Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method for the use of services within at least one communication network with internet mechanisms and at least one automation system, as well as a service access means to connect an automation system to a communication network. A system is proposed for the improved use of services within at least one communication network with internet mechanisms and at least one automation system, with components of the automation system being coupled together by means of a conventional field bus, with a service access means being provided to connect the conventional field bus to the communication network, with the service access means being provided as client for the services provided in the communication network and with the service access means having transformation means, which are provided to adapt a first communication protocol of the services to a second communication protocol of the field bus.