Industrial Automation: Hardware to Recurring Revenue

How industrial leaders are transforming software into sustainable growth

Industrial automation (IA) has entered a decisive phase. The previous decade focused on developing software offerings, connecting machines, optimizing efficiency, and digitizing production. The next decade is set to be about monetization— turning software, data, and connectivity into scalable recurring revenue.

The future of industrial automation is software-defined, data-driven, and service-oriented. As the industry moves from hardware-driven to software-driven, success will depend on each company’s ability to monetize intelligence securely, flexibly, and at scale. Licensing and entitlement management have become the digital backbone for this transformation — enabling industrial players to protect IP, deliver customer value continuously, and achieve sustainable, recurring growth. Thales stands ready to help you navigate this transition — with proven technology, trusted expertise, and a clear vision for the connected industrial future.