OPC Training Institute Selects
Kepware as Demonstration Standard
RELEASE: Portland, ME January
14, 2008 -- Portland, ME – Kepware Technologies, the
leader in Communications for Automation, announced today that
it was selected by the OPC Training Institute as their preferred
demonstration product for use in OPC
hands-on training workshops.
The latest generation of Kepware's OPC server technology, KEPServerEX,
was designed to allow users to quickly setup communications from
equipment to control and business systems via a wide range of
available "plug-in" device drivers and components.
The OPC Training Institute (OPCTI) will use Kepware OPC
products and technology in their training classes and webinars, especially
when demonstrating OPC server functionality and device connectivity.
In addition, Kepware both endorses and promotes OPCTI activities
and provides demonstration products and documentation to OPCTI
for use in all training activities world-wide.
"The OPC Training Institute is an excellent new venture, dedicated
to promoting OPC standards and creating Certified OPC Professionals",
says Roy Kok, VP of Sales and Marketing for Kepware. "They deliver
a valuable service to this industry and we are pleased to help
them support the spread of OPC technology awareness around the
globe" he added.
"Kepware is the leading provider of OPC and device communications
in our industry", says Randy Kondor, President of the OPC Training
Institute. "It's natural for us to select a widely used product
within industry as our demonstration platform. Many of our clients
already use Kepware products and so they have a head start when
attending our courses. Those new to OPC can get their OPC projects
started quickly simply by downloading Kepware products from Kepware's
website. Kepware has been excellent to work with, delivering
products and support as we need it around the world."
"Kepware and the OPC Training Institute are doing a wonderful
job in proving the benefits of OPC technology and expanding adoption
around the world," says Thomas Burke, President of the OPC Foundation.
"Kepware is also an early adopter of OPC-UA technology and will
play an important role in delivering our newest standards to
the market. This relationship dramatically expands the reach
of OPC and it should be beneficial to OPC users around the globe."
ABOUT KEPWARE: Kepware is the world leader in
communication software for automation and offers 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. 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 OPCTI: OPCTI is a global OPC training
company with workshops in the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific.
OPCTI offers hands-on training both in-person and online. Unlike
other companies that offer vendor-biased information, OPCTI focuses
strictly on training and does not sell its own products. OPCTI
is the only company endorsed by OPC Foundation member companies
to award the Certified OPC Professional (COP) designation. Holders
of the COP designation have demonstrated proficiency with OPC
technology, design architecture, and installations. For more
information about the OPC Training Institute, visit (http://www.opcti.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
