The problem of loosing data at the remote sites when there is only one Ignition server at the central site is handled by using the Wide Area SCADA architecture. In this architecture, independent Ignition Gateways, for example The Works are installed in each facility to provide local control and SCADA functionality. Corporate wide area network (WAN) plus client re-targeting provides a secure and seamless access across multiple facilities. Re-targeting allows you to switch from one project on one Ignition server to another project on a different Ignition server.

When The Works is installed in each facility, the following modules are available at each independent location: the SQL Bridge, Vision, Reporting, Alarm Notification, and Symbol Factory, plus a license for unlimited clients and tags. Of course you can pick and choose which modules you want at each site depending on the needs of that particular site.