Wärtsilä ANCS’s new digital platform, Nacos Connect, has now been launched for commercial use following five years of development, testing, and customer trials.
Nacos Connect is a comprehensive solution designed to empower end customers to optimise the functionality and maintainability of their onboard Nacos systems. The platform offers a range of features designed to meet the changing needs of the industry. Nacos Connect includes on-board hardware, operating systems, software, and various cloud services to allow customers and ANCS to enhance the features and maintainability of Nacos systems. This improves user experience, reduces lifecycle costs, and acts as a central component for the quick deployment of new applications and functionalities. This brings value to onshore staff and to onboard crew members, ensuring seamless operations and enhanced user experiences.
Christian Skytte, Head of Product Automation, Wärtsilä ANCS, said: “With a focus on integration, lifecycle management, and user experience, Nacos Connect sets a new standard for maritime technology solutions and marks a significant milestone in our journey towards revolutionising maritime operations. It’s ready to redefine how maritime enterprises manage their systems, streamline operations, and maximise efficiency.”
Nacos Connect introduces new features including the Nacos Connect IoT Gateway, which serves as a facilitator for services, integrating with existing Nacos Platinum or legacy ecosystems. Additionally, the Nacos Connect Cloud provides customers with access to cloud products while facilitating maintenance for ANCS engineers. The platform offers diverse applications and use cases, from remote mimics which extends secure automation access onboard and remotely from offices or control centres to OPC UA integration.
With the new platform, Wärtsilä ANCS introduces comprehensive lifecycle service agreements for Nacos Connect. These agreements are tailored to ensure proactive maintenance, stability improvements, and minimal system downtime throughout the product lifecycle, backed by company experts.
Image: Nacos Connect allows customers and ANCS to enhance the features and maintainability of Nacos systems (credit: Wärtsilä)
