Maximum efficiency and availability with SIMATIC Virtualization as a Service
Robust, secure, future-ready virtualization solutions
Smart management of technological resources is essential for industry, where downtime translates into significant financial losses and a substantial reduction in competitiveness.
The modernization of control and automation infrastructures must focus not only on operational efficiency, but also on resilience and sustainability. In this context, SIMATIC Virtualization as a Service (SiVaaS) is presented as a comprehensive Siemens solution that combines advanced virtualization, specialized services and preconfigured hardware and software components, ensuring a secure, stable, future-ready environment.
What is SIMATIC Virtualization as a Service?
SIMATIC Virtualization as a Service (SiVaaS) is a turnkey solution that provides preconfigured virtual infrastructure and support throughout the system's entire lifecycle. The solution includes the following capabilities:
› Configuration of virtualization hosts and the hypervisor.
› Installation and configuration of virtual machines.
› Deployment of the operating system and industrial applications (SIMATIC PCS neo, SIMATIC PCS 7, SIMATIC WinCC, TIA Portal, among others).
› Comprehensive support for operations, maintenance and updates.
This way, industrial plants can have a robust, scalable platform, reducing risk and simplifying the management of their automation systems.
Infrastructure ready for disaster recovery
Operational continuity is one of the pillars of SiVaaS. The Backup & Restore module, within the SIMATIC DCS/SCADA infrastructure, provides:
› Fast backup and restore, designed specifically for industrial environments.
› Support contracts of 3, 5 or 7 years, ensuring long-term backing.
› External storage on SIDSI Tape, ideal for secure, high-capacity, low-cost backups.
An approach that guarantees agile recovery from critical incidents (technical failures, ransomware, data loss…), complying with cybersecurity regulations such as NIS2 and strengthening plant protection.
High availability with redundant server structures
To minimize downtime, the platform integrates high-availability servers with vSAN technology, enabling
› Virtual machines to keep running even if a physical server fails.
› Easy infrastructure scaling through modular expansions.
› Centralized administration and simplified maintenance.
The result is maximum availability of critical applications, better use of hardware and specialized support, exactly when it's needed most.
Key benefits of SIMATIC Virtualization as a Service
› Ready to use: a proven, certified platform, ready to operate in industrial environments.
› High energy efficiency: reduced consumption and space savings in the server room.
› Cost reduction: lower hardware investment, optimized maintenance and simplified modernization.
› Greater security: regulatory compliance and protection against cybersecurity incidents.
› Guaranteed scalability: flexible infrastructure that adapts as the plant grows.
Virtualization has become an essential strategy for modern industry. SIMATIC Virtualization as a Service is a solution that combines cutting-edge technology, specialized support and a sustainable approach, ensuring plants that are more efficient, secure and future-ready.
If you're interested in modernizing your plant with a robust, reliable virtual infrastructure, contact us.