Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) is an open system that enables the seamless interaction of automation components, software and higher-level systems and services. This is achieved by consistent data management, worldwide standards and uniform interfaces—from field level to corporate management level. The system offers simulation tools, seamlessly integrated engineering and transparent plant operation, which pair together in TIA Portal for increased flexibility, speed and productivity. The features are built for system integrators and machine builders, as well as plant operators, making the system well-suited for automation in the Digital Enterprise.
