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STUDY REVEALS EXTENT OF OT BREACHES OMRON APPOINTS MARC IOANNIDIS AS GENERAL MANAGER UK & IRELAND
13/04/2021 14:58
A newly commissioned global study of over 250 global Operational Technology (OT) critical infrastructure security decision-makers, conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Schneider Electric, reveals that 91% of global organisations experienced at least one OT breach or failure in the past 18 months, even with security measures in place. These incidents led to service interruptions (51%), revenue loss (49%), and reputational damage (53%). Roughly seven in ten global critical infrastructure security decision-makers said they were concerned about their ability to protect their organisation; six in ten questioned their capabilities to detect an OT cyberattack.
The study highlights a critical gap: 51% still rely on traditional information technology (IT) practices to secure OT environments and only 40% have 24/7 monitoring in place for OT cyber threats. Operations’ principles – the practice of embedding cybersecurity into complex, mixed-technology operational environments – could
are likely instrumental in mitigating future OT cyberattacks. • Organizations that have adopted these principles report up to 53% faster recovery time and a 51% reduction in capital expenditure (CapEx).
• Nearly half of respondents indicate potential gains in company
compliance (44%). must be supported by secure deployment guidelines and environments.
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6 September 2025 | Automation
OMRON Industrial Automation Europe has appointed Marc Ioannidis as General Manager UK & Ireland. He succeeds Sam Tilley, who is now General Manager Nordic Countries. In this role, Marc North and Emerging Region, and is responsible for leading OMRON’s UK & Ireland operations, driving growth, and strengthening the company’s position in key markets. With more than 25 years of experience in the automation sector, Marc joined
OMRON in 2008 and has held a series of senior sales and channel management roles, most recently serving as General Sales Manager for the UK & Ireland. Over the past 17 years at OMRON, he has played a pivotal role in developing strategic partnerships, expanding market reach, and delivering customer-focused solutions. Marc Ioannidis said: “I’m honoured to take on this role and lead such a dedicated team. The UK and Ireland remain dynamic and innovative markets for industrial automation, and I’m looking forward to building on our strong foundations to deliver further success for our customers and partners.”
“Marc’s proven leadership, industry expertise, and commitment to our customers make him the perfect choice for this position. His promotion is a well-deserved recognition of his achievements and the value he brings to our organisation.”
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