ABB and Red Hat have announced an extension of their collaboration to advance process automation systems, leveraging Red Hat’s open-source platforms. This partnership aims to facilitate the secure and modular deployment of control applications for process industries.
The initiative combines ABB’s expertise in automation with Red Hat’s enterprise open-source solutions, focusing on integrating data analytics and artificial intelligence to promote autonomous operations. The collaboration builds on previous efforts where ABB and Red Hat worked together on digital environment infrastructure, enhancing the deployment of advanced analytics without affecting core operations.
Francis Chow, vice president and general manager at Red Hat, stated, “This extended collaboration with ABB marks a significant milestone for the industry at large, as we empower manufacturers with the tools and solutions they need to transform to better meet the demands of today’s increasingly complex industrial landscape.”
ABB’s system architecture is divided into two parts: a secure control environment for stable management of processes and a digital environment for scalable digital solution introduction. This dual approach allows incremental innovation while maintaining operational integrity and cybersecurity.
Stefan Basenach from ABB emphasized the importance of industry collaboration, saying, “Ongoing industry collaboration is essential to shaping the future of automation. Together with Red Hat, we’re advancing modular, scalable solutions that align with global frameworks.”
Red Hat platforms such as Device Edge and OpenShift will serve as foundational elements in this extended partnership. These technologies aim to provide robust support for lifecycle services within process automation systems.
The companies are committed to supporting secure adoption across multi-vendor environments aligned with global standards, aiming to boost confidence in digital transformation initiatives.
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