August 16, 2025

The 7 Core Capabilities of an Industrial Data Platform

David Ariens from IT/OT Insider joins us to discuss the Industrial Data Platform Capability Map - a game-changing framework for manufacturing digital transformation.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

✅ The 7 core capabilities every industrial data platform needs

✅ Why contextualization is more than just tree structures

✅ How to start small but think big with data platforms

✅ Where Unified Namespace (UNS) fits in the capability map

✅ Common pitfalls when integrating IT and OT systems

David shares insights from 12 years at BASF and his current work helping companies scale their data initiatives. He also introduces the new IT/OT Academy - a structured 6-session online course for professionals navigating IT/OT integration.