12. March 2026
Revolutionizing Industrial Automation: Isa Unveils Groundbreaking New Standard For Scada Efficiency
A New Standard for SCADA Systems: Unlocking Efficiency and Sustainability in Industrial Automation
The International Society of Automation (ISA) has released ANSI/ISA-112.00.01-2025, SCADA Systems – Part 1: SCADA Lifecycle, Diagrams and Terminology, a new standard that provides a vendor-neutral and technology-independent framework for designing, building, operating, and maintaining supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
The ISA-112 Part 1 standard applies to various industries, including industrial, utility, and manufacturing environments. It offers a high-level overview of the SCADA lifecycle, providing a framework for managing SCADA systems. This standard is intended for companies, utilities, system integrators, and others who are designing new SCADA systems or upgrading existing legacy systems.
One key area of focus in ISA-112 Part 1 is organizing end-user SCADA systems standards, work processes for management and operation, and standardized workflows for designing, building, operating, maintaining, expanding, and auditing SCADA systems. The standard provides a functional architecture model and lifecycle framework applicable to every type of SCADA project.
The ISA112 standard committee was initiated by a core group of experts from the oil/gas, pipeline, and municipal water/wastewater sectors who recognized the need for an industry-wide standardized framework for managing, designing, building, and pricing SCADA systems. Since its inception, the committee has grown to over 350 volunteer experts representing various industries with the common goal of making SCADA systems easier to design, build, operate, and maintain.
Graham Nasby, founding co-chair of the ISA112 committee, comments on the significance of the new standard: “The ISA-112 Part 1 standard has been developed to make it easier for end users to organize their SCADA system standards and communicate with others what their needs and wishes are. The standard also gives system integrators, vendors, and consultants a standardized way to execute the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancements to SCADA systems.”
The ISA-112 Part 1 standard provides numerous benefits, including improved communication between stakeholders, enhanced collaboration, and increased efficiency in the development and deployment of SCADA systems. By providing a vendor-neutral framework for managing SCADA systems, the standard enables industries to adopt modern security and connectivity requirements, reducing the risk of cyber threats and ensuring seamless integration with other systems.
The release of ANSI/ISA-112.00.01-2025 marks an important milestone in the evolution of SCADA standards. As the global demand for automation and control systems continues to grow, the need for standardized frameworks that facilitate collaboration, innovation, and efficiency will only increase.
ISA-112 Part 1 is now available for purchase on the ISA website and is accessible to ISA members as a membership benefit. The standard committee will continue to work towards releasing additional parts of the ISA-112 standard, including SCADA lifecycle review processes and architectures, to provide an even more comprehensive framework for managing SCADA systems.
As industries continue to adopt modern security and connectivity requirements, the importance of standards like ISA-112 Part 1 cannot be overstated. By providing a vendor-neutral and technology-independent framework for designing, building, operating, and maintaining SCADA systems, this standard will help ensure that industrial automation remains efficient, sustainable, and secure in the face of emerging technological advancements.
The release of ANSI/ISA-112.00.01-2025 demonstrates ISA’s commitment to developing consensus-based, vendor-neutral technical standards that meet the evolving needs of industries worldwide. As the automation industry continues to advance, it will be exciting to see how this standard contributes to the development of more efficient, sustainable, and secure systems for years to come.