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SCADA

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What is SCADA?

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is a control system architecture comprising computers, networked data communications and graphical user interfaces (GUI) for high-level process supervisory management, while also comprising other peripheral devices such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and discrete PID controllers to interface with process plant or machinery. SCADA systems are used to monitor and control industrial processes such as power generation, water treatment, oil and gas pipelines, and transportation systems.

What other technologies are related to SCADA?

SCADA Competitor Technologies

Distributed Control Systems (DCS) are similar to SCADA but typically used for process control within a single plant, whereas SCADA covers geographically dispersed assets.
mentioned alongside SCADA in 37% (13.1k) of relevant job posts
Wonderware (now AVEVA) offers SCADA software platforms that compete with other SCADA vendors.
mentioned alongside SCADA in 31% (4.8k) of relevant job posts
Ignition is a SCADA platform that competes with other SCADA software vendors.
mentioned alongside SCADA in 32% (4.1k) of relevant job posts
Siemens offers SCADA systems and components, competing with other SCADA providers.
mentioned alongside SCADA in 13% (9.7k) of relevant job posts
Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation) manufactures PLCs and other automation components often used in SCADA systems; competes at the hardware level.
mentioned alongside SCADA in 15% (6.6k) of relevant job posts
Rockwell Automation provides SCADA software and hardware, therefore competing with other SCADA providers.
mentioned alongside SCADA in 20% (4k) of relevant job posts
iFix is a SCADA software platform that competes with other SCADA vendors.
mentioned alongside SCADA in 39% (1.3k) of relevant job posts
Schneider Electric offers SCADA systems and components, competing with other SCADA providers.
mentioned alongside SCADA in 17% (2.6k) of relevant job posts

SCADA Complementary Technologies

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are field devices that SCADA systems monitor and control.
mentioned alongside SCADA in 17% (43.1k) of relevant job posts
Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) provide the graphical interface for operators to interact with the SCADA system.
mentioned alongside SCADA in 31% (22.6k) of relevant job posts
Modbus is a communication protocol commonly used in SCADA systems for communication between devices.
mentioned alongside SCADA in 22% (10.5k) of relevant job posts

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