SIMATIC Software Platform as a Service provides a cloud-based IT infrastructure with preinstalled and preconfigured SIMATIC software. This engineering environment for the SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system allows short-term and flexible use for a limited period.

The virtual IT infrastructure in the data center of the cloud service provider provides all necessary resources such as computing power, memory, networks, etc. Fully configured and preinstalled virtual machines are provided in the cloud. These can also be adapted to individual need during use, for example by installing additional software.