Stratodesk has unveiled a bold expansion into the Industrial Automation sector, signaling a shift in how organizations manage the convergence of IT and OT environments. Known for its ultra-secure endpoint operating system, NoTouch OS, Stratodesk is now extending its capabilities beyond traditional end-user computing to address the complex demands of industrial settings. The newly launched Industrial OT program is designed to integrate seamlessly with partners specializing in IT/OT hardware and industrial automation software, delivering bespoke solutions tailored to the unique needs of factories, energy plants, and logistics hubs.
Emanuel Pirker, Founder and CEO of Stratodesk, emphasized the company’s commitment to enhancing cybersecurity and operational efficiency within Industrial IoT (IIoT) environments. The NoTouch OS, a lightweight Linux-based system, offers a compelling alternative for industries eager to move away from Windows-based systems on the production floor. This strategic move comes as manufacturing and industrial enterprises face mounting pressure to modernize their infrastructure while fortifying against escalating cyber threats. Stratodesk’s solution not only simplifies endpoint management across diverse devices but also supports critical applications such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), automation platforms, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and IoT frameworks, all while ensuring secure data flow and protocol management.
Industry collaboration is central to this initiative, as reflected in partnerships with key players like Inductive Automation and Cybernet. Travis Cox of Inductive Automation highlighted how the integration of Ignition and Ignition Edge with NoTouch OS offers customers a scalable, secure deployment model that simplifies updates and central management—an essential feature for organizations pursuing digital transformation at scale. Similarly, Cybernet’s Jae Yun pointed to the enhanced security and efficiency achieved when NoTouch OS is deployed on their industrial computers, a combination that elevates endpoint management standards across industrial IoT ecosystems.
As digital transformation accelerates within industrial sectors, Stratodesk positions itself at the forefront, providing a bridge between IT robustness and OT resilience. By addressing cybersecurity, operational complexity, and the demand for scalable solutions, Stratodesk’s NoTouch OS redefines how industrial enterprises can securely and efficiently manage their modern workspaces without compromising mission-critical operations.
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