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Copia Automation Transforms Industrial Backup and Recovery

Copia Automation, a leader in operational technology for industrial sectors, has recently taken a significant step forward by supporting over 160 integrations across multiple vendors. This development is pivotal for various industries, particularly in fields such as food and beverage manufacturing, materials handling, and critical infrastructure operations. It enables companies to efficiently back up, track, and restore the diverse codes running on a plethora of devices including robots, controllers, HMIs, and network systems.

Industrial systems are not typically created from scratch; they are developed over many years, featuring upgrades and acquisitions that add layers of complexity. For instance, a water utility might utilize SCADA systems, controllers, and switches from different eras, posing challenges for recovery and maintenance. Without a universal and standardized recovery system, operators have had to rely on inconsistent backup practices which include everything from manual exports prior to updates to random files stored on personal devices. When disruptions occur—be they cyber incidents, operational errors, or hardware failures—the result can be a time-consuming and expensive search for the correct file at the correct version.

Copia Automation has tailored its solutions to address these uncertainties. Instead of compelling brownfield operators to standardize their numerous systems, Copia utilizes existing configurations and ensures compatibility with varying software versions. This ranges from the latest iterations of well-known platforms like Rockwell Automation and Siemens to legacy systems still in operation today.

With the introduction of Copia DeviceLink™, every operational site is enabled to maintain verified, trustworthy versions of their software, readily available for restoration. Automatic updates ensure that backups remain current without requiring manual intervention from the staff. Teams benefit from traceability—knowing who modified what and when—allowing them to roll back changes confidently in case of unauthorized or accidental modifications. This level of oversight is particularly critical for companies in regulated environments, where documentation of every change and restoration serves as an essential audit trail in compliance with standards like NERC CIP and IEC 62443.

Adam Gluck, the founder and CEO of Copia Automation, highlighted the importance of this comprehensive solution for large industrial operators. He underscored that successful recovery cannot hinge on device age or the manufacturer's brand, noting, "Large industrial operators don’t get to start from scratch. They run decades of devices from many vendors, and all of them need to be recoverable." The platform's compatibility not only enhances reliability but also provides a unified backup and recovery standard across various operational environments.

Copia's capabilities span devices from numerous companies including Omron, FANUC, Inductive Automation, and Cognex, among others. Copia Automation continues to expand its offerings, adding more vendor integrations to cater to the diverse machinery used in field operations. Companies looking to explore supported integrations can do so through their official website.

With the launch of this versatile backup and recovery platform, Copia Automation demonstrates its commitment to modernizing industrial operations and ensuring these critical infrastructures can recover efficiently and effectively from disruptions. It solidifies Copia's role as a critical player in the realm of operational technology, making recovery a seamless, standardized process backed by decades of operational experience.