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Bridging the Connectivity Gap
Reference architecture for the seamless integration of IT and OT
The holistic view of systems is becoming increasingly important in production, which is bringing IT architectures more into focus. Despite numerous approaches, there is still no generally recognized reference architecture. Companies are therefore faced with the challenge of developing their own individual solutions. In this white paper, we present a scientifically sound reference architecture that can serve as a guide for the digital transformation in your company.
AI agents in established system landscapes
How to integrate AI agents using MCP and create genuine operational value.
In industry, AI agents are evolving from purely assistive systems into digital colleagues. They can independently gather information, assess contexts, prepare decisions and trigger actions in enterprise systems. This transforms ad-hoc AI support into an operational lever for efficiency, quality and responsiveness.
Industrial companies already possess extensive data sets in production, maintenance, IT and business management systems. Nevertheless, the benefits of many current AI solutions remain limited. Sustainable added value for the core business usually only arises when AI not only generates content but also understands processes, prepares decisions and can trigger actions in real-world systems.
This is precisely where AI agents come into their own. This white paper demonstrates how this challenge can be addressed using MCP as a unified, secure and scalable integration platform.
Implementing Catena-X economically
A guide for Mittelstand and SMEs.
The automotive industry is facing major challenges: Complex supply chains, isolated data silos and inconsistent standards make it difficult to exchange information. Especially in times of crisis, such as the semiconductor shortage or the blockade of the Suez Canal, it becomes clear how a lack of transparency affects the industry. Without an integrable and scalable data infrastructure, it remains difficult to react quickly to bottlenecks – especially for SMEs. Regulatory requirements are also increasing, for example due to ESG reporting obligations and digital product passports.
Catena-X offers a forward-looking solution for the automotive industry: a standardized and secure data space for efficient, transparent data exchange along the value chain. Read the white paper to find out how Catena-X increases transparency and efficiency in the supply chain – through an interoperable and cost-effective data integration solution. We also present a scalable solution based on our Orchestra platform and show you how to get started quickly with Catena-X, especially for Mittelstand and SMEs.
Modular interface architectures with Orchestra
The future standard for flexible and future-proof IT landscapes.
Today, businesses face constant pressure to adapt. Shorter technology cycles, new business models, increasing demands on time-to-market and growing uncertainties in cloud and platform strategies require an IT infrastructure that remains flexible and capable of responding.
At the same time, many IT landscapes have evolved over time. Monolithic systems, proprietary interfaces and numerous point-to-point connections lead to high complexity, long project durations, rising operating costs and increased risks of failure.
This white paper shows how modular interface architectures with Orchestra help to specifically reduce this complexity and implement a future-proof integration strategy..
The seamless integration of AAS concepts
Discover the potential of AAS for your production environment.
Successful use of the Asset Administration Shell (AAS) requires solutions that enable smooth integration into existing systems. As industrial assets come from various sources – such as sensors, machines or ERP systems – their data must be recorded, bundled and transferred to the AAS format.
This white paper presents a system architecture that enables the step-by-step integration of AAS principles. It shows how existing infrastructures can be adapted and optimally linked with the AAS methodology.
Digital product passport
Your guide to the EU Ecodesign Regulation and the opportunities for your company.
The Digital Product Passport is a pioneering EU initiative for greater transparency, sustainability and resource efficiency. From 2027, the EU Ecodesign Regulation will require its introduction for certain product categories.
This white paper will help you prepare for the Digital Product Passport. Find out how you can use it not only to comply with regulations, but also for greater sustainability and more efficient processes.
Process Mining
Optimize your production and material flows with data-driven analysis and smart integration.
In today’s data-driven industry, it is not enough to simply collect information – it is crucial to identify hidden patterns and use them to optimize processes.
Learn how Process Mining enables precise Value Stream Analysis that is specifically tailored to the requirements of the manufacturing industry. This white paper shows how the targeted integration and analysis of data increases efficiency. Using a practical example from industry, we illustrate how process mining uncovers inefficiencies, optimizes processes and creates competitive advantages.
