Good morning Everyone

Just started my day with curiosity and I was just wondering if anyone can guide me on :

Q) Is there something like SAAS that exists for PLC or other Automation techniques??

Why this question :

I was thinking on cloud platform for the PLC development / programming and as we are already in an era of Industry 4.0, it makes very little logical sense that we still have to install the TIA / STEP 7 in VMs or the local PCs for overall configuration of the plant / process.
So,  to overcome the problems of storage and slower processing , and high investment on local servers ; is there anything like SAAS for the field of Automation?? 

-- Vignesh

Hi,

please have a look here:

https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109739390 

https://www.industry40today.com/tia-portal-moves-into-the-cloud-a-step-towards-to-industry-4-0/

Regards

Siemens does have a solution which amounts to a VPN and RDP to a remote installation of TIA Portal, which I'm sure is a nice option to have. Unfortunately, I find that when servicing equipment in the field, a stable internet connection may not be a luxury that I have, so I need a local installation of my programming software.

I don't imagine we will have a reliable solution to this until at least Industry 4.7 Beta 2.