The Winds of Change – Why Upgrading from GENESIS32 to GENESIS64 Is the Way to Go

The “winds of change” is a metaphor that brings to mind positivity and hope. I envision a breath of fresh air pleasantly blowing on my face making me feel good about upcoming change and its encouraging effect on the future. After all, “winds of change” promises necessary transformation and dynamic and forward progress.

Our GENESIS32 customers can apply this metaphor when thinking about upgrading to GENESIS64. Yes, the winds of change are coming, but this change will translate into substantial technological and operational benefits.

Let’s look at some of the many benefits to upgrading.

The Arguments for Upgrading from GENESIS32 to GENESIS64

We understand that your GENESIS32 license may be running applications that are critical to your success. However, after you see the advantages of using GENESIS64 automation technology, you may be asking yourself why you hadn’t considered upgrading sooner.

Here are some reasons to upgrade your GENESIS32 system:

Security: Outdated systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks and may not comply with newer security standards. GENESIS32 was introduced in 1997 and leveraged Microsoft technologies that no longer meet the security demands of many companies. But GENESIS64 is different. Designed with security in mind, in accordance with ICONICS’ IEC 62443-4-1 certification, this technology includes modern features around encryption, authentication, and authorization.

Scalability: GENESIS64 is more scalable, meaning that it can be easily expanded to accommodate new devices or applications.

Support Costs: Over time, the cost of maintaining an older SCADA system can increase. GENESIS64 is easier to support due to the robust set of documentation and available resources, active testing against modern security threats, and reliance on advanced hardware and software solutions.

Functionality: GENESIS64 offers a wider range of functionality including a native asset-based data model, intuitive graphics that provide more contextualized information to the operator, remote access, and responsive design to deliver information to any mobile device.

Standards: Through the integration of the Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation (FA) Connector, GENESIS64 is the ideal solution for supporting Mitsubishi Electric standard protocols such as MELSECNET and CC-Link. GENESIS64 also offers leading market support for current and newly emerging standards including OPC UA, BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, AMQP, REST, SNMP v3, and more.

Change Management: Thanks to online change support, users can add functionality or make configuration changes almost instantly without incurring any system downtime.

Improved Visibility: GENESIS64 provides operators with a more comprehensive view of their systems. This capability can help them identify and respond to problems more quickly and with greater accuracy.

Enhanced Decision-Making: Operators have access to more data and analytics tools with GENESIS64 allowing them to make informed decisions about how to optimize their systems.

Increased Productivity: With GENESIS64, organizations can improve efficiency and workflow by automating tasks. Operators will then be free to focus on other priority tasks such as troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Beyond these compelling reasons to upgrade, you’ll also be benefitting from a more advanced and powerful automation software that you can leverage to achieve further operational success and optimization. For additional details, please refer to our brief – “Top 20 Reasons You Need GENESIS64”.

You’re Not Alone – ICONICS Is Here to Help

We understand this upgrade can feel disruptive since you will be leaving familiar (although outdated and soon to be discontinued) technology and your operational comfort zone. You can rest assured knowing that GENESIS64 is a proven and highly successful technology that has been around for fifteen years. In fact, you’ll be in good company as most of our customers and partners have standardized on GENESIS64.

We also know that the decision to upgrade from GENESIS32 to GENESIS64 requires thought and planning that considers your operational needs and requirements. We get that. And ICONICS is here to help you. We have the expertise and experience to ensure a successful upgrade. In collaboration with our expansive partner ecosystem, we’ve assisted many organizations with their upgrades and will do the same for you.

Ready to get started? Please tell us a little more about your application here, and we’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.