Interactive Flash Presentations, Secure Online Ordering, Easier Navigation Among New Features
Temecula, CA — December 05, 2005 — Opto 22, a developer and manufacturer of hardware and software for industrial automation, remote monitoring, data acquisition, and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, has announced a major new website update. The new site, www.opto22.com , boasts many new features aimed at simplifying and improving the web browsing experience of Opto 22 website visitors and customers and making it easier to search Opto 22’s selection of over 500 hardware and software automation products and over 600 technical documents.Opto 22’s new website includes a “Learn” section, which features new and popular tutorials, case studies, and white papers.
Visitors can also educate themselves on Opto 22’s flagship SNAP Ethernet product family—including the recently announced SNAP PAC™ family of programmable automation controllers (PACs) and ioProject™ software suites—through a variety of interactive flash presentations that let them view and study hardware and software configurations and typical applications for these products.The “Product” section offers new “at a glance” details on Opto 22’s product offerings, making it easier than ever to find the right product quickly. The “Product” section also offers online technical specifications and several image views of most products.
The former significantly reduces the need to download PDF files to view specifications, saving the visitor valuable time when reviewing and selecting products.The new website’s “Support” section includes Opto Knowledge Base Support Articles focused on providing Opto 22 customers critical, time-sensitive information on the latest hardware and software product support issues, while also offering troubleshooting, time-saving, and workaround advice. The “Support” section also includes the latest software, firmware, and documents at a glance, making it much easier and quicker for visitors to see the most recently added or edited files.
Complete product documentation and details on free customer training are also much easier to access and view.Another important enhancement to the new Opto 22 website is easier online ordering. Customers can now purchase via credit card using a secure channel and transaction (verified by VeriSign®) assuring customers an easy and secure method of purchasing new or replacement Opto 22 components and systems.Opto 22’s new website also features RSS feeds and blogs, designed to deliver timely and relevant company news, updates, and other meaningful content to subscribers. Finally, an enhanced Google™ search tool powered by the Google Search Appliance™ has been implemented to deliver the most relevant results for more effective website searches.
“This new website offers all of the features and content from our old site, but in a much more concise, visual, easier to understand, and entertaining way,” says Benson Hougland, Opto 22 Vice President of Marketing. “At the same time, we’ve added a number of new features and improved the presentation. What we’re delivering now is a web experience that will be familiar and comfortable for our long-time customers and also quickly comprehensible for new visitors.”
About Opto 22
Opto 22 develops and manufactures hardware and software products for applications in industrial automation, remote monitoring, and data acquisition. Using standard, commercially available Internet, networking, and computer technologies, Opto 22’s input/output and control systems allow customers to monitor, control, and acquire data from all of the mechanical, electrical, and electronic assets that are key to their business operations. Opto 22's products and services support automation end users, OEMs, and information technology and operations personnel. Founded in 1974 and with over 85 million Opto 22-connected devices deployed worldwide, the company has an established reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability.
Opto 22 products are sold through a worldwide network of distributors, partners, and system integrators. For more information, contact Opto 22 headquarters at 800-321-OPTO or visit the website at www.opto22.com .
