Operational technology (OT) is hardware and software that detects or causes a change, through the direct monitoring and/or control of industrial equipment, assets, processes and events.
These three concepts - IoT, IIoT, and IoMT - represent different applications of interconnected devices and sensors in various domains, ranging from consumer applications to industrial settings and healthcare.
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are specialized computer-based systems used to monitor and control industrial processes. They are commonly employed in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, water treatment, transportation, and others. ICS consist of hardware, software, and networks that work together to automate and manage industrial operations.
SCADA, which stands for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, is a type of control system used to monitor and control industrial processes and infrastructure. It combines software, hardware, and networked systems to gather real-time data, provide control capabilities, and offer visualization of industrial processes.