Information Technology (IT) or Operational Technology (OT) Convergence Market Report 2025

This Information Technology (IT) or Operational Technology (OT) Convergence market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The information technology (IT) or operational technology (OT) convergence market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $63.95 billion in 2024 to $75.32 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to integration of advanced technologies in industrial automation, the adoption of smart technology, expansion of connectivity and digitization of industry, integration of IT and OT systems.

The information technology (IT) or operational technology (OT) convergence market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $143.23 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of industrial automation, increasing use of connected devices and the internet of things (IoT), increasing cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure, growing awareness of the importance of OT security, increasing government regulations and standards for OT security. Major trends in the forecast period include cloud migration, cybersecurity integration, edge computing adoption, digital twin technology, AL and machine learning integration.

The rising number of cyberattacks is expected to drive the growth of the Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) convergence market. Cyberattacks, which involve malicious attempts to breach information systems, are becoming more frequent due to increased digital dependency, better connectivity, and insufficient cybersecurity awareness. IT/OT convergence plays a critical role in bolstering cybersecurity resilience by integrating IT and OT systems, allowing organizations to enhance their security frameworks and better mitigate cyber risks. For example, in July 2024, AAG IT Services, a US-based cybersecurity company, reported an 81% increase in cyberattacks in Australia between July 2021 and June 2022. Attacks on financial websites also surged by more than 200% in 2022, according to recent statistics. This heightened frequency of cyber threats is therefore driving the demand for IT/OT convergence solutions to improve organizational security and reduce vulnerabilities.

Prominent players in the information technology (IT) or operational technology (OT) convergence market are directing their efforts toward developing an open digital business platform, such as Siemens Xcelerator, to expedite digital transformation in product development, manufacturing, and operations. Siemens Xcelerator is an innovative, open digital business platform featuring a curated portfolio of IoT-enabled hardware and software, a robust partner ecosystem, and a marketplace. For instance, in June 2022, Siemens AG, a Germany-based technology company, unveiled Siemens Xcelerator, aiming to bridge the physical and digital realms by integrating OT data with IT systems, enabling enhanced visibility, optimization, and the exploration of new business models. This cloud-based open software platform facilitates collaboration among engineers, suppliers, vendors, partners, and customers on a unified platform accessible from anywhere, anytime. Siemens Xcelerator boasts a diverse partner ecosystem that offers solutions from Siemens and certified partners, fostering co-creation and collaboration across the industrial value chain.

In July 2024, IT Convergence, a US-based Oracle cloud-managed services provider, acquired Prophet One for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is aimed at enhancing IT Convergence's service offerings and expanding its market presence. By integrating Prophet One's expertise, IT Convergence strengthens its capabilities in delivering customized enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, particularly for JD Edwards and PeopleSoft applications. Prophet One is a US-based management and technology consulting firm, known for its specialized knowledge in ERP systems and technology solutions.

Major companies operating in the information technology (IT) or operational technology (OT) convergence market are Microsoft Corporation, Verizon Communications Inc., Dell Technologies Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Siemens AG, Intel Corporation, Accenture plc, International Business Machines Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Fujitsu Limited, ABB Ltd., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, Cognizant, HCL Technologies Limited, Wipro Limited, Rockwell Automation, Palo Alto Networks Inc., PTC Inc., Sierra Wireless, TeamViewer, Birlasoft, Allied Telesis, Armis Inc., OTORIO Ltd., MachineMetrics.

North America was the largest region in the information technology (IT) or operational technology (OT) convergence market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the information technology (IT) or operational technology (OT) convergence market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the information technology (IT) or operational technology (OT) convergence market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) involves the integration and alignment of traditionally distinct domains within an organization's infrastructure and operations. IT typically encompasses computing, networking, and data management systems utilized for administrative and business purposes, whereas OT encompasses technologies and systems employed to monitor, control, and automate physical processes in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and utilities.

The primary forms of IT and OT convergence include cloud deployment and local deployment. IT and OT systems are interconnected via cloud computing services, enabling remote access and management of data and applications over the Internet. Wired and wireless network technologies play a crucial role in facilitating this integration, utilized across various industries such as energy and utilities, healthcare, retail, consumer packaged goods, transportation and logistics, infrastructure and construction, telecommunications, automotive, agriculture, and others.

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The information technology (IT) or operational technology (OT) convergence market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as integration services, cybersecurity, cloud computing services, remote monitoring, and management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The information technology (IT) or operational technology (OT) convergence market also includes sales of sensor networks, edge computing devices, wireless communication devices, and industrial IoT (IIoT) gateways. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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