July 8, 2016 – Two years ago, the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) launched the Industrial Automation Exchange, with the intention of helping industrial automation end-user clients find system integrators and their suppliers. Now CSIA has made the site even easier to use. The CSIA Exchange now features its own blog, largely authored by its system integrator members and member partners. It has also incorporated a new library-resources section.
José Rivera, CSIA CEO, said, “As guest bloggers, control system integrators and suppliers can inform end users of trends and events across all industries and specialties. They can share how-to guides and evergreen resource material helpful to automation clients.”
While some cosmetic changes will make information more accessible, the update is about making it easier for integrators to post relevant information, and ultimately, for clients to find them. A few of the changes include:
- A new industrial automation community, where clients can ask system integrators questions or notify them of an RFP
- The capability to search for system integrators by their office location in a state/province, region or country
- A library resource section where CSIA will host guides and evergreen resource material helpful to automation clients, such as how to choose a system integrator
Tony Veroeven, CSIA Exchange manager said, “The quality of control system engineering content posted on the Exchange by CSIA members is outstanding, so clients find the site to be a great resource when vetting system integrators. Blog articles and resource content will make it even easier to find quality system integrators.”