DCS vs SCADA: Understanding the Differences and Benefits Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) are pivotal in industrial automation, but they serve distinct purposes. DCS focuses on process automation and control within localized environments, offering high reliability for continuous processes like manufacturing and chemical plants. SCADA, on the other hand, excels in monitoring and controlling geographically dispersed systems such as utilities and pipelines, providing real-time data visualization and centralized management. Explore the full article : https://www.nextmsc.com/blogs/distributed-control-system-market-trends