Simplified Explanation 
of Complex Topics

This glossary provides an overview of relevant terms and definitions used in the context of our business, products and services. Our glossary is continually updated and expanded to ensure you're always up to date.

Iiot Iiot
Glossary

Industrial 
Internet of Things

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) involves the integration of IoT technologies into industrial processes to collect and analyze data from devices, aiming to optimize operational workflows.

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OT Backup OT Backup
Glossary

OT Backup
Essentials

An OT backup refers to the safeguarding of critical operational data and configurations in industrial processes. It ensures recoverability and integrity in case of disruptions.

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Production Devices Production Devices
Glossary

Mastering
Version Control

Version control is a system that captures changes made to files or projects and stores them in an archive with timestamps and user identifiers. It allows for reverting to previous versions.

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Disaster Recovery Disaster Recovery
Glossary

Disaster 
Recovery

Disaster Recovery refers to the planning and implementation of measures to restore IT systems and data following severe disruptions or disasters, in order to ensure operational continuity.

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Manufacturing-X Manufacturing-X
Glossary

Manufacturing-X
unites

An initiative aimed at smartly connecting manufacturing chains within the industry. Companies collaborate to establish a self-governed data ecosystem for Industry 4.0.

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Zero Trust Zero Trust
Glossary

Zero Trust 
adoption

Zero Trust is a network security strategy where devices and users are considered untrusted until they can be authenticated to gain access to protected resources.

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Tia Portal PLC Tia Portal PLC
Glossary

PLC Backup and 
Version Comparison

Unmatched data security and detailed analytics for reliable PLC system management and protection.

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Tia Portal PLC Tia Portal PLC
Glossary

Backup 
TIA Portal

Easily back up projects in SIEMENS TIA Portal with automated backups. Reliable protection for seamless operations and data integrity.

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OT Asset Management OT Asset Management
Glossary

OT Asset 
Management

Why inventorying all networked devices in production should be an industry standard.

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Production BI Production BI
Glossary

Intelligent 
Data Management

Large amounts of data accumulate in manufacturing facilities, often left incompletely analyzed. Intelligent data management allows analysis of multiple sources to create a digital representation of relevant parameters.

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Gear Wheels Gear Wheels
Glossary

IT/OT 
Convergence

IT and OT are merging in networked production. This brings opportunities for efficiency, as well as insights. But security risks caused by attacks on OT systems demand new strategies.

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NIS2 new security regulations NIS2 new security regulations
Glossary

Is Your Organization 
Ready for NIS2?

Get an overview of NIS2 and learn how octoplant can help you comply with the new cybersecurity standards.

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