OT/IT Convergence

Private healthcare is entering a period where operational risk, cyber exposure and data quality are converging. As hospitals become more digitally dependent, the gap between OT, IT and clinical technologies is now a material threat to safety, reliability and decision-making. This article explores why convergence matters, what recent national signals tell us, and how healthcare leaders can build the foundations for confident, portfolio-wide operations.

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As buildings become increasingly intelligent, the true value lies not in sensors or automation but in the alignment of systems, data, and purpose. When operational technology meets information technology, buildings stop being static assets and start behaving like living systems: responsive, efficient, and human-centred.