DCS Transition Simulator
Explore the financial impact of transitioning from traditional CapEx DCS to subscription-based automation models.
Analyze both individual project economics and market-wide transition dynamics, including the "death valley" effect that occurs during industry shifts to new business models.
Traditional DCS
Hardware-centric approach with high upfront capital investment, followed by annual service contracts and maintenance costs.
Subscription DCS
Software-defined automation with lower initial setup costs but higher ongoing subscription fees. Cloud-based with advanced analytics.
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Business Models
Compare the economics: Detailed cost breakdown of traditional vs subscription DCS approaches using a real 10,000 I/O point example.
- 20-year total cost analysis
- Cash flow timeline comparison
- Industry validation examples
Market Simulation
Model the transition: Interactive simulation showing how markets evolve during business model shifts, including the death valley effect.
- Death valley detection algorithms
- Multiple adoption curve patterns
- Realistic project lifecycle modeling