Industry automation is evolving rapidly yet many companies remain trapped in proprietary ecosystems that stifle innovation, increase cost, and limit scalability. The challenges of traditional process automation systems include:
- Vendor Lock-in: Proprietary architectures force companies into closed ecosystems, limiting technology choices and increasing long-term costs.
- Limited Scalability: Expanding or upgrading automation infrastructure requires expensive overhauls, disrupting operations.
- Cybersecurity Risks: Legacy automation systems were not built with modern cybersecurity threats in mind, exposing critical operations to increased risk.
As industries transition toward digitalization and smart manufacturing, the need for an open, software-defined approach to automation has never been greater.