Aggregation server with industrial automation control and information visualization placeshifting

A method and system for facilitating viewing visualization data is provided. At least one visualization dataset is aggregated from within a protected network and converted into a web-based file. Each of the at least one dataset and web-based file are securely stored within the protected network and are inaccessible outside the protected network. A request is sent to a host via the internet, the request requesting the host to send a reply corresponding to a desired visualization dataset, and the reply is received from the host. A desired web-based file and the desired visualization dataset are pushed out of the protected network via the internet and directed towards the host as a function of the reply.