Software-Defined Automation: Market Trends
Price: Starting at USD 1,950
Publish Date: 28 Jul 2024
Code: AN-6230
Research Type: Report
Pages: 16

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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.

Research Highlights
- Recommendations for both technology vendors and manufacturers.
- Identifying leaders in the SDA ecosystem.
- Understand applications of SDA technology.

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?

Who Should Read This?
- Manufacturers looking to digitally transform their automation systems.
- Automation vendors looking to identify how SDA will likely impact competitors’ portfolios.
Companies Mentioned




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
Companies Mentioned
- Beckhoff
- Omron Corp
- Schneider Electric
- Siemens
- Yokogawa Electric Corporation
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