Rockwell Automation Renews Five-Year OEM Agreement with Kepware
RELEASE: Portland, ME February
11, 2008 -- Portland, ME – Kepware
Technologies, the
leader in Communications for Automation, announced today that
it was selected again, as the provider of third-party communications
for FactoryTalk View Site Edition and FactoryTalk View Machine
Edition products from Rockwell Automation. In addition, Kepware
has joined the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork as an Encompass
Product Partner.
The latest generation of Kepware's OPC server technology, KEPServerEX,
was designed to allow users to quickly set up communications
from equipment to control systems via a wide range of available "plug-in" device
drivers and components. Rockwell Automation will use KEPServerEX
technology in both Windows Desktop and Windows Embedded (Windows
CE) forms to power both desktop and control panel products.
In addition, Kepware joins the Rockwell Automation Encompass
Product program, highlighting Kepware as an excellent solution
for third-party connectivity for Rockwell Automation customers
and sales associates. The specific Encompass accepted products
include KEPServerEX with the WeatherBug
for Automation Driver,
and iSNMP, for monitoring and managing your automation network
infrastructure.
"Rockwell Automation is a leading global provider of industrial
automation power, control and information solutions in the
PLC, HMI Panel, and HMI/SCADA marketplaces and we are honored
to have been selected as their supplier of third-party connectivity,"
said Roy Kok, vice president of Marketing and Sales for Kepware
Technologies. "Rockwell Automation has been a great provider
colleague over the past five years and we look forward to working
closely with Rockwell Automation and their channel associates."
"Kepware is the leading provider of third-party communications
in our industry", says Bruce Fuller, business manager for Rockwell
Automation. "We want our customers to have the very best connectivity
from Rockwell Automation, utilizing FactoryTalk Gateway and
Rockwell Software RSLinx for connectivity to Rockwell Automation
devices and Kepware's KEPServerEX for non-Rockwell Automation
devices. Our relationship with Kepware delivers just that,
consistently and reliably, across our various platforms," he
adds.
"Plants and factories today are focusing their manufacturing
attention on Collaborative Production Systems (CPS) that require
proven connectivity solutions between a wide variety of third
party devices" according to ARC Advisory Group Research Director
Craig Resnick. "Rockwell Automation's customers require a high
level of assurance regarding the integrity of their connectivity
solutions. This is a significant factor in Rockwell Automation
selecting a major player in the communications space such as
Kepware to provide connectivity solutions based on their extensive
field-tested experience and significant number of industry
relationships".
ABOUT KEPWARE: Kepware is the world leader in
communication software for automation and offers a unique experience
in both OPC and embedded
device communications. Since 1995, Kepware
has focused on the development of communication drivers to automation
controllers, I/O and field devices. Operating system support
includes; Microsoft Windows Desktop, Windows Server and Windows
Embedded (Windows CE and Windows Embedded NT/XP). Today, with
over 100 communication protocols, and through the efforts of
our direct sales, distribution and embedded partners, Kepware
is the leading provider of communications with annual shipments
exceeding 100,000 units. Kepware's responsiveness to customer
needs and strong partnerships with other leading automation suppliers
ensure that your next application will be a success. Ask around
and you'll hear why automation professionals everywhere consider
Kepware Technologies "Automation's Best Friend". (http://www.kepware.com)
ABOUT ROCKWELL AUTOMATION: Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK)
is a leading global provider of industrial automation power,
control and information solutions that help manufacturers achieve
a competitive advantage in their businesses. The company brings
together leading global brands in industrial automation that
include Allen-Bradley controls and services, and Rockwell Software
factory management software. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis.,
the company employs about 20,000 people serving customers in
more than 80 countries. For more information, visit http://www.rockwellautomation.com
All product and company names listed are trademarks or trade
names of their respective companies.
Kepware Media Contacts:
Roy Kok
V.P. Sales and Marketing
Kepware
207-775-1660 x253 roy.kok@kepware.com
