HEADLINE: Kepware Technologies and Online Development Inc. Partner To Develop OPC Server Devices!
RELEASE: Yarmouth, ME, October 7, 2003 - Kepware Technologies, a leading worldwide supplier of OPC server technology, announces today the partnership with Online Development Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of automation, control, data acquisition and communication hardware, to develop OPC enabled devices for the Rockwell Automation ControlLogix backplane. Utilizing Kepware's OPC technology for DA, DX, and XML on Online's Rockwell Automation ControlLogix modules, data will be openly available to any OPC client application.
Utilizing DA, DX, and XML OPC technology, information will be easily communicated directly to most automation applications and devices via TCP/IP directly from Online's SAM (Special Application Module) products. These SAM products compliment Rockwell Automation ControlLogix systems by providing additional functionality and now additional data access via OPC connectivity - therefore, making the data openly available to other applications.
Mark Hensley, president of Kepware, adds, "With Ethernet and the Internet becoming a standard automation network infrastructure, manufacturers are in need of this direct solution. This partnership reinforces Kepware's commitment to our customers in our continued pursuit of bringing the best in communication solutions."
ABOUT KEPWARE: Kepware is the world leader in communication software for automation and offers a unique experience in both OPC and communication protocols. Since 1995, Kepware has focused on the development of communication drivers to automation controllers, I/O and field devices. Applications include M2M (Machine to Machine) and M2E (Machine to Enterprise) communications. Operating system support includes; Microsoft Windows Desktop, Windows Server and Windows Embedded (Windows CE and Windows Embedded NT/XP). Today, with over 140 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 ensures 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". www.kepware.com
For additional information: Email: Sales@Kepware.com or Phone: 207-775-1660.