March 4, 2026 | Industrial Automation | Software

Key Considerations for Modern SCADA Systems

AutomationMesh sat down with Paul Haikal, Senior Commercial Product Manager at Rockwell Automation, to discuss the latest trends in SCADA, including what manufacturers need to know about the evolving state of manufacturing software in today's age of artificial intelligence and concerns over cybersecurity. Read More

Software Roundup

ISA Announces Publication of New Standard for SCADA Systems

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced the publication of ANSI/ISA-112.00.01-2025, SCADA Systems – Part 1: SCADA Lifecycle, Diagrams and Terminology, which is now available for sale on www.isa.org and is accessible to ISA members as a membership benefit. Read More

ASRock Releases New System Management Software, AiSMA

ASRock has moved to support their IoT controller line, the Industrial Robust Edge AIoT Platform, with a new software suite that runs on Redfish. AiSMA, their new system management software, is a straightforward method for existing customers to tackle system security and management, as well as an important signal that they will actively continue to support their products with value-added software. Read More

NORD Introduces Digital Twin Capabilities

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has introduced digital twins for system development. This innovative technology allows engineers to verify early in the planning process whether the drive concept is suitable for the system, even complex systems, significantly reducing the project timeline and achieving greater efficiency and availability. Read More

Decoupling Automation Software from Hardware

For decades, Foxboro DCS has served as the "brain" of many industrial operations, enabling real-time control and coordination of complex processes. But today's landscape demands more – greater agility, fewer costly upgrades, and simplified compliance. To answer those needs, Schneider Electric has introduced EcoStruxure Foxboro Software-Defined Automation to deliver flexibility, scalability and cost efficiency without sacrificing reliability. Read More