Tech & Buying Guide

The definition of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) has shifted as technology advanced. In previous decades, SCADA described a unified package of hardware and software. Today, however, many experts use the term to describe the high-level software layer. This layer visualizes data from PLC and DCS networks. Despite these changes, the core mission remains the same. SCADA systems provide oversight for vast, geographically dispersed assets.