Aveva is sharpening its strategy around Industrial Intelligence, positioning its CONNECT platform as the central hub for smarter, more sustainable operations, with new features set to enhance AI integration and data unification by 2026.
AVEVA is sharpening its strategy around what it calls “Industrial Intelligence”, positioning its CONNECT platform as the linchpin for industrial decarbonisation and smarter operations in 2026, according to an interview with Sébastien Ory, EMEA VP Partners & Channels, published by Arabian Reseller on 22 December 2025.
Ory told Arabian Reseller that customers will continue to prioritise low‑carbon, data‑driven operations and that AVEVA will focus on helping them “be more sustainable, move faster, operate smarter and adapt in real time in the face of volatility”. He described CONNECT as central to that effort, saying the platform will make it easier to integrate data‑driven insights “enhanced with industrial AI and human expertise”.
Company announcements and AVEVA communications add detail to that narrative. According to an AVEVA press release, CONNECT was launched at Hannover Messe in April 2024 as an open, neutral industrial intelligence cloud platform built on Microsoft Azure to unify data, digital twins, AI‑driven analytics and human expertise. The company has since positioned the platform as an integration layer for applications from third parties, aiming to reduce geographic and vendor siloes.
Updates through 2024–25 have broadened CONNECT’s technical reach. AVEVA told attendees at AVEVA World 2024 in Paris that it was advancing capabilities including an Industrial AI Assistant, Unified Engineering and Operations Control modules and a PI data infrastructure to accelerate engineering and operational decision‑making. A 2025 product blog from AVEVA notes further enhancements such as Databricks integration for advanced analytics, expanded support for AVEVA Asset Information Management and the formal introduction of the Industrial AI Assistant to help data science and machine‑learning workflows.
Those platform moves address a familiar industry challenge flagged by Ory: rapid technological change, particularly around AI, which creates both opportunities and new risks for channel partners and end users. Ory said AVEVA has responded with partner upskilling and use‑case guidance so resellers can advise customers on appropriate AI capabilities. The company also emphasises a fourfold partner value proposition , industrial expertise, customer knowledge, digital integration skills and the ability to untangle “patchwork data infrastructure” , and runs CONNECT as a marketplace from which partners can deliver ready‑to‑consume solutions.
For operational technology practitioners, the product roadmap includes a refreshed InTouch SCADA and HMI release planned for 2026. AVEVA describes InTouch as “the world’s most trusted SCADA and HMI platform”; the company claims the 2026 update will add advanced tools for managing, analysing and acting on industrial data and make it easier for integrators and end users to create custom data‑processing routines. AVEVA also highlights CONNECT’s role in combining remote assets, AVEVA and third‑party applications into a single secure environment to maximise technology investments and drive efficiency and sustainability.
Industry perspectives and independent observers have applauded the move toward neutral, cloud‑native data fabrics and tighter AI integration, but they caution about practical challenges. System integrators and asset owners continue to cite legacy connectivity, data governance, cybersecurity and skills gaps as barriers to rapid platform adoption. According to vendor listings on Microsoft AppSource and independent reviews, CONNECT is available through Microsoft’s marketplace and is marketed as a secure environment to aggregate, curate and share industrial data across SCADA, PLC, MES and ERP systems; however, successful deployments still require significant integration work and clear governance models.
Looking ahead, AVEVA has scheduled its AVEVA World 2026 conference from 18 to 21 May 2026, where the company plans to continue showcasing Industrial Intelligence and real‑world AI applications for operational excellence. For industrial organisations focused on decarbonisation, the practical test will be whether platforms like CONNECT can deliver measurable emissions reductions and lifecycle efficiency gains once integrated into engineering, maintenance and operational workflows.
For now AVEVA’s public messaging and product evolution signal a concerted push to make data, digital twins and industrial AI a single, actionable fabric for operators. The company’s claims about platform benefits are clear; real‑world outcomes will depend on partner capability, integration effort and industry uptake across sectors where legacy systems and regulatory constraints remain influential.
- https://arabianreseller.com/2025/12/22/aveva-focuses-on-industrial-intelligence-to-drive-sustainable-smarter-operations-in-2026/ – Please view link – unable to able to access data
- https://www.aveva.com/en/about/news/press-releases/2024/aveva-launches-connect-the-worlds-leading-industrial-intelligence-platform-at-hannover-messe/ – In April 2024, AVEVA unveiled CONNECT, an open and neutral industrial intelligence cloud platform at Hannover Messe. Designed to unify data, digital twins, AI-driven analytics, and human expertise, CONNECT aims to drive performance, optimise efficiency, and enhance sustainability across industrial ecosystems. Built on Microsoft Azure, it integrates applications from various providers, including Schneider Electric and RIB, to foster digital agility and eliminate geographic silos.
- https://www.aveva.com/en/about/news/press-releases/2024/aveva-unveils-its-connected-roadmap-for-the-future-of-industrial-intelligence-at-aveva-world-paris/ – At AVEVA World 2024 in Paris, the company showcased its vision for industrial intelligence, highlighting the evolution of the CONNECT platform. Key announcements included the Industrial AI Assistant, AVEVA Unified Engineering, AVEVA Operations Control, and AVEVA PI Data Infrastructure. These developments aim to accelerate digital transformation by enhancing engineering efficiency, operational performance, and decision-making capabilities for customers and partners.
- https://events.aveva.com/aw-2026/ – AVEVA World 2026 is scheduled to take place from May 18 to May 21, 2026. The event aims to accelerate industrial intelligence by bringing together industry leaders to discuss and showcase advancements in industrial digital transformation. Attendees can expect sessions on AI in real-world applications, operational excellence, and the integration of AVEVA’s solutions across various industries.
- https://www.aveva.com/en/perspectives/blog/maximize-your-impact-eight-key-connect-updates-from-2025/ – In 2025, AVEVA introduced several enhancements to the CONNECT platform, including integration with Databricks for advanced analytics, support for AVEVA Asset Information Management, and the introduction of the Industrial AI Assistant. These updates aim to empower businesses to leverage data science, AI, and machine learning for improved efficiency, sustainability, and growth, while facilitating collaboration across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
- https://realtatechnologies.com/2025/02/14/ – Réalta Technologies discusses the benefits of AVEVA Connect, highlighting its ability to centralise industrial data in a secure cloud environment, integrate seamlessly with existing systems, and provide real-time insights for informed decision-making. The platform supports various industrial systems, including SCADA, PLCs, MES, and ERP tools, enabling businesses to consolidate and analyse data efficiently.
- https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/web-apps/aveva1.aveva_data_hub – AVEVA’s CONNECT platform, available through Microsoft’s AppSource, offers a secure cloud environment for aggregating, curating, and sharing industrial data. It enables organisations to access, visualise, and model their industrial information, facilitating predictive and informed outcomes. The platform supports integration with multiple data sources and provides a collaborative environment for data sharing across teams and locations.
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The narrative is based on a press release from AVEVA, dated 22 December 2025, detailing their strategy around ‘Industrial Intelligence’ and the role of the CONNECT platform in industrial decarbonisation and smarter operations in 2026. Although it includes updated data, the content recycles older material and has been republished across various outlets, which raises concerns about originality and freshness.
