Emerson's 'Project Beyond': A New Era for Industrial Automation

Emerson introduces 'Project Beyond'. This initiative will modernize and integrate industrial automation. It delivers the industry's first software-defined platform. This OT-ready platform seamlessly integrates operations. It also optimizes industrial processes. Innovations in software-defined control drive this. Data management, zero-trust cybersecurity, and AI are key. Emerson's platform adds value without complexity.

Addressing Modern Industrial Challenges

Technology and AI advance rapidly. Computing power needs increase. Siloed data across assets is voluminous and complex. Companies need a new, cost-efficient approach. They must leverage automation enterprise-wide. Protecting existing investments is crucial. Project Beyond addresses these challenges directly.

Connecting Today with Tomorrow

Project Beyond creates a flexible platform. It is scalable and secure. This platform connects existing automation. It links to modern technologies. This empowers continuous enterprise visibility. Optimization and autonomous operations follow. Project Beyond also provides a consistent platform. It deploys and manages new AI applications. Contextualized data unlocks new potential. Industries like energy, life sciences, and mining benefit.

Building on a Strong Foundation

This new platform evolves from DeltaV™ DCS. AspenTech's software portfolio contributes. Boundless Automationsm vision also informs it. Emerson's platform reduces integration costs. It moves data across OT systems faster. Customers deploy new capabilities quickly.

Key Building Blocks of Project Beyond

Project Beyond features modern computing environments. It unifies edge computing with cloud power. This delivers unparalleled data analytics. Networking and connectivity are vital. Secure connectors and APIs are included. They connect existing OT systems. Legacy I/O also connects. The platform links to IT environments. DataOps forms a powerful data fabric. It weaves together all OT assets. Contextualized data becomes digital intelligence. An App Marketplace offers curated applications. A single marketplace provides easy access. AI Orchestration manages AI agent deployment. It enables a human/AI hybrid workforce. A Zero-Trust Security Architecture secures everything. It protects every access, device, and data point.

Flexible and Powerful Operations

This data-centric platform is flexible. It allows flexible deployment of mission-critical functions. The new DeltaV IQ Controller is an example. This software-defined controller runs on commercial servers. It brings increased scalability and flexibility. Resiliency and extensibility enhance operations.