Webinar: Open, Software-Defined Automation–Why Open Standards Matter (Part 2)

September 11, 2025 at 10 a.m. Eastern / 9 a.m. Central / 4 p.m. CEST / 7:30 p.m. IST
When control logic is decoupled from the physical devices it runs on, operational technology (OT) systems can be more programmable, flexible and scalable. And when such software-defined automation (SDA) solutions, including Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert, are based on open rather than proprietary standards, the advantages multiply.

In a four-part webinar series on open, software-defined automation, experts from Schneider Electric discuss the origins, structure, advantages and use cases of an open, software-defined automation strategy. Through conversations, presentations and demonstrations, we explore the evolution and history of SDA, why open standards and technology partnerships are important, and what successful use cases look like today and in the future.

Register today for Part 2: Open, Software-Defined Automation – Why Open Standards Matter. This discussion between Schneider Electric’s SDA Country Director, Andre Babineau and an expert from UniversalAutomation.org is moderated by Automation.com’s Chief Editor Renee Bassett. It explores the what, why, and who of open standards and open automation, including the challenges, the partnerships and the benefits, including AI and edge computing integration.

What the audience can expect to learn from the webinar:

• Definitions and roles of open standards, including OPC UA, MQTT and IEC 61499
• The benefits of and challenges of open standards and automation
• The organizations and partnerships supporting the EcoStruxure Automation Expert solution
• The role of open standards in digital transformation, AI and edge computing integration and global collaboration