RELEASE: Portland, ME March 25, 2008 Portland, ME – Kepware Technologies, the leader in Communications for Automation, announced today that their product, KEPServerEX, has been independently evaluated by the OPC Training Institute and has been awarded their highest rating for product quality.
The latest generation of Kepware's technology, KEPServerEX was designed to enable users to quickly set up communications from equipment to control systems via a wide range of available "plug-in" device drivers and components. KEPServerEX delivers over 130 protocols and connectivity to thousands of devices, and has set the standard in the support of OPC Technology for Data Access. KEPServerEX has been tested for ease of installation, quality of operation, quality of documentation, ease of use, and overall satisfaction and was awarded the highest level, a "5 Star" rating. This is the first 5 Star rating awarded to a tested product.
"The OPC Training Institute is an excellent organization providing a valuable service in OPC technology hands-on training and online resources including independent evaluations of OPC products," said Roy Kok, VP of Sales and Marketing for Kepware Technologies. "Our customers tell us, on a regular basis, that we are one of the easiest and most reliable products that they have ever used. It is exciting to have the same conclusion through the OPC Training Institute and their independent testers."
"OPC technology is about interoperability among multi-vendor products," commented Randy Kondor, President of the OPC Training Institute. "Our independent review of Kepware's KEPServerEX reinforces what our students experience in our hands-on training sessions, and that is, seamless data communication when using OPC. We know Kepware's products are heavily used in industry and so we weren't surprised when our independent test lab gave KEPServerEX a '5 Star' rating."
To read the complete Kepware KEPServerEX product review, visit the OPC Training Institute's website at www.opcti.com/kepserverex.
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 www.opcti.com
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Kepware Media Contacts:
Roy Kok
V.P. Sales and Marketing
Kepware
207-775-1660 x253
roy.kok@kepware.com
OPC Training Institute Media Contacts:
Brian Neufeld
Director of Marketing
OPCTI
780-784-4444
brian.neufeld@opcti.com
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