The “missing link” to run state-of-the-art virtualized IEC 61131-3 PLC software on modern cloud infrastructure. With current industrial networks, Proprietary PLCs and IPCs cause significant costs for maintenance and modifications. Being closed systems, cloud connectivity and AI adoption is hampered. Security compliance is hard as many legacy fieldbus protocols are difficult to protect. Hence, MLE proposes a converged OT/IT infrastructure based on open standards that: Uses State-of-the-Art security mechanisms. Provides scalability and flexibility to run Your AI. Improves Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Runs virtualized PLCs on open standard servers. Connects with installed fieldbus I/Os on Your Factory Floor. Robo/TSN is fully transparent and backwards compatible with legacy protocols. To mitigate risks, Robo/TSN can be introduced step-by-step, without changes to the PLC software.