Resilient, secure, and flexible PLC software updates at scale
B&R’s Software Edge Update Service is a local edge service that enables safe, flexible, and automated PLC software updates directly at the machine level. It bridges central fleet management systems with the actual deployment interfaces of B&R PLCs, ensuring resilience, rollback safety, and compliance with upcoming cybersecurity regulations.
Safe, secure and streamlined field updates
The solution addresses growing demand for secure, remote software management, along with compliance with evolving cybersecurity regulations such as CRA (Cyber Resilient Act) and NIS-2 (Network and Information Systems Directive 2). No engineering tools are needed, as updates are provided via HMI or APIs. The system automatically runs safe version checks, and includes compatibility safeguards and rollback capabilities to ensure guaranteed stability and resilience with reduced risk. B&R’s Software Update Edge Service brings secure, automated PLC updates to the machine level, reducing risk, downtime, and lifecycle costs while future-proofing operations for evolving cybersecurity demands. Manuel Sanchez-Marchan Head of Product Management and UX - Automation Software By de-risking field updates, Software Edge Update Service reduces lifecycle costs, and future-proofs machines in terms of compliance, while also giving OEMs full control over their deployment workflows. Compared to manual approaches, it reduces downtime due to updates and dramatically reduces requirements for site visits to carry out updates.
Future-proof for emerging challenges
For OEMs, this allows machines to be updated as security needs and compliance requirements evolve, allowing future-proofing against evolving standards and emerging threats. Updates can be scaled across fleets without high service costs, while northbound APIs allow integration with any fleet management tool. Crucially, it can act as a strategic enabler for novel OEM business models such as Software as a Service and subscription-based services, opening up new possibilities and revenue streams. For end users, it means timely and effective updates and ongoing compliance, without the need for specialist on-site skills. 100% rollback capabilities mean that critical systems are never at risk of prolonged downtime.
B&R’s Software Update Edge Service brings secure, automated PLC updates to the machine level, reducing risk, downtime, and lifecycle costs while future-proofing operations for evolving cybersecurity demands.