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Schneider Electric has introduced EcoStruxure Foxboro Software Defined Automation (SDA), the first open, software-defined Distributed Control System (DCS). This innovation aims to modernize industrial operations by enhancing flexibility and reducing costs while maintaining reliability.

A recent report highlighted that closed systems can cost mid-sized companies 7.5% of revenue annually. Foxboro SDA separates hardware from software, facilitating easier upgrades and integration with advanced technologies such as AI.