Bridging the IT–OT Divide

Brief overview

India’s manufacturing edge will come from genuine IT–OT convergence at enterprise scale. This whitepaper outlines a practical blueprint: a unified data layer across ERP, MES, SCADA, and sensors; an edge–cloud architecture for real-time control with fleet-level analytics; AI at the line to catch defects and predict failures; and zero-trust security throughout the estate. It also details the operating model that sustains this stack : CIO–COO governance, KPI-linked incentives, and cross-functional squads—plus a staged roadmap to move from connected plants to intelligent, resilient operations.

Why you should read this

If you’re ready to move beyond proof-of-concepts and deliver measurable outcomes, this is your playbook. You’ll learn how leaders translate convergence into double-digit throughput gains, higher labor productivity, and lower downtime backed by a phased roadmap that ties each step to plant KPIs like OEE, quality, and energy. With Kyndryl’s integration approach (Bridge + Vital), you’ll see exactly how to bridge legacy and cloud, de-risk scale-up, and turn IT–OT convergence into board-level performance.