Helping IT & OT Speak the Same Language

Through the work PMMI has done with its MaX Member Forum, this document has been developed to help solve the issue of effectively bridging the IT-OT gap.

Sean Riley

Jan 22, 2025

The cybersecurity gap between
IT and OT has grown more complex with the pervasive integration of computer and network systems in manufacturing.

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List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO

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Helping IT & OT Speak the Same Language

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Sponsor the 2026 Packaging Recycling Summit

List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO

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Finding Skilled Workers Remains a Major Challenge That May Worsen

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OEM Training Tools Lag Behind Operator Needs

Fighting Back Against Engineering Teams That Are Stretched Thin

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