Software-Defined Automation: Market Trends

Price: Starting at USD 1,950
Publish Date: 29 Jul 2024
Code: AN-6230
Research Type: Research Report
Pages: 16
Software-Defined Automation: Market Trends
Actionable Benefits

Actionable Benefits

  • Gain a deep insight into the impact of Software-Defined Automation (SDA) technology in the industrial automation market.
  • Help manufacturers understand the benefits of SDA technologies.
Critical Questions Answered

Critical Questions Answered

  • What are the current trends around SDA in the industrial automation market?
  • Which automation vendors are investing the most in SDA in their portfolios?
  • Why should manufacturers adopt SDA solutions?
Research Highlights

Research Highlights

  • Recommendations for both technology vendors and manufacturers.
  • Identifying leaders in the SDA ecosystem.
  • Understand applications of SDA technology.
Who Should Read This?

Who Should Read This?

  • Manufacturers looking to digitally transform their automation systems.
  • Automation vendors looking to identify how SDA will likely impact competitors’ portfolios.

Table of Contents

Key Findings

SDA Will Present a Significant Challenge to Automation Providers That Stick to Traditional Hardware-Based Solutions
SDA Is a Fundamental Shift in Industrial Automation Architecture
With High Automation Engineer Retirement Rates, Old Infrastructure Will Significantly Increase in Cost to Maintain
Manufacturers Will Need to Employ New SDA Technology to Attract the Next Generation of Workers
SDA Is Pushing the Market toward Industrial Automation Standardization
Beckhoff, Emerson, Schneider Electric, and Siemens Look to Be Front-Runners in the SDA Market

Key Forecasts

Key Companies in SDA

Beckhoff
Schneider Electric
Siemens

Benefits of SDA

Recommendations for Technology Vendors and Manufacturers

Technology Vendors
Manufacturers