Cloud SCADA software that makes SCADA simple and affordable
SimpliScada is an end-to-end, cloud-based SCADA platform for small operators, water utilities and oil and gas fields. Connect existing PLCs and monitor, control and report from web and mobile, with no servers or VPNs.
What is SimpliScada?
SimpliScada is an end-to-end, cloud-based SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) platform designed for small operators, water utilities, and oil and gas fields.
- No on-site infrastructure: no local servers, VPNs, remote desktop setups or data backups to maintain.
- Plug-and-play hardware: an on-site communication link pulls data from PLCs and controllers over standard protocols, with no complex local programming.
- Cross-platform access: web, iOS and Android apps for live monitoring, data analysis and remote control.
- Visual Design Studio: drag-and-drop HMI screens, dashboards and trend charts.
- Alerts and reporting: automated daily and compliance reports, time-stamped logs and SMS/email notifications.
Why was SimpliScada founded?
SimpliScada was born from a simple idea: powerful SCADA technology should not have to be complicated or financially out of reach.
Our philosophySCADA should simplify operations, not add another layer of complexity to them.
David McBride
Co-Founder & CTOSerial entrepreneur and technology leader with more than 20 years of experience across telecommunications, SaaS, networking, and industrial automation.
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The challenge
Traditional SCADA was costly and complex
For decades, traditional SCADA systems have often required significant investments in servers, software, networking infrastructure, ongoing maintenance, and specialized technical expertise.
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Who it left out
Small utilities were priced out
For smaller utilities and communities operating with lean budgets and limited staff, those requirements could make comprehensive SCADA difficult to justify or, in some cases, simply unattainable.
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The solution
A cloud-based approach to SCADA
SimpliScada developed a platform that works with existing PLCs and controllers while reducing infrastructure requirements. The goal: make SCADA easier to deploy, easier to manage and easier for operators to use.
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Today
Modern SCADA for utilities of all sizes
SimpliScada provides secure monitoring, control, alarming, reporting, visualization and remote access for utilities and industrial operations, from small communities to distributed multi-site operations.
How does SimpliScada work?
Three steps replace the servers, VPNs, historians and third-party software of a traditional SCADA system.
Connect your PLCs
The plug-and-play SimpliLink Hub connects to existing PLCs and controllers over standard protocols. No complex local programming.
Stream to the cloud
Data travels securely into the SimpliScada cloud. No servers, VPNs or data backups to maintain.
Monitor, control and report
Use HMIs, alarms, trends and compliance reports from the web, iOS or Android apps.
Who uses SimpliScada?
Utilities and industrial operations that need reliable remote monitoring, control and data visibility without traditional SCADA overhead.
Municipal water
Treatment plants, wells, reservoirs and booster stations, with daily compliance reports.
Wastewater
Lift stations and treatment processes, with alarms sent to on-call operators.
Oil & gas
Wells, tanks, pipelines and compressors, from a single site to a full field.
System integrators
Resell or refer SimpliScada to clients on the PLCs they already use.
Take SimpliScada on the go
Download the SimpliScada mobile app to monitor sites, acknowledge alarms and view trends from your phone or tablet. No VPNs. No laptops.
- Real-time push alerts
- Secure remote access
- Live data and trends
- Automated reports
What can SimpliScada do?
Remote monitoring
Monitor tanks, pumps, wells and lift stations from any browser or phone.
Real-time alarms
Text and email notifications, acknowledged from phone or computer.
Works with your PLCs
Connect any controller over standard protocols, with no third-party software.
Secure by design
No exposed VPNs or remote desktops. A firewall at each site.
Utilities, counties and automation partners rely on SimpliScada for cloud-based monitoring and control.
Dutch John Water Treatment Facility
How a rural water utility used SimpliScada to lower costs and improve efficiency.
Frequently asked questions about SimpliScada
More in the Cloud SCADA FAQs for Water and Knowledge Base.
What is SimpliScada?
SimpliScada is an end-to-end, cloud-based SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) platform designed for small operators, water utilities, and oil and gas fields. It removes local servers, VPNs and remote desktop setups, and gives operators web, iOS and Android access.
What is cloud SCADA?
Cloud SCADA moves supervisory control and data acquisition from on-site servers to a secure hosted platform. Controllers send data to the cloud, and authorized users monitor and control sites through a browser or mobile app.
Does SimpliScada work with existing PLCs?
Yes. SimpliScada connects directly with existing PLCs and controllers using most common protocols, without third-party software such as Kepware or Autosol.
Is there a SimpliScada mobile app?
Yes. The SimpliScada SCADA mobile app is available on the App Store and Google Play for real-time alerts, remote access and live data.
Who is SimpliScada for?
Utilities and industrial operations of all sizes, from smaller communities with limited budgets and staff to larger distributed operations managing multiple sites.
How much does SimpliScada cost?
Municipal water systems can get an entire SCADA system for as little as $5,000. A free 90 day trial is available.
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