Public Infrastructure
A system that allows operators to control the flow of water through an aqueduct or canal.Transportation
A system for remotely monitoring and controlling a refrigerator car while it is on a train.Cities
Operational technology that allows a city to manage a system of chargers for electric cars.Energy
A system that allows solar panels to be remotely optimized including functions such as cleaning.Scientific
An automated weather station that can be remotely controlled and configured.Industrial
A valve under a chemical factory that is controlled by a system that produces batches of materials such as plastic according to a process control algorithm.Facilities
An office building or a data center with automated controls for heating, ventilation and air conditioning.Manufacturing
Control of equipment on a production line such as a robot used to assemble parts.| Overview: Operational Technology | ||
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Definition | The use of information technology to control physical processes and devices. | |
Notes | Operational technology is essentially an early version of the internet of things. Over time, the two terms are increasingly merged. For example, the term industrial internet of things is commonly used for modern operational technologies. | |
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