Hi,
I would like to get some insight and comments from AVEVA on the Roadmap regarding Remote Access setup for the Plant Scada 2020. As I understand this is Citect Scada 2018 R2 in new naming? Please fill in and correct me if I've misunderstood.
The current arrangement needed to setup remote access with Citect Scada 2018 R2 as I know it, is heavily loaded with various licenses. And if you would like to use Citect AnyWhere you need Server setup with RDP licensing as well.
I've been comparing same remote access feature with Ignition Scada system and in a test case from our local distributor for both Citect and Ignition, the total price for Citect (hwr, licenses, Citect AnyWhere) was approx. 56k$. The same features with Ignition Scada, was approx. 30k$. I know we cant compare these systems 1 to 1 but, the initial price difference is significant, and as mention this is mainly licensing.
Integrated operations and remote access solutions has high focus among our customers, as we see this focus world wide, I'm sure this is on AVEVA table daily as well.
I've been working with many different Scada systems the last 25 years and even though I'm quit "rookie" to Citect Scada I don't doubt in my statement claiming Citect is one of the best and most robust Scada system out there. But we are all getting challenged by customers and our Boards to reduce cost.
Looking forward to your comment and how the road map is planned.
Thanks
Rune Johannessen
