Software-defined automation requires open container architectures
Software-defined automation needs open architectures. How containers and open standards are shaping the future of industrial automation.
Lukas Punzenberger is Director Product Management at COPA-DATA Headquarters, where he leads product strategy and roadmap execution for the zenon software platform. With a background in Computer Engineering and hands-on experience as a system integrator, he has spent his career bridging the gap between IT and OT – turning complex industrial challenges into scalable, elegant software solutions. As a passionate advocate for digital transformation in manufacturing and the energy sector, Lukas thrives at the intersection of technology, strategy and real-world impact. If you want to talk industrial software, automation or the future of smart manufacturing, he is always happy to connect.
Software-defined automation needs open architectures. How containers and open standards are shaping the future of industrial automation.