The Evolution of OT Architectures

Good software doesn't just solve today's problems — it anticipates tomorrow's. In this episode, we explore how the architectural decisions made in industrial automation today will determine how flexible, scalable, and resilient systems are for years to come.

Hosts Travis and Tom sit down with Kevin McClusky, Chief Technology Architect at Inductive Automation, for a wide-ranging conversation about how OT architectures have shifted over the past decade and where they need to go next. Kevin draws on years of co-leading Inductive Automation's Sales Engineering division, helping create the iconic Build-a-Thon, and working closely with the Distributed Architecture Working Group (DAWG) to unpack what's driving the biggest changes in SCADA — and how Inductive Automation builds its product roadmap around the real challenges integrators and end users face.

The conversation spans big-picture industry trends and ground-level practicality: What has caused the most significant architectural shifts in SCADA? What is the current state of industry standards, and why does DAWG matter? And what does Kevin see on the horizon that has him most excited about the future of industrial systems?

Guest:

Kevin McClusky — Chief Technology Architect, Inductive Automation