Digital Capability vs System Complexity
Define NIS2-compliant system boundaries and interface registers before integrating digital platforms to contain security scope and support obligations.
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Regulations
Business Context
Digital platforms, connected equipment, advanced analytics, digital twins, intelligent maintenance, and integrated information systems can improve visibility and decision quality. Expanding digital functionality can also increase software interfaces, data dependencies, integration requirements, and support complexity.
Green Field Industrial Projects TRIZ Resolution
Build digital capability around standardized architectures, common data models, modular services, and clearly defined interfaces. Add digital functions according to operational value rather than connecting every available system simply because integration is technically possible.
Applicable TRIZ Principles
Principle 1 – Segmentation structures digital capability into modular functional services.
Principle 5 – Merging consolidates compatible information and platforms.
Principle 6 – Universality uses common digital infrastructure across multiple operational functions.
Expected Outcome
Greater digital capability
Lower integration complexity
Better data consistency
Easier lifecycle support
Decision Indicators
Early indicators include:
Similar data is maintained independently across multiple systems.
New digital functions require numerous custom interfaces.
Integration failures affect unrelated operational applications.
Digital support requirements grow faster than operational value.
Systems are connected without clear functional justification.