The impact of digitalization is profoundly reshaping our world, particularly within the industrial sector. The volume of data generated in contemporary industrial facilities is consistently on the rise, presenting new hurdles for SCADA solutions: vast quantities of information must be effectively managed and stored for extended periods. Simultaneously, there is a critical need to ensure that production processes are monitored and controlled to maximize reliability, efficiency, and productivity while continuously seeking optimization. With its adaptable and open system architecture for the seamless integration of data from the production level to MES/ERP systems and even cloud solutions, SIMATIC SCADA provides a robust answer to the challenges faced today and in the future. As digitalization unfolds, it opens doors to enhancing industrial processes, making them more flexible, customized, and efficient. Integrated approaches to production, encompassing everything from data gathering and analysis to informed decision-making, are essential components driving this transformation forward. This holistic view enables industries to not just keep pace with change, but to thrive in an increasingly complex environment.