SIMATIC Virtualization as a Service

Why SIMATIC Virtualization as a Service?

SIMATIC Virtualization as a Service delivers a complete, ready-to-run virtualization solution of PC-based control systems from a single source. Hardware, software, setup, and lifecycle services are fully integrated, from host and hypervisor configuration to virtual machines, operating systems, and turnkey software installation. Comprehensive support ensures reliable operation at every stage.

With high-availability and hyperconverged infrastructure, workloads automatically shift during failures to keep systems running, maximize uptime, simplify expansion, and make management easier and more efficient.

Key benefits

Enable ready-to-run, high-availability virtualization

System-tested and pre-configured virtualization platform for industrial applications, supporting high availability of the entire system.

Operate more sustainably

High energy efficiency and space savings through the virtualization platform and optimized use of IT resources.

Saves costs through virtualization

Cost reduction due to energy and space savings as well as optimized maintenance and modernization.

Featured capabilities

Service package

Our single-source service delivers a complete, turnkey virtualization solution. We provide all hardware, software, and comprehensive lifecycle support, managing deployment to ensure your system is immediately operational.

Comprehensive support

Throughout the lifecycle of the virtualized system, we take care of comprehensive support for all technical questions about the function, use, and operation of the system components.

Hyperconverged Infrastructure

The optional Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) provides high availability for virtual machines, and thus, the installed applications (e.g., SIMATIC PCS neo, SIMATIC PCS 7, SIMATIC WinCC, TIA Portal, BRAUMAT/SISTAR, etc.).

Discover how others use Virtualization as a Service

ZIPPE GmbH, Germany

Virtualized batch and cullet systems

The Siemens Solution Partner implements SIMATIC Virtualization as a Service for leading customers, making control systems more flexible, scalable and resource-efficient.

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Ocrim S.p.A., Italy

Energy savings through SiVaaS

Virtualized process control delivers 50% savings in space and energy while enabling flexible system expansion with preconfigured, ready-to-use components.

Sager AG, Switzerland

Building insulation 4.0 with SiVaaS

Sager used virtual machines to modernize its glass wool plant, integrating multiple applications on a common hardware platform. SiVaaS acts as the plant’s data center and decouples operating systems from hardware.