Connect OT and IT with a shared data contract

Connecting a machine to an enterprise system is only useful when both teams agree what each value means, where it came from and how current it is. A data contract makes those assumptions explicit.

Write the contract first

Specify equipment IDs, field names, units, time zones, quality flags and missing-value meaning. Identify the authoritative owner of each dataset and how duplicate events will be handled.

Choose a connection that fits

Inspect device protocols and permissions before choosing a gateway or API. OPC UA is one interoperability option; its existence does not establish support on every device. Verify versions and configuration.

Test failure conditions

In an approved environment, test missing signals, slow networks and duplicate events. Check that the destination exposes the correct state and can recover. Assign ownership of connection failures.

KAOTOR service approach (https://www.kaotor.com/en/solutions/integration)

Further reading: OPC Foundation: OPC UA (https://opcfoundation.org/about/opc-technologies/opc-ua/)

Discuss your problem and pilot scope with our team (https://www.kaotor.com/en/contact)