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How open standards can increase OEM product sales  
Automation World, November 2011
By Jack McIntyre, Open Automation Software
Increasing data visibility by using OPC Systems.NET from Open Automation Software to visualize real-time data directly from the source using popular Visual Studio-capable graphics packages.

Has Open Architecture Delivered?  
Automation.com, October 2011
By Bill Lydon
Since the 1980s, the automation industry has been adopting standards for networked industrial communications, software, and applications. Have users gained all the benefits originally envisioned?

OPC UA: Entering the Practical Phase  
Automation World, October 2011
By Kai Binder
OPC UA has yet to invade users' experience and products still are a scarce commodity. But that situation is about to change.

Effective OPC Security for Control Systems  
September 2011
By Eric Byres and Darek Kominek
By While the consequences of cyber attacks and malware are no longer in doubt, the question remains, "Exactly how can an engineer reliably secure his or her control system?" This white paper outlines a simple and cost effective answer - a security solution based on OPC technology that can be deployed in almost any industrial facility today.

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Kepware Technologies updates KEPServerEX Version 5.7
Enhancements in KEPServerEX version 5.7 includes Lufkin Modbus Serial, Bristol BSAP IP, Alstom Redundant Ethernet and Weatherford 8500 Serial drivers for the oil & gas and water & wastewater industries.

MatrikonOPC introduces Alarms and Events Historian
The Historian does not require any programming or manual setup. Users simply connect to an OPC Server and start collecting A&E data instantly.

Software Toolbox Enhances TOP Server Software
TOP Server 5.7 delivers new drivers, enhancements to the main server and more than 19 drivers and plug-ins.

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Flowmeters Phone Home  
Control, September 2011
By Dennis Brown, Dart Oil and Gas
Thanks to the web environment created by Open Automation Software products data can be pulled by a smart phone such as the iPhone, manipulated, and then pushed from the iPhone though the OPC Server to the test meters in the field.

Transparent cybersecurity  
Plant Services, August 2011
By Mike Bacidore, PlantServices
Gerdau Ameristeel, a mini-mill steel producer and steel recycler uses KepServerEX communication technology and OPC server to connect PLCs, ERP, Wonderware and an historian through firewalls.

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Afcon Software signs distributor in Brazil  
Altus, a Brazilian company, will distribute AFCON SCADA/HMI software Pulse in Brazil.

Kepware signs Novatek as Distributor in Europe  
Novotek will now be Kepware's preferred distributor of products and services in Northern Europe.

OPC Certifies Embedded Labs development kits  
OPC-UA Device Server Software Development Kits for Microcontrollers and Microprocessors have been certified for standards compliance by the OPC Foundation test lab.

OPC Foundation certifies Control-See alarm software  
Control-See's alarm notification and remote control software - U.C.ME-OPC version 2010 SP5 is now certified.

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MatrikonOPC Hands-on Workshop
November 29, 2011 - November 30, 2011
Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait
Workshop covers OPC Levels 1 & 2.

Introduction to Industrial Automation and Control (FG07)
December 5, 2011 - December 9, 2011
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
This popular course combines lecture and hands-on labs to provide an overview of industrial measurement and control.

PLC/PAC AUTOMATION: Advanced System Integration, Programming and Design (TC36P)
December 5, 2011 - December 9, 2011
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
This course defines Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Process Automation Controllers (PAC) architecture, configuration, and programming from out-of-the-box to actual installation.

Level 1: OPC & DCOM Diagnostics
December 6, 2011 - December 7, 2011
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Students learn the fundamental concepts and vision of OPC. Students compare traditional connectivity methods to OPC and discuss the strength each method offers. All the OPC specifications are briefly discussed and the class delves into OPC Data Access (OPC DA) for real-time data access.

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