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In a recent note from ABI Research, industry analyst James Prestwood discusses the recent growth of Industrial DevOps. His article, “A Guiding Hand: How Industrial DevOps Supports the Software-Defined Automation Transition,” walks through the reasons why and how Industrial DevOps helps organizations prepare for the future. Below are some of our key takeaways as the leader in Industrial DevOps and a platform provider that has helped over 100 customers advance along their industrial transformation journey.
The New Face of Automation
Industrial DevOps and Software-Defined Automation (SDA) are reshaping the automation landscape, bringing the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Operational Technology (OT) world closer to the IT domain. As software-defined automation promotes flexible automation architectures, the need for a robust solution to manage code changes and controller assets becomes crucial. However, industrial DevOps isn't just for those leading manufacturers at the forefront of software-defined automation; it offers significant value for all automation environments.
Industrial DevOps Benefits
Software-defined automation introduces challenges such as increased cybersecurity threats, larger code bases, and a shrinking automation engineering workforce. Industrial DevOps platforms help address these challenges by providing:
- Enhanced Cybersecurity through Visibility, Governance, and Control: Industrial DevOps platforms enable rapid code rollback, blocking of malicious actors, and an inclusive view of automation activities, bolstering OT cybersecurity.
- Remote Management: Automation engineers can remotely manage and code connected PLCs, optimizing workforce efficiency and transparency.
- Simplified Complexity: Industrial DevOps platforms offer a centralized source of truth for tracking code changes and highlighting errors, streamlining the coding process and reducing low-value tasks.
Copia: Leading the Way in Industrial DevOps
Copia's industrial DevOps platform includes industrial code source control, automatic backups, and Disaster Recovery (DR), which fortify Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and empower manufacturers and distributors to:
- Gather and Collaborate on PLC Code: Copia's Git-Based Source Control enables Git-based collaboration and supports code validation across multiple vendors, fostering a modern approach to automation that attracts new talent.
- Automate Backup and Disaster Recovery: Copia's DeviceLink provides automatic backup and disaster recovery, ensuring business continuity in the face of increasing automation complexity.
- Monitor and Collaborate Effectively: Copia allows engineers to collaborate on PLC code, monitor hardware and software assets, track code changes, and recover rapidly from disasters.
In conclusion, industrial DevOps is vital for manufacturers of all sizes. Copia's comprehensive platform empowers manufacturers to navigate the complexities of software-defined automation, streamline automation processes, and ensure business continuity. Copia's focus on code management, collaboration, and security makes it the #1 provider in the industrial DevOps space.
To find out how Copia can help your organization unlock the full potential of automation and achieve operational excellence, contact us today.