Some of the current challenges industry players must navigate include:

• Scalability: As worldwide energy demand grows, your infrastructure needs to scale quickly and cost-efficiently to keep up. In addition, as the industry standards evolve and solutions outgrow the limits of conventional technology, you need a modern software platform to be able to sync on all levels of your business process. zenon Energy Edition scales with your organization, improving productivity even as you grow.
   
• Security: As the energy industry modernizes, facilities require reliable IT-based communication networks and more remote connections. These connections enable remote monitoring and other vital processes, allowing access to external facilities and control rooms. As a result, it is more important than ever for facility operators to safeguard their networks using appropriate security technology. With top-of-the-line security features such as role-based user administration and encrypted network communication, zenon Energy Edition protects against data loss and unauthorized access.
   
• Connectivity: Energy suppliers must meet expectations for connectivity and communication in increasingly heterogeneous environments. zenon supports all major energy industry communication standards, including IEC 60870-101/104, DNP3 and IEC 61850.

Overcoming these challenges can help ensure long-term success. That's why it's essential to choose automation software designed to accommodate each industry-specific challenge the future presents.