Sender: Aveva distributors (Q-mation, InSource and ISS) 

Audience: Existing Aveva System Platform customers 

Goal: Educate customers on EAE as a complement to their existing Aveva platform and schedule a meeting with the distributor/EAE BDM to learn more  

Subject: How the City of Conroe Scaled from 8 Water Plants to 19 Without Starting Over 

Preview Text: A real world example of modernization without disruption. 

Hi , 

As an AVEVA System Platform user, you have already invested in strong visualization, monitoring, and operational insight. 

As facilities grow, many teams find that visibility is only part of the equation. The automation layer also needs to keep pace with expansion, new requirements, and changing operational priorities. 

The City of Conroe, Texas faced that challenge as demand for water services continued to increase. The city needed to expand its infrastructure while maintaining reliable service for more than 115,000 residents. Its existing automation environment was becoming harder to scale and support. 

To address the challenge, Conroe implemented Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE), an open, software-defined automation platform designed to support modernization while preserving existing investments. 

The results included: 

  • Expansion from 8 water facilities to 19 

  • Up to 70% improvement in engineering efficiency 

  • Up to 80% faster recovery following system faults 

  • Faster deployment through a standardized automation approach 

For organizations using AVEVA System Platform today, EcoStruxure Automation Expert offers a practical way to modernize the control layer while continuing to use the software platforms and operational visibility teams already rely on. 

Speak with your [distributor] representative and an EAE expert to discuss your current environment and explore opportunities to improve flexibility, efficiency, and resilience across your operation. 

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Subject: How Much Time Does Your Team Spend Making Routine Changes 

Preview Text: Many plants are spending more time maintaining systems than improving them.

Hi , 

We hear a common theme in conversations with manufacturers. 

Changing a screen is straightforward. 

Changing the control system is not. 

Adding equipment takes time. 

Rolling out standards across sites takes time. 

Implementing improvements often takes longer than expected. 

At the same time, engineering resources are harder to find and harder to replace. 

For companies already using AVEVA System Platform, the challenge usually is not visibility. 

The challenge is making changes behind the scenes without creating additional work, complexity, or risk. 

Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE) was designed to make automation systems easier to adapt as operational needs evolve. 

That can help reduce the effort required to implement changes, support expansion projects, and standardize operations across facilities. 

The result is more time spent improving operations and less time working around limitations. 

Speak with your [distributor] representative and an EAE expert to learn how EAE can enhance your existing Aveva platform. 

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FAQ

Can I continue using AVEVA System Platform if I implement EcoStruxure Automation Expert? 
Yes. EcoStruxure Automation Expert is designed to complement your existing AVEVA System Platform environment. You can continue using the monitoring, visualization, and operational insight capabilities your team relies on today while modernizing the underlying automation architecture. 


Do I need to replace my existing automation systems to get started? 
Not necessarily. Many organizations begin by targeting specific projects, expansions, or modernization initiatives rather than replacing everything at once. This allows teams to modernize at a pace that makes sense for their operation. 

 

How can EcoStruxure Automation Expert help reduce engineering effort? 
Many teams tell us they spend significant time making changes, standardizing designs across facilities, and supporting different automation platforms. EcoStruxure Automation Expert helps simplify these activities by creating a more consistent approach that can be reused across projects and sites. 


What types of operations are exploring EcoStruxure Automation Expert today? 
Manufacturers, utilities, infrastructure operators, and other industrial organizations are exploring EcoStruxure Automation Expert as a way to simplify expansion projects, support modernization efforts, improve consistency across facilities, and prepare for future growth. 


What is the first step to determine if EcoStruxure Automation Expert is right for my operation? 
The best place to start is a conversation about your current environment, operational goals, and upcoming projects. Our automation specialists can help identify where greater flexibility, engineering efficiency, and operational resilience may create value for your operation. 

Subject: What Happens When Your Controls Expert Retires 

Preview Text: Many manufacturers are finding it harder to support older automation systems.

Hi , 

One of the biggest challenges manufacturers face today is not technology. 

It is knowledge. 

Many facilities rely on a small number of people who understand the details of the automation environment and know how to make changes when something needs attention. 

As experienced professionals retire, replacing that knowledge becomes increasingly difficult. 

When that happens, projects can slow down. Changes can take longer. Support becomes more challenging. 

That is one reason many organizations are looking for ways to simplify and standardize their automation environments. 

For AVEVA System Platform users, Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE) provides a way to build on existing investments while creating a more flexible and easier to manage automation architecture. 

The goal is straightforward. 

Reduce complexity. 

Make future changes easier. 

Give your team greater flexibility to support whatever comes next. 

Speak with your [distributor] representative and an EAE expert to learn how to make plant operations easier. 

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