OPC Member Press Releases

CalAmp and Kepware Partner for SmartGrid Communications
Press Release from: Kepware Technologies, on March 9, 2010
HEADLINE: CalAmp and Kepware Partner for SmartGrid Communications CalAmp licenses Kepware Communications technology for its new Air Traffic Controller appliance for SmartGrid applications RELEASE: Oxnard CA and Portland, ME Mar 09, 2010 -- CalAmp Corp. (NASDAQ: CAMP), a leading provider of wireless products, services and solutions, and Kepware Technologies, the leader in communications for automation, today introduced the Air Traffic Controller (ATC), a distributed communications processor that optimizes bandwidth over wireless networks. The ATC from CalAmp, which licenses Open Connectivity-compliant OPC-UA technology from Kepware, enables multiple wireless applications to share a single wireless network while maintaining optimal communications performance. The ATC is the embodiment of CalAmp's Distributed Architecture Solution, which maximizes the performance of industrial communications by moving intelligence to the edge of the network. The Kepware protocols embedded in the ATC provide data processing and traffic management over wireless networks for SmartGrid applications such as AMI, Distribution Automation and Demand Response as well as 'Field of the Future' applications in Oil & Gas. The result is a more efficient wireless network with reduced latency, improved availability and superior reliability, coupled with an additional layer of industrial-grade security. For more information please contact Kepware Technologies at 207-775-1660 or visit our web site at: www.kepware.com ... [Full Story]

Unified Automation offers OPC UA training in North America
Press Release from: Unified Automation GmbH, on March 8, 2010
Unified Automation and DSInteroperability join together to provide complete infrastructure to enable rapid deployment of OPC Unified Architecture in North America for Microsoft and non-Microsoft platforms. Schwabach, Germany March 08, 2010 - Today Unified Automation and DSInteroperability have announced a unique agreement that will facilitate suppliers rapidly developing OPC Unified Architecture products for Microsoft and non-Microsoft platforms in North America. The staff from both companies have been actively engaged in the development of the OPC technology since the late 90s, bringing a significant portfolio of experience along with a detailed understanding the problems suppliers and end-users face developing product software that truly supports the OPC vision of multivendor multiplatform secure reliable interoperability. The OPC Unified Architecture technology is ideal for moving data and information from the factory floor to the enterprise with stops in between. The agreement between Unified Automation and DSInteroperability allows suppliers in North America to accelerate their development of products in support of the OPC Unified Architecture technology. A detailed training program tailored to the needs of suppliers using the Unified Automation SDKs and toolkits is provided by Unified Automation and DSInteroperability in this unique partnership arrangement. Additionally the suppliers can be assured that their products developed through the guidance and expertise of Unified Automation and DSInteroperability (who are experts in OPC certification), coupled with their products being based on the Unified Automation toolkit products, can be assured that their products will meet and exceed the certification standards that end-users have come to expect in all products using the OPC technology. A series of webinars and general purpose training seminars are being announced as part of the arrangement between Unified Automation and DSInteroperability. Complete details and information about the webinars and training seminars can be found at: www.unifiedautomation.com Specialized consulting and on site training is also available as part of the agreement. Complete details about the variety of offerings can be found via contacting sales@unifiedAutomation.com or info@dsinteroperability.com. This program truly allows vendors to jump start on the marketplace by being able to leverage the expertise and technical foundation from two of the leading OPC Foundation companies, companies who truly understand all the ins and outs of OPC Unified Architecture and OPC certification. The offering in North America complements the training program started with the OPC UA consulting company ascolab in Europe. About Unified Automation GmbH Unified Automation offers products and services in the field of standardized communication in automation industry and beyond. Based on OPC Unified Architecture technology they offer a cross-platform software development framework to enable vertical information integration for application providers, from embedded device manufacturers up to enterprise application developers. Unified Automations products enable companies to easily build, deploy and integrate standard communication technology. The products are designed to improve the appeal and quality of customers applications and devices. Unified Automation enables customers to accelerate innovation, shorten time to market and increase revenues. ... [Full Story]

Maine Technology Institute (MTI) Awards Kepware $500,000 for New Product Development
Press Release from: Kepware Technologies, on March 3, 2010
HEADLINE: Maine Technology Institute (MTI) Awards Kepware $500,000 for New Product Development Kepware is one of 6 companies to win an MTI Development Award in the latest round RELEASE: Portland, ME Mar 03, 2010 -- Kepware Technologies, the leader in Communications for Automation, announced today it has been selected by the Maine Technology Institute to win a Development Award of $500,000 to spur Kepware's embedded product development efforts. Kepware's communication protocols are used on Workstation, Server and Embedded versions of Microsoft Operating Systems and are recommended or resold by most of the automation marketplace. Kepware's success in the market comes from having high quality products and the support of industry standards such as OPC, and specifically OPC DA, OPC AE and OPC UA. Kepware is expanding its market by targeting embedded applications; adding Kepware communications to equipment and devices commonly used in automation. This will facilitate growth in new and emerging markets including Machine to Machine (M2M) and the SmartGrid Home to Grid (H2G), Building to Grid (B2G) and Industry to Grid (I2G) initiatives. Kepware will migrate its products for operation on non-Microsoft platforms such as Linux and VxWorks. For more information please contact Kepware Technologies at 207-775-1660 or visit our web site at: www.kepware.com ... [Full Story]

AFCON Software and Electronics Ltd. announces the release of Pulse - the next generation of SCADA/HMI
Press Release from: AFCON Software & Electronics Ltd, on February 22, 2010
AFCON Software and Electronics Ltd. announces the release of Pulse - the next generation of SCADA/HMI. Pulse is a next-generation platform for the development of industrial, building, and security SCADA/HMI applications. "Pulse concept was first introduced at the SPS/IPC/Drives exhibition and evoked enthusiastic responses since then. Pulse is based on the most advanced Microsoft's technologies and includes features to support the requirements that AFCON is seeing with its current customers, said Mr. Gabi Weiss, General Manager of AFCON Software and Electronics Ltd. , "Pulse offers a new degree of freedom and flexibility to run any client/server configuration from anywhere. It provides the user with tools more powerful than ever before to swiftly develop and install complex applications. We are certain that Pulse will change the market". For more information contact marketing@afcon-inc.com or visit our web site at www.afcon-inc.con ... [Full Story]

Cisco is "Connected with Kepware"
Press Release from: Kepware Technologies, on February 23, 2010
HEADLINE: Cisco is "Connected with Kepware" Cisco partners with Kepware Technologies to deliver network device monitoring and management to automation software vendors RELEASE: Portland, ME Feb 23, 2010 -- Kepware Technologies, Kepware Technologies, the leader in Communications for Automation, announced today that Cisco has joined the "Connected with Kepware" program to deliver OPC based network monitoring and management drivers for use with their products. As a "Connected with Kepware" partner, Cisco and Kepware will collaborate to ensure the Kepware's iSNMP network monitoring and management solution will deliver full support for Cisco networking products. In addition, Kepware will deliver proven Cisco device connectivity to its broad range of OEMs. The Kepware OPC Server solution will be maintained to the latest OPC standards, including OPC-UA, to ensure interoperability with as many client applications as possible. The OPC Server offering will maintain an OPC Foundation "Certified" status. For more information please contact Kepware Technologies at 207-775-1660 or visit our web site at: www.kepware.com ... [Full Story]

MatrikonOPC and Microsoft Demo OPC UA for StreamInsight
Press Release from: MatrikonOPC, on February 8, 2010
Edmonton, Alberta February 8th , 2010 - Microsoft and MatrikonOPC, members of the OPC Foundation, are excited to announce that they will be showcasing OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) Connectivity for Microsoft StreamInsight at this years OPC Foundation Training Seminars.   The OPC Foundation Road seminars bring industrial and process professionals together in a forum to learn about OPC technology and discuss innovative OPC applications and products.  MatrikonOPC and Microsoft will be demonstrating the OPC UA Adaptor for Microsoft StreamInsight at all of this year’s OPC Foundation Training Seminars. Microsoft StreamInsight provides a low-latency complex event processing (CEP) platform that enables organizations to derive insights from streaming data in near real-time for industrial process control scenarios. It is designed to allow industry specific solution developers to utilize proven, flexible, and familiar Microsoft technology and create innovative products to meet the demands of their industry.   Torsten Grabs, Senior Program Manager at Microsoft Corporation said “The MatrikonOPC OPC UA Adaptor is a great example of innovative thinking promoted by Microsoft StreamInsight. Were happy for the opportunity to demonstrate with MatrikonOPC how OPC UA technology and StreamInsight work together to provide value to the wide-spread community of OPC users.  The OPC Foundation Seminars are an excellent opportunity for technology partners like Microsoft and MatrikonOPC to talk directly with the end users and better understand how our products add value in their industry.”   As components of service oriented architectures (SOA), StreamInsight and OPC UA are a natural fit.  MatrikonOPC provides universal connectivity to countless data sources and StreamInsight analyzes streams of event data and helps respond to patterns in these event streams.  The combination of standardized data connectivity and complex event processing can be applied to many industrial scenarios, including: Asset-based monitoring and aggregation of machine-born data. Sensor-based observation of plant floor activities and output. Critical alarm analysis including floods of multiple thousands of data events per second. Safety critical event and alert generation such as turbine or compressor trips. Proactive, condition-based maintenance on key equipment. Low-latency analysis of aggregated data (windowed and log-scales). Reliable aggregation of data samples across wireless sensor networks Immediate response to variations in energy or water consumption, to minimize or avoid outages or other disruptions of service. To learn more on how OPC UA universal connectivity and StreamInsight complex event processing technology can be applied in your business, visit MatrikonOPC and Microsoft at the next OPC Foundation Technical Seminar.  Date and location details can be found here.   About MatrikonOPC (a division of Matrikon Inc. [TSX: MTK]) MatrikonOPC provides software to access device data using the OPC standard. Our promise is to help clients unlock the potential of their data and provide them with vendor neutral training and superior client care. We build close relationships with our customers, allowing us to have a true understanding of their business. We help them attain operational efficiency from both a technical and business perspective. With offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, we provide local presence on a worldwide scale. We are committed to connectivity.   Visit MatrikonOPC at www.MatrikonOPC.com.   For more information, contact: Wassim Daoud Online Marketing Communications Specialist +1 780-448-1010 extension 4632 email: wassim.daoud@matrikonopc.com   For business and investor related information, contact: Nicole Sayler Corporate Communications & Investor Relations 780-945-4010 nicole.sayler@matrikon.com   ... [Full Story]

Kepware Releases Tunneling and Automation B2B Solution KEPServerEX version 5.2 is released, delivering OPC UA, Alarms and Event Conditions, and New Drivers
Press Release from: Kepware Technologies, on February 8, 2010
HEADLINE: Kepware Releases Tunneling and Automation B2B Solution KEPServerEX version 5.2 is released, delivering OPC UA, Alarms and Event Conditions, and New Drivers RELEASE: Portland, ME Feb 8, 2010 -- Kepware Technologies, the leader in Communications for Automation, announced today that it has released KEPServerEX version 5.2. This release delivers significant new features including an OPC UA Client and Server, an Alarm and Event Condition option - expanding on the previously delivered OPC AE interface, and updated Mettler Toledo and IDEC Drivers. OPC UA is the most robust of OPC Foundation specifications. KEPServerEX now delivers an OPC UA Server, in addition to existing OPC DA and OPC AE interfaces. KEPServerEX also delivers an optional OPC UA Client Driver. The combination of OPC UA Client and Server interfaces, in addition to all other KEPServerEX interfaces enable it to be a "Standards Based" Tunneling solution. Tunneling solutions are a replacement for Microsoft DCOM communications in distributed OPC DA applications. More importantly for the automation industry, the security inherent to OPC UA, in terms of data encryption and authentication makes it an excellent choice for real-time data sharing in Automation related Real-time Business to Business (B2B) applications. B2B has typically been handled on a non-real-time transactional basis with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or with custom developments when real-time connectivity was required. Now, Kepware offers a standards based and cost effective off the shelf solution. This release also delivers a significant new Alarm and Event Condition option, the ability to monitor variables and configure conditions with which to trigger Alarm or Event messaging. The Alarm and Event Condition option works in conjunction with the KEPServerEX OPC AE interface. For more information please contact Kepware Technologies at 207-775-1660 or visit our web site at: www.kepware.com ... [Full Story]

Predator Software is Connected with Kepware Predator Software Partners with Kepware for CNC to Enterprise Interoperability
Press Release from: Kepware Technologies, on February 8, 2010
HEADLINE: Predator Software is Connected with Kepware Predator Software Partners with Kepware for CNC to Enterprise Interoperability RELEASE: Portland, ME Feb 8, 2010 -- Kepware Technologies, the leader in Communications for Automation, announced today that it has been selected by Predator Software as their Interoperability provider. Predator Software will leverage KEPServerEX client interfaces; Standards such as OPC DA, OPC AE, OPC UA and native interfaces, to achieve proven interoperability with Kepware's vast array of HMI/SCADA, Historian, MES and ERP partners. Since 1994, Predator Software has been focused on automating manufacturers worldwide with innovative and award-winning software applications. Today they are an industry leader in shop floor control (SFC). Predator's SFC technologies include CNC networking, machine monitoring, data collection, machine simulation and verification, tool and gage crib management and traveler management. This relationship with Kepware will extend Predator's products with a range of field proven interfaces to virtually every automation solution in the industry, from Kepware OEMs to all the companies that routinely recommend Kepware as their preferred solution. For more information please contact Kepware Technologies at 207-775-1660 or visit our web site at: www.kepware.com ... [Full Story]

APC selects Kepware Technologies to deliver Data Center device communications for InfraStruxure® Central management software
Press Release from: Kepware Technologies, on February 8, 2010
HEADLINE: APC selects Kepware Technologies to deliver Data Center device communications for InfraStruxure® Central management software RELEASE: Portland, ME Feb 8, 2010 -- Kepware Technologies, the leader in Communications for Automation, announced today that it has been selected as the device communications provider for APC by Schneider Electric. APC's InfraStruxure® Management Software portfolio provides data center managers and IT executives the ability to take a holistic view of data center physical infrastructure service quality, end-to-end energy use, facilitate short- and long-term planning, and properly forecast costs. The vendor-neutral software provides the industry's first and broadest integrations with critical IT support systems, including Schneider Electric's PowerLogic ION-Enterprise power management, building management and enterprise management, enabling the monitoring, controlling and resolving of issues in a user-friendly environment. As part of the solution, APC will use Kepware's "IT and Infrastructure Suite" with its InfraStruxure Central platform to deliver the latest OPC interoperability standards, including OPC DA, OPC AE and OPC-UA, ensuring interoperability with as many client applications as possible. This capability expands the ability to manage all devices supporting the data center. The OPC offering will maintain an OPC Foundation "Certified" status. For more information please contact Kepware Technologies at 207-775-1660 or visit our web site at: www.kepware.com ... [Full Story]

Kepware Wins "Engineers Choice Award" — KEPServerEX Wins Connectivity Category in Control Engineering's Annual Award
Press Release from: Kepware Technologies, on February 2, 2010
HEADLINE: Kepware Wins "Engineers Choice Award" — KEPServerEX Wins Connectivity Category in Control Engineering's Annual Award RELEASE: Portland, ME Feb 2, 2010 -- Kepware Technologies, announced today that its KEPServerEX product has been selected as winner of the Connectivity Category in the annual Control Engineering Magazine, "Engineers Choice" Awards. The "Engineers Choice" award winners are selected by close to 600 of Control Engineering's readership, those with hands-on experience solving real-world problems. A total of 95 new products competed in this year's award process. KEPServerEX was chosen as first in its category. KEPServerEX delivers a one server architecture with over 140 communication protocols to choose from, and client connectivity including standards OPC DA, OPC AE, OPC UA (New) and native interfaces for Oracle, Wonderware (Invensys) and GE Intelligent Platforms. For more information please contact Kepware Technologies at 207-775-1660 or visit our web site at: www.kepware.com ... [Full Story]

MatrikonOPC selected as Control Magazines first OPC Connectivity Software Readers Choice award recipient
Press Release from: MatrikonOPC, on February 3, 2010
Edmonton, Alberta February 3rd, 2010 - MatrikonOPC takes top honors in the OPC Connectivity Software category in the 2010 Control Readers Choice Awards. Based on a global survey of over 1,000 independent process automation professionals the message is clear: MatrikonOPC is the official OPC brand of choice. Sean Leonard, Matrikons vice president of OPC products said, “We are honored to accept Control Magazines prestigious award and are grateful for the support its readers our global customers have shown us.” When asked what this award meant to MatrikonOPC, Sean answered, “Thanks to the independent nature of the survey, this award sends a clear signal that we are delivering on our commitment to provide customers with the best data connectivity experience in the market. Providing customers with effective OPC training, unmatched 24/7 live support, and building long term partnerships with integrators and vendors is just as important to us as continually producing the most secure and reliable OPC software on the market.” Thomas Burke, President and Executive Director of the OPC Foundation, congratulated MatrikonOPC on its achievement saying, “The OPC Foundation is proud to see an OPC category included for the first time in the Control Readers Choice Awards. It clearly demonstrates the adoption of OPC as the industry standard for system interconnectivity and communications. As a strong, active supporter of OPC, MatrikonOPC has played a key role in assisting in the evolution of OPC technology, and will no doubt continue to demonstrate leadership in the future as OPC UA continues to gain global acceptance.” Visit us to learn more here! www.MatrikonOPC.com About MatrikonOPC (a division of Matrikon Inc.) MatrikonOPC provides software to access device data using the OPC standard. Their promise is to help clients unlock the potential of their data and provide them with vendor neutral training and superior client care. MatrikonOPC builds close relationships with their customers, which allows them to have a true understanding of their business. MatrikonOPC helps them attain operational efficiency from both a technical and business perspective. With offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, they provide local presence on a worldwide scale. MatrikonOPC is committed to connectivity. Visit MatrikonOPC at www.MatrikonOPC.com MatrikonOPC and Matrikon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matrikon Inc. For more information, contact: Wassim Daoud Online Marketing Communication Specialist, OPC +1 780-448-1010 extension 4632 email: wassim.daoud@matrikonopc.com For business and investor related information, contact: Nicole Sayler Corporate Communications & Investor Relations 780-945-4010 nicole.sayler@matrikon.com ... [Full Story]

Softing has announced the availability of a complementary OPC white paper
Press Release from: Softing AG, on February 2, 2010
NEWBURYPORT, MA - Softing, the world leader in providing conformant OPC Development Tools, OPC Servers, and OPC middleware products for industrial automation applications, has announced the availability of a OPC white paper with the title "Optimizing OPC Communications with Sophisticated OPC Middleware Products". The standardization of communication tasks with OPC goes hand-in-hand with significant cost savings for manufacturers and plant operators. This mature communication standard makes it easy to select best-in-class products because it is not based on proprietary solutions. In addition, OPC technology inherently promotes the design of horizontally or vertically integration concepts. This white paper is discussing techniques to effectively complement the OPC standard with OPC middleware products that help to alleviate most problems a user might face. The paper exemplifies how to utilize this intelligent set of OPC middleware products to simplify the commissioning and operation of OPC clients and servers, significantly improve the data throughput of your OPC interfaces, and, at the same time, ensure reliable and robust OPC communication links. Please feel free to download this complementary white paper here. For additional information please contact us Tel: (978) 499-9650 or Ken.Hoover@softing.com or visit our company web site at www.softing.us ... [Full Story]

ICONICS Announces FacilityWorX
Press Release from: ICONICS, Inc., on January 25, 2010
Orlando, FL AHR Expo January 25, 2010 ICONICS, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner of the Year and award winning provider of Web-enabled, BACnet-based, software for building automation, announced a new solution FacilityWorX. ICONICS FacilityWorX enables facility managers to intelligently reduce cost, increase security, improve alarm response time and achieve better energy efficiency. FacilityWorX provides an open standards software integration platform for existing building automation systems to achieve a complete operational view of an entire building or campus. Integrate lighting, elevator, boiler, chiller, fire, generator, access control, and HVAC control systems into one easy-to-configure operational console. FacilityWorX communicates via BACnet, Modbus, JCI N1, SNMP, LonWorks and OPC with all major control systems. ... [Full Story]

MatrikonOPC announces Supra Controls as a Gold Level Partner
Press Release from: MatrikonOPC, on January 28, 2010
January 28th, 2010 Edmonton, Alberta Supra Controls becomes Indias first control systems integration firm to be accepted into the MatrikonOPC Integrator Partner Program. Specializing in the electrical, instrumentation, and control integration fields, Supra Controls now standardizes on MatrikonOPC products for its OPC data connectivity solutions. According to Mr. V. Subramaniam, Director of Supra Controls, “With OPC System Integrator training from MatrikonOPC, our engineers gain additional expertise to help our clients resolve complex industrial data connectivity problems using time-proven products and solution design methodologies.” Mr. Subramaniam continued saying, “Our mandate is to provide clients with the best integration project value on the market. As a MatrikonOPC partner, we can provide top OPC connectivity software that is backed by their [MatrikonOPC] comprehensive technical support. This helps us deliver top value to our clients in a timely manner.” Darek Kominek, MatrikonOPC Partner Programs Manager, welcomed Supra Controls saying, “it is a pleasure to have Supra Controls join the MatrikonOPC Integrator Partner Program as a Gold Level Partner. We will work closely with them to help them best leverage our connectivity solutions, technical support, and marketing resources. Working together like this is a true win-win scenario: for us, for Supra Controls and most importantly, for their customers.” Asked about MatrikonOPCs commitment to working with system integrators, Sean Leonard, VP of MatrikonOPC Products said, “Delivering exceptional value to our customers is one of the cornerstones of our strategy for long term growth. The integrator partner program extends our ability to provide solutions globally while ensuring customers are supported locally. For this reason, strong, mutually beneficial integrator relationships are essential.” To learn more about MatrikonOPC Integrator Partner Program visit here: http://www.matrikonopc.com/partners/integrators.aspx About Supra Controls PVT LTD Supra Controls, is a systems integration firm specializing in the Electrical, Instrumentation & Control fields. Supra Controls also supplies Turnkey E&I packages and Mechanical skids. Factory trained on MatrikonOPC technology, Supra Controls engineers resolve complex data connectivity problems with OPC based technology. Supra Controls is committed to delivering customers with the best solutions in the market. About MatrikonOPC (a division of Matrikon Inc.) MatrikonOPC provides software to access device data using the OPC standard. Their promise is to help clients unlock the potential of their data and provide them with vendor neutral training and superior client care. MatrikonOPC builds close relationships with their customers, which allows them to have a true understanding of their business. MatrikonOPC helps them attain operational efficiency from both a technical and business perspective. With offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, they provide local presence on a worldwide scale. MatrikonOPC is committed to connectivity. Visit MatrikonOPC at www.MatrikonOPC.com Matrikon and MatrikonOPC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matrikon Inc. For more information, contact: Darek Kominek +1 780-233-7561 Darek.Kominek@matrikonopc.com Business Media & Investors contact: Nicole Sayler Corporate Communications & Investor Relations +1 780-945-4010 nicole.sayler@matrikon.com ... [Full Story]

InduSoft Enhances its Award Winning Human Machine Interface and SCADA Software, InduSoft Web Studio
Press Release from: InduSoft LLC, on January 22, 2010
InduSofts powerful Human Machine Interface and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software now works with the latest versions of Microsoft Windows. InduSoft Web Studio (IWS) version 6.1 Service Pack 6 is fully compatible with Windows 7 (both 32 and 64-bit) and Windows Server 2008 R2 ... [Full Story]

Prosys OPC UA Java SDK - Release 1.0
Press Release from: Prosys PMS Ltd, on January 20, 2010
We are proud to present the availability of the Prosys OPC UA Java SDK, which will bring full OPC UA Client, Server and Application development capabilities to the standard Java environment. Prosys OPC UA Java SDK is available as five (5) different editions: Prosys OPC UA Java SDK Client Binary (without the source code) Prosys OPC UA Java SDK Client Source (with the source code) Prosys OPC UA Java SDK Client & Server Binary (without the source code) Prosys OPC UA Java SDK Client & Server Source (with the source code) Evaluation editions (contents may vary) The Client SDK includes a Tutorial and a SampleConsoleClient application which demonstrate the usage of the SDK and give you a quick start to your own OPC UA application development. Similarly, the Server SDK includes a Tutorial and a SampleConsoleServer application. System Requirements: Prosys OPC UA Java SDK requires Java SE 6 (Java Runtime Environment 1.6) & Java Development Kit 6 (jdk1.6). ... [Full Story]

MatrikonOPC and OMNI Flow Computers, Inc. deliver Secure Data Connectivity
Press Release from: MatrikonOPC, on January 14, 2010
EDMONTON, AB January 14th, 2010 OMNI Flow Computers, Inc. has joined with MatrikonOPC to deliver industrial strength OPC connectivity to all OMNI flow computers and devices. OMNI Flow Computers, Inc. is the newest member of the MatrikonOPC Vendor Partner Program. The joint development of MatrikonOPC Server for OMNI Flow Computers was the first step in providing secure OPC connectivity solutions for OMNIs end users. By leveraging MatrikonOPCs industry-leading products, OMNI Flow Computers, Inc. is able to provide their customers with even more data connectivity options to help grow their businesses. OMNI flow computers bear the responsibility of the fiscal integrity for transferring products via the pipeline system. With OPC servers becoming the primary method of accessing data, security is crucial. MatrikonOPC embeds industrial strength security into all of its OPC servers making the relationship with OMNI a natural fit. said Sean Leonard, Vice President OPC at Matrikon. Alan McCartney, President and CEO for OMNI Flow Computers, Inc. said, Partnering with MatrikonOPC on the development of this interface was an obvious choice. Security is a key aspect in modern data connectivity and MatrikonOPC is the leader in secure OPC communications. OMNI Flow Computers is committed to providing customers with easy and secure connectivity to all of its products. To learn more about the MatrikonOPC Server for OMNI Flow Computers and the partnership, please navigate to: http://www.matrikonopc.com/partners/profile/omni.aspx About OMNI Flow Computers, Inc. OMNI Flow Computers, Inc, headquartered in the Houston, Texas area, has the largest installed base of multi-tasking, panel-mount flow computers for the custody transfer measurement of hydrocarbon liquids and gases. Worldwide in over 70 countries, OMNI flow computers are connected to more than 30,000 meters and related instruments. Visit OMNI Flow Computers, Inc at www.omniflow.com About MatrikonOPC (a division of Matrikon Inc.) MatrikonOPC provides software to access device data using the OPC standard. Their promise is to help clients unlock the potential of their data and provide them with vendor neutral training and superior client care. MatrikonOPC builds close relationships with their customers, which allows them to have a true understanding of their business. MatrikonOPC helps them attain operational efficiency from both a technical and business perspective. With offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, they provide local presence on a worldwide scale. MatrikonOPC is committed to connectivity. Visit MatrikonOPC at www.MatrikonOPC.com Matrikon and MatrikonOPC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matrikon Inc. For more information, contact: Wassim Daoud Online Marketing Communication Specialist, OPC +1 780-448-1010 x4632 wassim.daoud@matrikonopc.com Business Media & Investors contact: Nicole Sayler Corporate Communications & Investor Relations +1 780-945-4010 nicole.sayler@matrikon.com ... [Full Story]

Designing of the OPC Unified Architecture Information Models
Press Release from: CAS, on January 14, 2010
CAS is proud to announce that the company has added a new service to the offer: Designing of the OPC Unified Architecture Information Models. This service is dedicated for all companies (vendors or end users) that are going to design a model from scratch or adopt an existing one. We have gained an experience in UA technology while working on the ADI specification as a part of the Analytical Device Integration working group initiative and as a part of other OPC Foundation working groups, i.e. Accelerated Adoption, Early Adopter.We have also created the Unified Architecture modeling tool: OPC UA Address Space Model Designer, which is intended to help developers and engineers in designing OPC UA models. More information about OPC UA Address Space Model Designer can be found here. It can be downloaded for free from here To learn more about OPC UA Information Model implementation approach I would like to invite you to read a white paper, that has been just published by the OPC Foundation, entitled: Implementation of the OPC UA Information Model for Analyzers written by Mariusz Postol (CAS), Voytek J. Janisz (ABB), Claude M Lafond (ABB) and Jim Luth (OPC Foundation). This paper is available without access restrictions from this location on the OPC Foundation website. To get more about OPC Unified Architecture visit our eBook. ... [Full Story]

Kepware Prepares for Significant Growth in 2010 — Tony Paine is Appointed to President of Kepware Technologies
Press Release from: Kepware Technologies, on January 5, 2010
HEADLINE: Kepware Prepares for Significant Growth in 2010 Tony Paine is Appointed to President of Kepware Technologies RELEASE: Portland, ME Jan 5, 2010 -- Kepware Technologies, the leader in Communications for Automation, today announced the promotion of Tony Paine, former Executive VP/CTO of the company, to the position of President. Mr. Paine will have responsibility for all operations of the company. Corson Ellis, former President and now Chairman, said, "Kepware is growing fast, and becoming the leading supplier of communications software to large companies, both software suppliers and large end users. Our customers and partners will need more products and support from us in the years ahead. Tony is the right person for the job. He is deeply knowledgeable about the industry standards from a technical and market perspective, he is a great manager of people, and a strong strategic thinker," Ellis said. "I am completely confident that he will successfully lead Kepware to consolidate our position as an important supplier and partner to manufacturing software and hardware automation companies." For more information please contact Kepware Technologies at 207-775-1660 or visit our web site at: www.kepware.com ... [Full Story]