IT architectures in automotive production have to be re-imagined through a variety of influences: Data-driven innovation projects of all kinds require dynamic communication between OT and IT systems across manufacturer and divisional boundaries. The increasing shift of IT systems such as the MES into the “private cloud” or even into the SaaS area requires an opening of the architecture beyond the plant. And finally, requirements of a legal nature and along supply chains mean that data and interfaces may even cross company boundaries. It is a challenge to consider these aspects in an IT strategy in such a way that scalability, costs, cybersecurity and finally data sovereignty are preserved.

The presentation will use examples to highlight how these very different requirements can be met technically, organizationally and operationally.