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ABB Introduces SaaS Option for Industrial Energy Optimization Software

ABB· June 20, 2026

ABB has launched a software-as-a-service (SaaS) deployment option for its energy management and optimization platform, ABB Ability™ OPTIMAX® 7.0. This update, which includes the release of ABB Ability™ Advanced Process Control (APC) 7.0, allows industrial operators to deploy and scale optimization software across complex plants with greater flexibility. The shift to SaaS delivery models in the industrial sector highlights a growing demand for cloud-based solutions that reduce local maintenance requirements while enhancing real-time operational control.

ABB’s new SaaS option for OPTIMAX 7.0 allows the company to manage installation, deployment, system monitoring, and software updates, relieving operators of the burden of local maintenance. The platform now features AI-driven forecasting capabilities that predict load demand, energy generation, and energy pricing to support more accurate energy planning and market interaction. These enhancements are designed to improve grid compliance and operational visibility for energy and industrial operators.

Further strengthening its portfolio, ABB has updated its ABB Ability™ Advanced Process Control (APC) 7.0 software to improve real-time, closed-loop process optimization. Both OPTIMAX and APC are now powered by Kubernetes, which enables automated deployment and scaling across edge, cloud, or hybrid environments. This infrastructure provides high availability, security, and observability, allowing the software to integrate securely with existing control systems while maintaining plant reliability and safety.

Gino Hernandez, Head of Global Digital Business at ABB’s Energy Industries division, noted that the introduction of SaaS and AI-enabled capabilities is intended to drive efficiency gains and support the transition toward autonomous operations. The software solutions utilize a shared digital environment and user interface to coordinate energy and process optimization based on real-time market prices. ABB, a global technology leader with 110,000 employees, presented these developments at the ARC Industry Forum in Orlando, Florida, as part of its ongoing effort to digitalize industrial operations for a more sustainable future.

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