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TechNavio’s analysts forecast the Global Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Software market to grow at a CAGR of 3.4 percent over the period of 2010–2014. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is customers’ migration strategy. The Global DCS Software market has also been witnessing advanced control and optimization solutions. As SCADA product vendors offer extended DCS services, it is vital that DCS vendors differentiate their products from those of SCADA vendors; inability to do so could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

Key vendors dominating this market space include ABB Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., Emerson Electric Co., and Siemens AG.

TechNavio’s Global Distributed Control System Market 2010–2014 report has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report focuses on the Americas, the EMEA, and the APAC regions; it also covers the current market landscape and growth prospects of the Global Distributed Control System software market. The report also includes a discussion on the major vendors providing DCS software.

Key questions answered in this report:
What will the market size be in 2014 and at what rate will it grow?
What key trends is this market subject to?
What is driving this market?
What are the challenges to market growth?
Who are the key vendors in this market space?
What are the opportunities and threats faced by each of these key vendors?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of each of these key vendors?