Why OTbase?
Factory automation is getting ever more complex. Call it the Digital Transition, IT/OT Convergence, or IoT. No matter what you call it, it just keeps growing and more intertwined. Until not even the most seasoned control engineer exactly understands the nature of all those process networks. As a result, any of the following become a challenge: Assuring appropriate cyber security. Business continuity planning. Preventive maintenance. Planning new system extensions.
The remedy is well known: You got to have a comprehensive and accurate OT asset inventory. While everybody agrees on this, such a thing that acts as a map in the digital jungle of typical OT infrastructures is as rare in real life as albino elephants.
OTbase is a productivity and collaboration tool that caters to multiple stakeholders of any OT modernization effort, from OT security experts to engineers:
Performance-based OT security
Chances are you already have an OT security motion running but you aren’t happy with the results, and neither is management. With its strict focus on performance, the OT security functions in OTbase enable you to make progress — and demonstrate it.
Control and process engineers
Gone are the days when automation vendor A’s engineering software was good enough to stay on top of the game. When engineering and maintenance have to deal with dozens of networks, multiple vendor products, and overboarding digital complexity, a new tool is called for. Check out how OTbase is the new best friend of engineering.
Maintenance specialists
When maintenance specialists need more time to identify where a particular network switch is located than actually replacing the switch, you know you have a problem. OTbase fixes it.
IT audits
IT audits of OT infrastructure used to be frustrating for everybody involved. Fact is, walk-down inspections have become completely unnecesssary because you find all relevant configuration details in OTbase.
Governance
When management wants proof that cyber risk is acceptable, compliance targets are met, and the Digital Transition of OT is on track, they turn to OTbase for its outstanding reporting capabilities.