Alinta Energy sought to overcome two major IT-OT integration challenges: securely ingesting external PI data from partners, and enabling seamless enterprise access to operational data. Using AVEVA CONNECT Data Services and Databricks, Alinta replaced complex VPN-based pipelines with a scalable cloud-native solution, and rapidly integrated PI System data into modern analytics platforms. This transformation empowers business users, accelerates reporting, and lays the foundation for predictive analytics and AI-driven decision support.