Overview
Bazefield offers three primary installation options—each with flexible variants to align the customer's operational goals, technical requirements, and security standards:
Bazefield SaaS (Cloud)
Customer-Hosted (On-Premises or Cloud)
Hybrid OT/IT (On-Premises or Cloud)
The SaaS and Customer-Hosted models can be deployed as an IT Overlay on top of an existing corporate historian, delivering full Bazefield Portal functionality with minimal OT/IT setup.
For customers with stringent cybersecurity requirements like NERC CIP, Bazefield supports an OT Jump configuration. This setup uses two Bazefield systems: one within the plant-level SCADA environment and another within the IT network, with secure data forwarding between them.
Details
Bazefield SaaS (Cloud)
In the standard Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, Bazefield is hosted and managed by Bazefield in Microsoft Azure. This option provides the fastest time to value and the lowest infrastructure overhead for the customer.
No customer-side hosting or hardware required
Fully managed by Bazefield (including updates and backups)
Ideal for organizations that prioritize simplicity and scalability
Customer-Hosted (On-Premises or Cloud)
Bazefield can also be deployed in the customer’s own data center or cloud environment. This option gives the customer full control over the infrastructure and is often chosen for alignment with internal IT policies or regulatory requirements.
Backend servers are deployed and maintained by the customer or system integrator
Compatible with private cloud, public cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure), or on-premises servers
Greater flexibility over network, security, and integration
Hybrid OT/IT (On-Premises or Cloud)
The Hybrid OT/IT model supports systems where OT servers, like Edge Buffers, are deployed in the field and managed by the customer, while IT servers like the Proxy Node and Web Server are hosted using one of the two options above: Bazefield SaaS or customer on-prem/cloud.
Designed for large, distributed environments with centralized monitoring
Enables separation of OT and IT zones for enhanced security, especially for customers with strict NERC CIP requirements
Ideal for use cases involving Asset Control, remote management, and critical infrastructure
Comparison Table
Feature | Bazefield SaaS (Cloud) | Customer-Hosted (On-Prem/Cloud) | Hybrid OT/IT (On-Prem/Cloud) |
|---|---|---|---|
Hosting | Bazefield-managed Azure environment | Customer data center or cloud | OT on-prem, IT components hosted by customer or Bazefield |
Infrastructure Ownership | Fully managed by Bazefield | Fully managed by customer or integrator | OT owned by customer; IT managed as per hosting choice |
Maintenance & Updates | Handled by Bazefield | Customer responsibility | Split responsibility depending on component location |
Time to Deploy | Fastest deployment | Varies by infrastructure readiness | Moderate (more planning for segmentation) |
IT Overlay Support | Yes | Yes | Not applicable (OT-focused edge layer) |
OT Jump Support (NERC CIP) | No (unless integrated into Hybrid) | Yes (with custom configuration) | Yes – specifically designed for this use case |
Edge Buffer Support | Possible with OT integration | Possible with OT integration | Full (core to architecture) |
Asset Control / Remote Ops | Possible | Possible | Fully supported |
Security Control | Bazefield policies | Fully customer-controlled | Segmented OT/IT zones with higher isolation |
Scalability | Medium to High with OT integration | Flexible (depends on infrastructure) | High, especially in large or multi-site setups |
Best Fit Scenarios | Fast deployment, low IT overhead | Regulated industries, full IT control | Utility-scale plants, Remote Ops Centers, critical infra |