OMRON and Cognizant Join Forces to Transform Manufacturing with IT-OT Integration!

OMRON Corporation and Cognizant have entered a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing the manufacturing sector through the integration of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). This collaboration will target key industries including automotive, semiconductors, electronics, industrial manufacturing, life sciences, and consumer goods, bringing together their combined expertise to drive innovation and sustainability.

OMRON brings its OT capabilities to the table, including products such as sensors, controllers, servo motors, safety equipment, and robots, while Cognizant contributes its robust IT expertise in areas like cloud computing, AI, IoT, and digital twin technologies. Together, these technologies will empower manufacturers to unlock the full potential of their operations by bridging the gap between IT and OT, ensuring smarter, more efficient manufacturing processes.

The collaboration aims to enhance sustainable manufacturing, improve workforce efficiency, boost productivity, and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With OMRON’s extensive range of products — over 200,000 SKUs — the companies will leverage advanced data analytics to identify and prioritize IT-side challenges, implementing improvements to optimize manufacturing operations.

OMRON’s CEO, Junta Tsujinaga, emphasized the importance of the partnership, stating, “Through this collaboration, we aim to integrate IT and OT to address time-sensitive challenges in manufacturing, improving productivity, reducing operational losses, and accelerating management decisions. Together, we will lead the charge in promoting cutting-edge, sustainable manufacturing.”

Cognizant’s CEO, Ravi Kumar S, added, “Our clients are looking for a strategic partner with deep industry expertise and the ability to manage complex technologies across all layers of the digital factory. This partnership will drive the future of manufacturing by utilizing emerging technologies and fully integrating IT and OT systems to create a connected, intelligent, autonomous, and sustainable manufacturing environment.”

As OMRON and Cognizant work together, they are set to pave the way for a new era in manufacturing — one that is smarter, more sustainable, and resilient, with the integration of advanced digital technologies to transform operations worldwide. This partnership marks a significant step towards a digital-first, sustainable future for the manufacturing industry.