Q01 · AI & AgentsTrial◌ NewHorizon: 6-12 mo

AI Gateway & Model Routing for OT/IT Systems

A governed control plane for which model handles which operational-technology query.

As more models touch both IT and OT data, a dedicated gateway enforcing stricter latency, safety and auditing rules for OT-adjacent queries is becoming a necessary architectural layer.

Sequencing

Builds on Agent & Tool Protocols for Machine-to-Machine Coordination

AI Gateway & Model Routing across other industries

A governed control plane for auth, cost, caching, fallback and routing across model providers.

Platform

From the Manufacturing & Industrial Emerging Technology & Innovation Radar, Edition 2026.1, published 2026-10-01.

An independent, industry-agnostic radar curated by Shailesh Kumar.