Software Toolbox Connected with Kepware

Software Toolbox has selected Kepware as their leading solution for third party connectivity.

They leverage our:

•	Experience; We are focused on OPC & device communications technologies and are quickly becoming the defacto standard in the automation marketplace
•	Unique Architecture; All drivers seamlessly provide data to your client application(s) through a consistent server interface : This means they are fast to learn and easy to support.
•	Scalability; Through the support of hardware, serial + Ethernet connectivity as well as user-configurable protocols, Kepware scales to your needs, today and tomorrow.
•	Reliability; With 100,000s of installations, Kepware delivers the technology you can count on, with advanced features like built-in Ethernet Encapsulation, Error Recovery, Tuning Tools, Write optimizations and the ability to Run as a Service

Software Toolbox Brand Labels Kepware products

The TOP Server OPC & I/O Server incorporates the latest generation of Kepware's OPC server technology found in KEPServerEX. It was designed to allow users to quickly setup communications from equipment to control systems via a wide range of available "plug-in" device drivers and components. In 2001, following 5 years of marketing, selling, and supporting Kepware branded products Kepware and Software Toolbox formalized their partnership and created the TOP Server brand to grow the presence of Kepware's technology in the Wonderware channel. By working with the global Wonderware distribution network, Software Toolbox has installed thousands of TOP Server licenses with Wonderware InTouch, InSQL/Historian, and System Platform/Application Server. Major customers include SAB Miller, Campbell Soup, Chevron/Texaco, Dow, and many more.

TOP Server Technology & Support

TOP Server and KEPServerEX are identical from a technical standpoint and because Software Toolbox always releases TOP Server in step with KEPServerEX, users of TOP Server will have immediate access to the latest technologies of Kepware. All application level connectivity is available such as OPC, DDE, and Native Interfaces like FastDDE/Suitelink for Wonderware. The support team at Software Toolbox has proven to be highly competent and responsive to their clients but users should know that when they buy TOP Server, they are getting the full backing of the Kepware team working in close partnership with the Wonderware experts at Software Toolbox.

Additional Products of Interest to Customers of Software Toolbox

Software Toolbox offers a variety of graphical, Wizard, and HMI object add-in products that enhance the Wonderware solution and enable Software Toolbox to offer a one-stop shop for 3rd party products to the worldwide Wonderware network. Additionally, the Software Toolbox development team has created products which specifically add value to the TOP Server offering. Beyond demonstrating another level of technical competency this shows their commitment to being Kepware's sales and support partner for Wonderware distribution channels, users, integrators and OEMs. Contact Software Toolbox for a complete list of products available for the Wonderware + TOP Server OPC solution.