With ondeso SR and eguide4DATA, you get a comprehensive approach to securing your OT environment. You don’t just monitor individual devices; you cover the entire system landscape. This allows you to maintain a clear overview at all times and respond effectively in the event of a failure.

Your benefits at a glance:

• Consistent backup of industrial PCs, PLCs, and automation devices
• Quickly accessible restore points for critical system
• Reduced downtime thanks to shorter response times
• Centralized overview of system statuses and backups
• Clear, standardized procedures for backup and restore processes
• High degree of independence thanks to software solutions from Germany

ondeso and PLUS4DATA have different areas of focus but complement each other very well in day-to-day operations. With ondeso SR, you maintain control over your industrial PCs; with eguide4DATA, you safeguard the data and projects of your automation systems.

Together, they provide comprehensive coverage across the PERA model. ondeso SR covers levels 3.5 through 2, ensuring transparency and control at the industrial PC level. eguide4DATA complements this at the control and field levels, covering levels 2 through 0.

This results in a comprehensive approach that spans all relevant levels. From industrial PCs to PLCs and sensor systems, systems are consistently secured and can be reliably restored in the event of a failure.

Backups within the Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture:

Secure Industrial PCs Centrally with ondeso SR

ondeso SR helps you create complete backups of your OT clients. This process captures the entire system state, including the operating system, installed applications, and individual configurations. In the event of a failure, you can restore the system to exactly this state.

A real-world example:
After a failed software rollout, some of the production servers no longer boot up properly. Instead of reinstalling each system individually, you restore the system to its last stable state and quickly get production back up and running.

This way, you not only reduce downtime but also minimize the need for manual intervention.

Secure PLC and Automation Data with eguide4DATA

eguide4DATA extends traditional backup approaches to the field of control technology. All relevant project and program data is automatically backed up and versioned. This allows you to see at any time which version is currently in use and whether it matches the approved version.

A typical scenario:
An unintended change to a PLC leads to deviations in the system’s behavior. By comparing versions, you can identify the change and restore the system to the desired state.

Since the associated peripheral configurations are also part of the projects, the restoration is complete and consistent.

ondeso and PLUS4DATA both share the same fundamental philosophy: OT systems should not only be managed, but also be able to be restored quickly and transparently in the event of a failure. “In industrial environments, every minute counts. A backup is only valuable if it can be restored quickly and reliably in an emergency,” says Peter Lukesch, CEO of ondeso.

PLUS4DATA specifically expands on this approach. The focus is on the secure and transparent management of PLC and automation data. “In the world of automation, changes occur daily that have a direct impact on production. It is crucial to be able to reliably back up these versions and restore them in a controlled manner, when necessary,” adds Silvan Pfirrmann, CEO of PLUS4DATA.

Combining these two solutions creates a comprehensive backup strategy for everyday industrial operations. This gives you greater visibility into all system statuses, reduces manual steps in backup and restore processes, and significantly improves the availability of your systems.

PLUS4DATA GmbH, based in Rülzheim, has been developing specialized software for OT and automation data management since 2020. At its core is the modular IIoT platform eguide4DATA, which offers automated, vendor-neutral data and version management for industrial automation devices. The web-based, scalable solution supports on-premises and hybrid cloud scenarios and combines versioning of PLC, robotics, and HMI projects with automatic change tracking as well as backup and restore functions, including sensor and peripheral configurations. A modular driver system enables the integration of various automation devices. eguide4DATA supports individual sites and global production networks through multi-site management, flexible licensing, and high automation to reduce manual intervention.

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