Welcome to the IT/OT Insider
We help you bridge the gap between IT and OT
Not with buzzwords.
Not with vendor pitches.
With real frameworks, honest stories, and a community of practitioners.
Who We are
David & Willem
We started this because we were frustrated. Frustrated that everyone talks about Industry 4.0 but nobody explains how to actually make it work. Frustrated that IT and OT keep building walls instead of bridges. So we decided to share what we’ve learned in chemicals, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure. The frameworks, the mistakes, the things that actually move the needle.
What we do
Three ways to become an IT/OT Insider
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Start here
The Industrial Data Platform
Why every data project starts from zero — and how platform thinking breaks that cycle. Our 6-part series and Capability Map.
The Unified Namespace Explained
It’s not a product. It’s not a protocol. It’s a design pattern — and it’s often misunderstood. We break it down.
Data Maturity Workshop Guide
A free moderation guide to run the one workshop that aligns IT, OT, and Operations on what matters. Templates included.
IT/OT Cooperation Models
Spoiler: forced convergence almost never works. Here’s what does — from silos to cross-functional teams.
DataOps Vendor Database
The vendor landscape mapped against our Capability Map. Updated regularly. No pay-to-play listings.
The IT/OT Academy
Explore our training options, both in public and private classes.