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Schneider Electric introduces open, software-defined DCS for industrial automation

This article was originally posted on Chemical Engineering Online.
Summary
Schneider Electric announced EcoStruxure Foxboro Software Defined Automation (SDA), billed as the industry’s first open, software-defined Distributed Control System (DCS). Introduced at the ARC Industry Leadership Forum, it combines Foxboro’s trusted reliability with the agility of open, software-defined automation to modernize industrial control.

What benefits or challenges do you foresee with an open, software-defined DCS—such as interoperability, lifecycle costs, cybersecurity, or workforce skills?

At the recent ARC Industry Leadership Forum event, Schneider Electric (Rueil-Malmaison, France, www.se.com), a global energy technology leader, announced the introduction of EcoStruxure™ Foxboro Software Defined Automation (SDA), the industry’s first open, software‑defined Distributed Control System (DCS). This breakthrough combines the trusted reliability of Foxboro with the agility of open, software‑defined automation, helping hybrid and […]

The post Schneider Electric introduces open, software-defined DCS for industrial automation appeared first on Chemical Engineering.

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