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Software automation is a core capability within Schneider Electric’s agnostic software portfolio, helping businesses improve operational efficiency across the industrial lifecycle. By bringing electrification, automation, and digital intelligence together, automation in software connects systems, data, and teams for better visibility, control, and decision-making. Schneider Electric’s automation software supports a seamless, collaborative data flow from design and build through operate and maintain, helping reduce manual intervention and improve productivity. This connected approach to software automation enables smarter, more efficient, and resilient industrial operations.
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We offer a vast portfolio of empowering, agnostic software solutions to improve efficiency of your operations throughout the entire lifecycle, from design and build to operate and maintain.
Automation in software is built into Schneider Electric’s agnostic portfolio, supporting each stage of the industrial lifecycle. Industrial Automation software connects operations, while Power Distribution improves electrical visibility. Grid software supports network management, Facility software strengthens asset and energy performance, Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software supports data center operations, and Engineering Tools aid design and configuration. This automation software enables connected software automation from design and builds through operate and maintain.
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Software License Configurator
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Programming software for Modicon PACs (formerly Unity Pro)
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Configuration software for Zelio Logic smart relays (SR2/ SR3)
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Setup software to configure Altivar, Altistart, Lexium and TeSys motor control devices
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Classic configuration software compatible with Harmony and Magelis HMI
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Intuitive software designed to help optimise and size up electrical installation components (formerly Ecodial)
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1. What is industrial automation software?
Automation software combines control systems, applications, and digital tools to automate industrial processes with less manual intervention. In modern industrial software, automation is embedded across operations to connect equipment and data, improve process visibility, support consistent performance, and enable faster, more informed decisions.
2. What are the benefits of automation software solutions?
Automation software solutions offer greater control, visibility, and efficiency across industrial operations. They reduce manual intervention, minimize downtime, and enable real-time monitoring and analytics. By connecting systems and data across the entire lifecycle, these solutions help improve productivity, ensure consistency, and support smarter, faster decision-making at every level.
3. How Does Automation Software Solutions Work?
Automation software solutions work by integrating with industrial hardware to monitor, control, and optimise processes in real time. They collect data from connected devices, analyse it, and execute automated actions based on predefined logic. This streamlines operations, reduces manual intervention, and enhances overall productivity and accuracy.
4.How to Choose the Best Automation Software for Your Company
To choose the best automation software, assess your operational needs, scalability, and integration capabilities. Look for user-friendly interfaces, real-time data processing, and compatibility with existing systems. Prioritise solutions that offer strong support, customisation, and proven industry performance.
5. What is software automation?
Software automation uses digital tools, control logic, and connected applications to perform repetitive or rule-based tasks with limited manual input. In industrial environments, it helps coordinate equipment, data, and workflows, improving consistency, visibility, speed, and operational efficiency across processes.
6. What is the role of automation in software development?
Automation in software development helps teams streamline repetitive tasks such as testing, deployment, monitoring, and configuration. It reduces manual effort, improves consistency, and supports faster release cycles. In industrial software, automation also connects engineering, operations, and data across the lifecycle.
7. What are the types of automation software?
Types of automation software include industrial control software, workflow automation, robotic process automation, testing tools, monitoring platforms, and engineering applications. In industry, these solutions can support equipment control, power distribution, facility operations, data centers, grids, and design workflows.
8. How does software automation support digital transformation?
Software automation supports digital transformation by connecting systems, equipment, and data so processes can run with greater visibility and less manual effort. It helps organizations standardize workflows, respond faster to changing conditions, improve decisions, and scale digital operations across the industrial lifecycle.
9. What is the difference between automation software and manual processes?
Automation software uses predefined logic, data, and connected systems to perform tasks consistently with less human intervention. Manual processes rely more heavily on people to execute, check, and repeat each step. Automation can improve speed, accuracy, scalability, and visibility while allowing teams to focus on higher-value work.