Solution: Run MIRA as a hybrid reference architecture on STACKIT
Use MIRA as a scalable, hybrid, and event-driven reference architecture that connects OT and IT across edge, on-premises, and cloud environments. Standardized building blocks such as gateways, asset integration services, industrial service bus, and orchestration and data platforms enable uniform machine connectivity as well as global software and configuration management.
On STACKIT, you operate this architecture in a sovereign cloud-native environment. Production data can be connected to cloud services—for example, for AAS, digital twins, or AI-driven optimizations. At the same time, standardized data streams are created across all plants, providing transparency and comparability between systems, production lines, and locations. This lays the foundation for software-defined manufacturing, where new functions are rolled out via software without having to redesign any factory architecture.
Competitive Advantage: Protect Industrial IP and Remain Globally Flexible
Protect your production data and industrial IP while enabling global digitalization initiatives. STACKIT offers European data sovereignty and high reliability, while MIRA provides a standardized OT/IT architecture.
Less vendor lock-in
Standardized data models and interfaces reduce proprietary dependencies.
Data-sovereign operation
Your data remains in European data centers and is subject to European regulations.
KRITIS-certified infrastructure
High availability and verified security standards for business-critical production data are guaranteed.
Global scalability with local control
MIRA blueprints can be rolled out in a standardized manner and customized locally.
The foundation: Standardized building blocks on sovereign cloud infrastructure
Combine MIRA as a reference architecture with STACKIT’s infrastructure. The event-driven, hybrid architecture connects edge systems, on-premises environments, and cloud services into a unified platform for IT/OT integration. This enables you to create uniform machine connectivity, scalable data processing, and consistent data models across plants, production lines, and thousands of assets.
Event-driven hybrid architecture
for edge, on-premises, and cloud
Standardized Building Blocks
for integration, orchestration, and data management
Uniform machine connectivity
via industrial protocols
Global orchestration
of software, configurations, and data flows
Foundation
for AAS, digital twins, and data-driven use cases
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the requirements for using MIRA on STACKIT?
First and foremost, you need access to machine and sensor data, as well as a basic network and security infrastructure in the plants. It is also important to have a secure connection between the production facilities and edge or gateway systems, through which the data can be integrated into the architecture in a standardized manner.
Can MIRA be integrated into existing plants in phases?
Yes. MIRA is designed so that you can start with a single plant, a production line, or selected machines. The standardized architecture model can then be extended to additional facilities, lines, and locations, gradually expanding into a global production platform.
How do MIRA and STACKIT work together during ongoing operations?
MIRA provides the reference architecture for the integration of OT and IT. STACKIT provides the robust cloud infrastructure for operating the central services. This allows data streams, applications, and updates to be orchestrated and operated securely across multiple plants.