IT/OT Convergence: Blueprint for Intelligent Infrastructure

The business case for consolidating power and data systems drives immediate and sustained OpEx reduction. Implementation approaches like Power over Ethernet (PoE) structured cabling deliver both upfront savings and long-term benefits. Organizations that successfully implement these strategies report: Supporting Business Outcomes While direct cost reduction remains top of mind if not the primary driver, IT/OT convergence delivers complementary outcomes that enhance the OpEx business case in sustainability, health and wellness and space optimization.

30% reduction in building operational costs

40% decrease in energy consumption

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Significant reductions in maintenance staffing requirements

"The greatest ROI from IT/OT convergence often comes not from the direct cost savings, which are substantial, but from the second-order effects of improved operational agility and enhanced employee experience—organizations that implement measurement frameworks achieve 30% higher total returns than those focused solely on infrastructure metrics." Scott Panzer, Vice Chairman, JLL and CEO, Digital Building Solutions

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