Google Cloud helps manufacturers bridge IT and OT data with Manufacturing Data Engine and Cortex Framework

Google Cloud's Manufacturing Data Engine (MDE) now integrates with Cortex Framework, providing manufacturers with a holistic view of their operations by bridging the gap between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) data. This integration allows for the analysis of industrial data with AI and analytical tools, leading to enhanced automation and valuable insights. MDE acquires, processes, and analyzes factory OT data, while Cortex Framework accelerates business insights into enterprise IT data. The combination of MDE and Cortex Framework enables manufacturers to connect IT and OT data, gain a comprehensive view of their factory operations, and make informed decisions based on AI-driven analytics. This offering provides manufacturers with a holistic view of their operations, allowing them to perform data visualization and analysis, and effectively leverage AI both on and off the factory floor. By consolidating OT and IT data on Google Cloud, manufacturers can accelerate operational excellence with data- and AI-driven insights. They can link enterprise data to factory floor insights, gain end-to-end process insights, drive accurate overall equipment effectiveness analytics, and operate more sustainably. MDE and Cortex Framework also enable AI-powered innovations, such as faster root cause analysis, proactive and automated maintenance, and flexible and scalable visual quality control. Harnessing data and AI through this integration empowers manufacturers to enhance agility, resilience, and competitiveness.