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Bridging the gap between IT and OT

Creating an autonomous data-driven grid ecosystem
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Siloed IT and OT systems limit automation and real-time control.
Why bridging the gap between IT and OT?
IT/OT convergence enables seamless data flow, faster response, and autonomous operation

This delivers one digital nervous system—from field to boardroom—enabling data to flow seamlessly from networks, power plants, and substations to operational and business systems, creating real-time insights and automated responses across the entire grid.

Key benefits
Connecting IT and OT systems to enable a unified, autonomous, and data-driven grid ecosystem across transmission and distribution operations.
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Improved grid resilience and service continuity

IoT sensors and ADMS enable real-time monitoring, fault detection, and power rerouting, improving outage prevention and faster service restoration.

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Accelerate automation and real-time grid control

IT/OT convergence enables seamless data flow from devices to systems, providing real-time insights and automated responses that accelerate grid decision-making.

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Strengthen cybersecurity across critical infrastructure  

Secure IT/OT integration with robust governance and end-to-end monitoring protects grid operations and reduces cybersecurity risks.

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Reduced architecture complexity through unified integration

IoT and edge architectures, combined with ADMS and SCADA, unify IT and OT systems into a single platform, improving interoperability and centralized grid management.

How NTT DATA helps

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Design IT/OT convergence architectures

Defined IT/OT architectures integrate components, IoT connectivity, data layers, and microservices, enabling a unified and efficient grid operations platform.

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Integrated IoT and edge computing solutions

IoT architectures enable IT/OT convergence by connecting devices to platforms, using edge computing and secure protocols for real-time data and seamless integration.

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ADMS and real-time system integration

ADMS and real-time systems enhance IT/OT capabilities, enabling unified control, fault detection, DER management, and optimized grid operations.

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Establish governance and cybersecurity frameworks

Cybersecurity governance and services ensure secure IT/OT convergence through end-to-end monitoring, secure protocols, and robust risk management.

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Proven impact
Automation maturity increased 

NTT DATA enables gas and power transmission and distribution organizations to evolve toward a unified and autonomous data-driven ecosystem—breaking down the barriers between IT and OT systems to enable real-time grid control, predictive maintenance, and seamless integration of distributed energy resources.

Results that matter
Gas & power transmission & distribution organizations achieve measurable improvements:
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Reduce data latency with real-time operational visibility

Seamless data flow from field devices to systems enables real-time monitoring and faster, more efficient decision-making across the grid.

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Increase automation across grid operations

IT/OT convergence enables automation and autonomous control of grid assets, reducing manual effort and improving response times toward a data-driven grid.

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Improve service continuity and reduce outage impact

Real-time fault detection, automated rerouting, and faster service restoration reduce outage impact and duration, improving grid reliability and quality of supply.

CALL TO ACTION
Create a unified, autonomous data-driven grid ecosystem. 

Unify grid intelligence

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