Many Distributed Control Systems (DCS) suppliers have released a new generation of offerings in which the industrial control system is virtualized and “software-defined” to a much greater degree than in previous models. Many of the leading global DCS vendors have briefed ARC in recent months regarding the benefits of their software defined automation systems and spotlighting some key case studies that highlight the increasing adoption of these systems in real world control applications.
"By leveraging virtualization, modular architecture, and open standards, Software Defined Architecture(SDA) helps manufacturers accelerate system design and deployment. Research shows adopting SDA allows manufacturers to reduce time to market by 50 percent and commissioning time by 60 percent. SDA also allows manufacturers to adapt production lines quickly to meet changing customer demands and shorter product lifecycles," according to Mark Sen Gupta, Research Director and key author of ARC's Distributed Control Systems Market Research.
Distributed Control Systems Market Trends
In addition to providing detailed competitive market share data, the research also addresses key market trends as follows:
- Incorporation of AI and ML
- Software-defined Process Automation
- Beyond Main Automation Contractor
- Modular Automation
- Remote Operations Management
- Higher Levels of Cybersecurity
- Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) Convergence
- Ethernet-APL
- OPC Foundation Growth Activities
- Industry 4.0 is a Catalyst for DCS Transformation
- Compute is Moving to the Edge
Leading Suppliers to the Distributed Control Systems Market Identified
In addition to providing specific market data and industry trends, this ARC market research also identifies and positions the leading suppliers to this market and provides and summarizes their relevant offerings. An alphabetical list of key suppliers covered in this analysis includes: ABB, Emerson Automation Solutions, Honeywell, Siemens, Yokogawa.
About the Distributed Control Systems Research
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