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Repairing the IT/OT Skills Gap Starts with More Efficient Training

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“The most valuable skill employees can learn today is how to leverage technology to transform their work” suggests Jan-Henrik Svensson, Beamex CEO.

As organisations continue to break down the silos that separate information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT), the demand for professionals who can bridge these domains is becoming increasingly urgent. However, a widening gap exists between the skills necessary for IT/OT convergence and the training offered by traditional academic programs.

Professionals now need to equip themselves with hybrid skill sets that include technological proficiency, cybersecurity literacy and data analysis. This widening skills gap poses a significant risk to digital transformation programmes across a wide range of industries.

“Waiting for universities to catch up is not an option” stresses Svensson. “Professionals and organisations must invest in proactive training and strategic upskilling programmes if they are to remain competitive.”.

Read his full examination of why today's critical IT/OT skills gap offers a chance to reimagine and enhance training methods.

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A better way to calibrate – Since the establishment of Beamex in 1975, the company has focused strongly and consistently on calibration. Beamex is a technology and service company that develops, manufactures and markets high-quality calibration equipment, software, systems and services for the calibration and maintenance of process instruments. The company is a leading worldwide provider of integrated calibration solutions for improving quality and efficiency.

Beamex offers a comprehensive range of products and services—from portable calibrators to workstations, calibration accessories, calibration software, industry-specific solutions and professional services. Through Beamex’s global and competent partner network, Beamex’s products and services are available in more than 80 countries. Beamex is certified in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 quality standard.

Over forty years of experience in manufacturing and developing calibration equipment and systems, close co-operation with customers that have high requirements and uncompromising quality standards, shared by the people working at Beamex, are things that have made Beamex’s calibration solutions world-class. As a proof of Beamex’s success, there are more than 10,000 companies worldwide utilising its calibration solutions.

Beamex’s ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory is accredited and approved by FINAS (Finnish Accreditation Service). FINAS is a member of all Multilateral Recognition Agreements / Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MLA/MRA) signed by European and other international organisations, i.e. European co-operation for Accreditation (EA), International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and International Accreditation Forum Inc. (IAF).

What we do in a nutshell

We provide products and services for companies to streamline and digitalise their calibration processes.

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Photo of Beamex Beamex Follow on X Send an email 21/05/2025
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