How the Nexalis Platform collects, standardizes, and centralizes operational data
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The diagram shows the Nexalis platform architecture, which connects to industrial equipment and existing SCADA / data acquisition systems, mirrors the data to the cloud in real-time, and makes the data accessible in either raw or structured format.
By doing so, Nexalis's open cloud architecture provides a platform for internal and third party applications to consume data in its most actionable format.
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Nexalis Agent
On-premises software module that securely mirrors real-time industrial data to the cloud.
- Real-Time Data Mirroring - raw data from assets is collected and pushed to the cloud in real-time
- Multi-Protocol Support (e.g. DNP3, Modbus, OPC UA)
- Data Buffering - automatically buffers data locally during network outages
- Flexible Deployment & Rapid Onboarding - deploy remotely on any OS via docker or virtual machine; onboard new data sources in minutes
- Easily Configurable - users can add/remove assets, adjusting data triggers, etc.
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Nexalis Cloud
Cloud-based platform that structures, standardizes, and delivers operational data for flexible use across tools and teams.
- ELT Architecture - raw data is ingested first (from the Nexalis Agent), then transformed in the cloud for maximum flexibility
- Real-Time & Historical Data Access
- AI-Driven Data Mapping - automatically standardize data across OEMs
- Open Access - connect to internal tools or third-party platforms via API
- User-Controlled Configuration - decide on how data is structured, where it goes, and whether the platform runs in Nexalis's cloud or your own VPC
Using Nexalis
Real examples of how Nexalis users are leveraging the platform.
Using the API for internal analytics
Internal performance team pulls site-level data directly into Excel & Python scripts via the Nexalis API to run monthly performance summaries.
Connecting Nexalis to external apps
An operator evaluating NarrativeWave connected it to Nexalis, using live site data to test analytics workflows - no data re-ingestion required.
Direct Databricks data sharing
Clients with their own Databricks environment access Nexalis data tables directly - without duplication - to power fleet-wide dashboards for site uptime.
Visibility into data pipeline health
Operations team uses the Nexalis dashboard daily to check data freshness & confirm that expected telemetry is flowing in from newly commissioned sites.
Replacing expensive on-prem historian
A team managing legacy PI systems transitioned to Nexalis to reduce license costs and make it easier for analytics teams to access data in the cloud.
Use the Nexalis Dashboard to easily monitor the Platform's operations
Maintain an overview of the platform's performance
Monitor asset connections and ingestion levels
Filter through data tags by site, device, or data point
Monitor site connectivity status
Our philosophy: Manage the parts of your pipeline that benefit from customization, not the ones that don't.
With Nexalis, you retain control over your data where it matters - decisions around what data is collected, how it's structured, and which applications it gets connected to.
But some components - like cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and industrial data ingestion - don't benefit from reinvention. They benefit from experience, optimization, and scale.
That's the value of Nexalis's Managed Platform: control where you need it, optimization where you don't.
Nexalis is an easy-to-install Industrial Control System that successfully meets EDF Renewable requirements on 3 main use cases for wind, solar, storage and hybrid assets of different size with an enhanced and appropriate level of performance and cybersecurity:
- Standardized data collection and centralization in our renewable datalake (AWS cloud) for asset management, predictive maintenance, and advanced data analytics
- Real-time remote supervision & control of assets from our Operational Control Center (incl. start/stop, curtailment…)
- Real-time local and centralized algorithms for new services (VPP, frequence and voltage regulation…)
Nexalis modernizes and accelerates energy management by offering a comprehensive data platform that integrates diverse energy assets, such as wind, solar, and storage. It standardizes data using the IEC 61850 model, enabling efficient collection, control, and utilization of real-time data for solutions like asset optimization, predictive maintenance, and AI applications. By dismantling data silos and facilitating real-time access to critical field data in a centralized system, it enhances visibility and expedites decision-making processes. This approach also paves the way for the integration of AI applications, leveraging the available data for more advanced and efficient solutions.
At Slalom, we’re planning to use Nexalis to provide substantial benefits to our energy customers. The platform’s features include data standardization, an open platform, and a robust third-party ecosystem, making it a disruptor in the industry. Nexalis will empower customers with full data ownership and control by deploying an architecture that prioritizes client data rights. By adding incredible flexibility, optionality, and modularity, Nexalis becomes an exceptionally beneficial tool for energy stakeholders. We’re excited to be partnering with the Nexalis solution in the energy market.
Partnering with Nexalis transforms our approach to advanced analytics by streamlining the integration and deployment of NarrativeWave. This collaboration not only enhances our efficiency but also unlocks crucial insights faster, taking our analytical capabilities to the next level.
