCO

critical process applications can lead to unexpected expenses that would have justified the implementation of a more robust solution.

Infrastructure Management

In OT, the use of PCs, virtualization, and other technologies from the IT world is already common. However, it is advisable to avoid implementing solutions in OT that require a higher level of knowledge in information technologies. Autonomous solutions that include both cybersecurity and physical security and remote access are mandatory in OT. IT personnel may not be available to provide support at 2 a.m.

In summary, ensure that the communications and systems infrastructure that supports production is easy to manage and robust. Achieving a high OEE and a reduced TCO are always objectives in any industrial project.

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