OMRON and Cognizant Partner for IT-OT Integration in Manufacturing

Apr 9, 2025
OMRON and Cognizant have announced a strategic partnership to integrate IT and OT in manufacturing, offering a unique one-stop solution for digital transformation.

OMRON Corporation and Cognizant have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) in the manufacturing industry, announced in a press release. This collaboration positions Cognizant as the engineering partner for OMRON's Industrial Automation Business products.

The partnership aims to offer a unique, one-stop solution for digital transformation by combining OMRON's OT products, such as sensors and robots, with Cognizant's IT capabilities, including cloud, AI, and IoT technologies. This integration is designed to enhance productivity, improve workforce efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across various sectors, including automotive, semiconductor, and consumer goods.

OMRON's extensive product lineup will gather high-quality field data for Cognizant's Asset Performance Excellence platform, facilitating continuous IT-OT analysis and improvements. This collaboration seeks to address on-site and management issues, promoting sustainable manufacturing and operational excellence.

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