The cloud – we have heard that phrase being thrown around more since the pandemic and no wonder with the many benefits that it brings. It is opening a world of possibilities for Operational Technology from improving multi-user collaboration to enabling system independence and delivering Software as a Service (SaaS).
Imagine modeling the design of a multi-controller system before commissioning on a laptop or getting instant access to the latest software capabilities. Streamline the way you work and tap into new insights right from your browser, all without needing IT support to configure, install and maintain it.
In this issue of Automation Today, we break down the advantages of SaaS in the cloud for manufacturers and consider the value it can bring to automation system design. We look at how cloud-native solutions such as FactoryTalk® Design Studio™ and FactoryTalk® Vault™ can bring siloed teams together.
In our customer case studies section, Products For Industry (PFi), an engineering company shares its experience investing in digital twin software to help their customers see the product working before purchase, while agribusiness Idaho Jersey Girls Dairy unifies disparate equipment with a modern distributed control system.
Additionally, I’m excited to share that our signature annual event, Automation Fair®, will be held in Chicago, United States, from Nov. 14-17 this year, and is now open for registration. The event will showcase the newest solutions and applications, strategies and insight around industrial automation for any operation to achieve greater results. You can expect to interact and hear more about some of our new and upcoming cloud-native solutions too.
More event details can be found in the following section. I hope to connect with you in Chicago!
