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Category of computer technology

Operational technology (OT) is hardware and software that detects or causes a change, through the direct monitoring and/or control of industrial equipment, assets, processes, and events. The term has become established to demonstrate the technological and functional differences between traditional information technology (IT) systems and industrial control systems (ICS) environment, the so-called "IT in the non-carpeted areas". Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Operational technologyA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Low carbon optimal operation of integrated energy system based on carbon capture technology, LCA carbon emissions and ladder-type carbon tradingInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: CompTIA A+ Complete Study GuideThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: A Conceptual and Operational Definition of Personal Innovativeness in the Domain of Information TechnologyCited 2,641 times
  5. Go sideways: Control system securityA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Security convergenceA closely related topic

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🗂️ The subject at a glance

  1. Technology
  2. Systems
  3. Protocols
  4. Origins
  5. Security
  6. Common vulnerabilities
  7. Critical infrastructure
  8. Governance
  9. Sectors

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🆕 Influential since 2022

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