- Introduction of Emerson's (EMR, Financial) revolutionary Project Beyond platform to modernize industrial automation.
- Seamless integration of existing infrastructure with modern technologies such as AI without replacement.
- Potential reduction in integration costs and complexity for industries like energy, power, and mining.
Emerson (EMR), a global industrial technology leader, has announced the launch of Project Beyond, a groundbreaking software-defined enterprise operations platform designed to modernize industrial automation. The platform aims to integrate existing automation infrastructure with cutting-edge technologies, including AI and software-defined control, without requiring complete infrastructure overhaul.
Built on Emerson's DeltaVâ„¢ system and AspenTech's software portfolio, Project Beyond offers advanced computing environments, secure connectivity, DataOps capabilities, an app marketplace, AI orchestration, and a zero-trust security architecture. The introduction of the DeltaV IQ Controller, a software-defined controller that operates on commercial servers, promises enhanced scalability and flexibility.
This revolutionary platform addresses the challenges of managing complex industrial data and enables enterprise-wide optimization. It offers significant cost reductions and complexity management for industries such as energy, power, life sciences, chemical, and mining.
"Project Beyond will empower companies to modernize automation and harness new technologies without the need for a full system replacement," said Ram Krishnan, Emerson's chief operating officer. "We are using the power of software-defined control to turn trapped data into powerful operational efficiencies."
The key components of Project Beyond include modern computing environments, networking and connectivity, DataOps, an app marketplace, AI orchestration, and zero-trust security architecture, providing a comprehensive platform for industrial transformation. Emerson's strategic move aligns with its vision of "Boundless Automation," integrating innovations for more secure, flexible, and cost-efficient automation solutions.
