Siemens Realize LIVE and Automate 2024: An Industry Update on IT/OT Convergence

This IDC Market Note discusses the trends revealed in industry events in May 2024. The events covered are Automate 2024 and Siemens Realize LIVE 2024. The trends highlight and validate trends previously identified by IDC, which are centered around data-driven operations. "I didn't see anything new or surprising show up at these events," says Jonathan Lang, research director for IDC's Worldwide IT/OT Convergence Strategies research program. "But that's actually a good thing because it means the industry is clear on next steps and are making actionable change and technology development to realize them."