SCADA Migration And Platform Consolidation
By Pro-Logic Technologies
Plants that have grown over the years often end up running two, three, or more separate SCADA systems, each installed at a different point in the facility's history, none of them talking to each other properly, and each requiring its own licensing, maintenance, and specialist knowledge to keep running. Bringing that sprawl under one platform is what our SCADA migration Nairobi clients typically ask us to help plan and execute.
Why Consolidation Matters
Running multiple SCADA platforms side by side multiplies licensing costs, spreads engineering knowledge thin across systems few people fully understand, and makes plant-wide reporting far harder than it needs to be, since data has to be pulled from several disconnected historians rather than one consistent source. Consolidating onto a single, well-supported platform is one of the more cost-effective long-term investments a growing plant can make.
Planning A Migration Without Losing History
One of the biggest concerns plants raise before a SCADA migration is losing years of historical trend and production data in the process. We plan migrations to carry historical data across wherever the old and new platforms support it, and where they don't, we archive the legacy historian in a readable format so that data remains accessible for audits and reporting even after the old system is decommissioned.
Platform Selection
We help plants choose a consolidation target based on licensing model, scalability, and long-term vendor support, rather than simply standardising on whichever platform happens to already be installed in the largest single area. Ignition's flexible licensing has made it an increasingly popular consolidation target for Kenyan plants running several older, per-tag-licensed systems.
Phased Cutover Approach
Rather than switching an entire facility over in one high-risk event, we migrate systems in phases, area by area, keeping the old and new platforms running in parallel during a transition period so operators have time to adjust and any issues can be caught before the legacy system is finally switched off.
Typical Costs (KES)
| Service | Typical Cost Range (KES) |
|---|---|
| Multi-system audit and consolidation plan | 30,000 – 80,000 |
| Platform migration (per station) | 50,000 – 160,000 |
| Historical data migration/archiving | 20,000 – 60,000 |
| Phased cutover project management | Quoted per project |
Where We Work
We plan and execute SCADA migrations for facilities across Nairobi's industrial area, Ruaraka, Athi River, and Thika Road, including multi-site consolidation projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can historical data really be preserved during a platform change? In most cases yes, either through direct data migration or by archiving the legacy historian in an accessible format.
Do operators need retraining after a SCADA migration? Some retraining is expected, and we build training time into every migration project so operators are comfortable before the legacy system is retired.
How long does a full plant SCADA consolidation take? This varies significantly by facility size, but phased consolidations for mid-sized plants typically run over several months to keep risk and downtime manageable.
For SCADA migration Nairobi plants trust to consolidate legacy systems onto a single, well-supported platform, contact Pro-Logic Technologies for a facility audit.