Expanding Our SCADA Capabilities: Building for What Comes Next
Industrial operators aren't asking if they should modernize anymore; they're asking how to do it without causing downtime, losing data consistency, or getting stuck with short-term fixes. SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems provide the monitoring, control, and data collection capabilities that keep industrial operations running safely and efficiently. At AUTOSOL, we believe the key is practical, customer-focused modernization, solutions built on real-world experience and designed to support your operations today and prepare you for what's next. And with decades of experience building industrial software, knowing how to do this comes naturally to us.
That belief is driving the expansion of our SCADA and Engineering group with a dedicated Ignition-focused team. Ignition is a modern industrial application platform used to build SCADA, HMI, and industrial data solutions, known for its flexibility, open architecture, and scalability.
A Customer-First Investment in SCADA Solutions
AUTOSOL has formed a new Ignition-focused team within our SCADA and Engineering group to better support customers modernizing legacy environments and preparing for more flexible, data-driven architectures. This team is integrated into AUTOSOL's solution delivery approach to ensure modernization efforts stay closely aligned with operational realities. And whether or not a project involves AUTOSOL software, our team will work on Ignition, ensuring the expertise and support needed to move forward confidently.
The goal is simple: help customers move forward with confidence, using proven platforms and architectures that support long-term adaptability.
Leadership with Hands-On Experience
The team is led by Lisa Clark, Manager of SCADA Solutions at AUTOSOL, who brings more than seven years of hands-on Ignition experience to the organization. Lisa has worked directly with operators to design, deploy, and evolve Ignition-based systems across demanding industrial environments, bridging the gap between technical architecture and operational outcomes.
She works closely with Trent Franklin, Director of SCADA and Engineering, to ensure this growing capability remains aligned with AUTOSOL’s broader delivery standards, cybersecurity practices, and modernization philosophy. The team is structured for focused execution today, with deliberate expansion aligned to customer needs, not trends.
This emphasis on people and experience reflects how AUTOSOL approaches technology: platforms matter, but outcomes depend on how they’re applied.
Ignition as Part of a Broader Architecture
Ignition plays an important role in modern SCADA strategies because of its flexibility, openness, and alignment with MQTT-based data flows. MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) is a lightweight messaging protocol that enables reliable, efficient communication between field devices, edge systems, and enterprise applications. For many upstream oil & gas and utility operators, it offers a practical path to modernizing visualization, integration, and system extensibility without forcing disruptive rip-and-replace projects.
AUTOSOL’s participation in the Inductive Automation Technology Provider Program reinforces this capability, but the focus remains on solutions—not platforms. Ignition is one piece of a broader architecture designed to support interoperability, scalability, and long system lifecycles.
Preparing for the Next Phase of Industrial Data
Many customers are already exploring or actively moving toward architectures that rely on MQTT, edge intelligence for local data processing, and decoupled data models that enable greater interoperability between applications. AUTOSOL’s Ignition-focused team is helping customers lay the groundwork for these approaches today, while preserving operational stability.
This work aligns naturally with AUTOSOL’s Communication Manager (ACM), and our broader industrial data strategy, which creates a foundation where SCADA, edge systems, and enterprise platforms can evolve together. As customers prepare for the next phase of industrial data intelligence, these building blocks become increasingly important.
What This Means for Customers
For customers, this expansion means:
- Deeper hands-on expertise in Ignition-based SCADA environments
- Practical modernization strategies tailored to upstream and utility operations
- Architectures designed to support MQTT and interoperable data flows
- A long-term solution provider focused on outcomes, not products
Most importantly, it reflects AUTOSOL’s continued investment in helping customers modernize on their terms—incrementally, securely, and with a clear path forward.
Looking Ahead
This Ignition-focused team represents an important step in AUTOSOL’s ongoing evolution. It is not a pivot, but a continuation of our commitment to meet customers where they are today while preparing them for what’s next.
As industrial data architectures continue to evolve, AUTOSOL remains focused on delivering practical, future-ready solutions built on experience, trust, and long-term partnerships.
Ready to learn more? Talk to our team.
Questions & Answers
Why is Ignition becoming an important platform for industrial operations?
Ignition offers an open, flexible architecture that supports modern industrial communication standards, including MQTT. Its scalability and interoperability make it well suited for organizations looking to modernize legacy SCADA environments while preparing for future technologies.
How does Ignition fit into AUTOSOL's overall modernization strategy?
Ignition is one component of a broader industrial data strategy. Combined with solutions like AUTOSOL Communication Manager (ACM), it helps create architectures that connect field devices, SCADA systems, edge computing, and enterprise applications through reliable, interoperable data flows.
Will modernizing require replacing my existing SCADA system all at once?
Not necessarily. Many organizations choose a phased modernization approach that minimizes operational disruption. AUTOSOL works with customers to develop strategies that preserve existing investments while introducing new capabilities over time.
How can I determine if an Ignition-based solution is right for my operation?
Every operation has different requirements. AUTOSOL's team can evaluate your current architecture, modernization goals, and operational priorities to determine whether Ignition, MQTT, ACM, or another approach is the best fit for your environment. For more information, reach out to our team.