Kepware Technologies updates their popular OPC server, KEPServerEX

RELEASE: Portland, ME March 22, 2006 -- Kepware Technologies, a leading worldwide supplier of OPC client/server technology, announces the update of their popular KEPServerEX OPC plug-in for ODBC database connectivity. The newly updated ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) plug-in driver for Kepware's industry leading OPC server, KEPServerEX, now provides complete access to database datasets developed using the Open Source MySQL™ database management engine. "We've found many of our customers prefer open source solutions" says Kepware President, Mark Hensley. "The addition of MySQL provides a solution to our customers that have based their databases and data collection systems on the Open Source MySQL engine." In addition to the newly supported MySQL, the ODBC driver supports Microsoft Access™, Microsoft SQL™, Oracle™, and Sybase™. Regardless of the data source, the ODBC driver supports the following features: Multiple connection sessions to multiple ODBC data sources Full read and write access to the SQL engine Auto tag generation based on tables, queries and stored procedures from your ODBC data source Ability to execute stored procedures User configurable database query intervals for each dataset Data Source access methods for fixed tables, Dynamic Tables, Queries, and Stored Procedures Working with Dynamic Tables has been enhanced through the availability of built-in OPC tags that allow direct control of the record being accessed by the driver. The following table demonstrates the control tags provided: A key element of accessing any database is security. The ODBC driver for KEPServerEX provides full login capabilities for each selected data source. For more information please contact Kepware Technologies at 207-775-1660 or visit our web site at www.kepware.com ABOUT KEPWARE: At Kepware, we specialize in OPC and device communication technologies for the industrial automation market. Our genuine OPC software products are known worldwide for quality, reliability, and ease of use – making Kepware the best choice for your industrial connectivity needs. Our responsiveness to customers and our 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!