SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is a system that helps monitor and control industrial processes like water treatment, power plants, or manufacturing lines. It collects real-time data from sensors, displays it on screens and allows operators to make decisions or adjustments remotely.

Think of SCADA as a “nervous system” for large-scale operations. It connects sensors (like temperature or pressure gauges) to computers that display the data and control equipment. If something goes wrong—like a pump overheating—SCADA alerts operators, who can then take action to fix the problem.

SCADA is widely used in industries such as energy, water treatment, transportation, and manufacturing to ensure everything runs smoothly and safely.