SIMATIC STEP 7 Software Update Service. As part of this contract, you will receive all current software versions for one year. The contract is automatically extended by 1 year if it is not terminated 3 months before expiry. Delivery and service period: 1 year from the invoice date. Prerequisite for completion: current version of the software. With SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal), the user configures, programs, tests and diagnoses basic, advanced and distributed controllers of all generations, whether PLC- or PC-based, including software controllers. Thanks to its integration into the engineering framework of the TIA Portal, SIMATIC STEP 7 offers advantages such as direct online diagnostics, easy addition of technology objects or the library concept for time-saving, efficient work and reuse of objects. STEP 7 in the TIA Portal helps you to solve your engineering tasks intuitively and efficiently. The integration into the TIA Portal impresses in every work and programming step with its clarity, intelligent user guidance and convenient processes. Functions such as drag drop, copy paste or autocomplete make work significantly faster and easier. Whether you are a single user, a small team or an international company, there is a licensing option available for every application, allowing you to use your SIMATIC software cost-effectively in accordance with your requirements. In addition, you can use the Software Update Service (SUS) to keep your software up to date easily and inexpensively and will be supplied with the latest software as soon as it is released for delivery.