Case Study

Regional Paper Manufacturing Company

Learn how this regional paper manufacturing company transitioned away from a 23-year PI installation to gain advanced analytics tailored to paper production—without moving to a subscription model.

Company’s Story

After 23 years with PI, this regional paper manufacturing company faced pressure from AVEVA to move to a subscription model. Instead, they selected dataPARC as a cost-effective alternative that offered advanced analytics specifically tailored to paper production. The unlimited user count ensured site-wide access without increasing cost of ownership.

“After having PI for over 23 years, we were pushed towards a subscription model.”

Cost-Effective ProcessBook Alternative

An effective alternative to PI ProcessBook without moving to a subscription model.

Filled Desktop Requirement

Unlimited user count ensures site-wide access without increasing costs.

Advanced Analytics for Paper Industry

Tools like Centerline, Waterfall, and Run Browser are tailored specifically to paper production.

Company’s Challenges

The mill’s 23-year-old PI system lacked adequate analytics for paper production, and AVEVA was pushing them toward a subscription model. They needed an alternative that could provide site-wide access and advanced, industry-specific analytics without escalating costs.

The dataPARC Solution

dataPARC served as an effective alternative to PI ProcessBook, offering enhanced functionality and better overall performance—without requiring a subscription. The unlimited user count ensures site-wide data access without increasing cost of ownership. Tools like Centerline, Waterfall, and Run Browser provide robust analytics specifically tailored to the paper industry.