Tip Sheet

Calculating When to Switch Your SCADA

Is it the right time for your company to make the
switch to new SCADA software? The questionnaire
below is designed to help you answer this question.

COST

Answer the string of questions for each section

and then tally your score to see if this is the right
time to make the move.

FUNCTION

SUPPORT

1. Is the cost of keeping your

old SCADA software causing
you to think about converting
to new software?

5. Is a limitation in the functionality of your old SCADA software

causing you to consider switching
to new software?

9. Is a lack of support or expensive

support from you old SCADA software vendor making you consider
finding a new software package?

Yes | No

Yes | No

Yes | No

2. Is the cost of the new SCADA

software less expensive than
updating your old software?

6. Does the new software offer

you the functions you require to
run your existing SCADA system?

Yes | No

Yes | No

10. Is the new software compatible with the current and future
versions of the operating system
you use?

3. Will the cost of the new software

be cheaper than your current
software over the course of the
next 10 years?

7. Does the new software offer

unique functions and features that
your old software doesnt have?

Yes | No

Yes | No

4. Does the licensing model of the

new software allow for affordable
expansion in the future?

8. Does the new software have

flexible development tools to
create custom functions that add
value to your SCADA system?

Yes | No

Yes | No

Yes | No
11. Does the new software package conform to modern IT standards that are easy to support?
Yes | No
12. Does the new software vendor
have a good reputation for accessible and expert technical support?
Yes | No

Scoring: Each Yes answer equals 1 point. Tally the total number of Yes
answers for all sections to get your score. Match your score to the scoring key
below to see if it is the right time for you to convert to new SCADA software.

Total number of Yes

responses _________

Scoring Key
12-9: A score this high means that your old SCADA
software is failing you. It is definitely time to make the
switch because there are new modern SCADA software
solutions that can offer much more for much less it is
time to make the move.

6-3: A score like this means that so far you are somewhat
satisfied with your old SCADA software but there have
been problems. There may still be some better options
for you out there and you should continue to look to see
what new modern SCADA has to offer your company.

8-6: A score in this range likely means your old SCADA

software is not living up to your needs. Its definitely
time to seriously consider switching to new modern
SCADA. You may be getting by for now, but you will
likely have to make a switch in the not-so-distant future.

3-0: A score in this range means that you are very happy
with your old SCADA software but you may be open to
possibilities in the future. If problems do arise for you in
the future you can go through this list again; you may
get a different result.

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