MachineCDN vs AVEVA: IIoT Platform Comparison for Discrete and Process Manufacturing
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AVEVA, now part of Schneider Electric following the $14 billion acquisition completed in 2023, is one of the oldest names in industrial software. Their portfolio spans process simulation, SCADA/HMI, MES, historian, and enterprise performance management — serving industries from oil refining to pharmaceutical manufacturing.
MachineCDN approaches industrial intelligence from the opposite direction: a purpose-built platform for manufacturing operations that prioritizes rapid deployment, predictive maintenance, and operational simplicity over process simulation and DCS integration.
This comparison examines where each platform delivers value, the realistic costs and timelines involved, and which manufacturing environments best suit each approach.