May 2008 |
Security Systems Data Can Enable Building Automation |
Kepware Introduces New Versions of iSNMP and KEPServerEX
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Portland, ME – Kepware Technologies, the leader in Communications for Automation, announced today that it has released updates to two key products, the iSNMP network monitoring and management solution and KEPServerEX, its flagship product for device communications.
The new iSNMP offering will replace the existing solution acquired last fall through the acquisition of COI Software. iSNMP is now a Plug-in to KEPServerEX, leveraging the ability to operate alongside other KEPServerEX plug-ins and provide device monitoring and management through both industry standard OPC and vendor native interfaces. iSNMP is ideally suited for devices with management interfaces and is accompanied by an additional Ping Driver, to monitor the health of basic devices without management interfaces.
In addition to the new functionality, this release of KEPServerEX includes enhancements to over 45 Drivers including those for; ABB, Allen Bradley, Automation Direct, BACnet, Cutler Hammer, DNP, GE Fanuc, Hilscher, Honeywell, Horner, Omron, Schneider Electric, Square D, Siemens, SIXNET, Telemecanique, Yaskawa, and Yokogawa.
“Kepware puts a significant effort into each product release, both in terms of
new functionality and in enhancing the reliability and effectiveness of existing
functionality,” says Tony Paine, Executive VP and CTO of Kepware. “This release
has over 4 developer year’s worth of effort behind it. As a general rule going
forward, Kepware will strive for Quarterly releases of our KEPServerEX product
as it is gaining functionality at an increasing rate. Also, by the time you are
reading this, we expect KEPServerEX to have received official OPC Certified
Status through the new Independent Certification Test Lab in Germany.”
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 130 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".
http://www.kepware.com
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