Competition is intensifying between IT companies and operational technology (OT) specialists as manufacturers push digitalisation, with each side expanding into the other’s territory. Rockwell Automation, known for industrial automation solutions such as PLCs, is accelerating efforts to internalise digital capabilities rather than outsource them. A Rockwell Automation Korea executive said manufacturing digitisation requires deep OT understanding to be effective and to reduce risks. The company’s strategy focuses on digital twins, data analytics, AI and OT security.

Younglimwon Softlab said on Tuesday it has started a next-generation enterprise resource planning project for construction machinery parts manufacturer Jinsung TEC. The project focuses on upgrading the existing system, standardising companywide processes and building an integrated operating framework. Based on Younglimwon Softlab\'s K-System ERP, it will integrate core functions including production, quality, sales, exports, procurement, imports, logistics, costing, profitability, accounting, budgeting, finance, HR and payroll, while linking groupware, MES and EDI systems.