Advantech, Invensys and Wonderware develop Windows CE HMI

October 08, 2009
Advantech Industrial Automation Group
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Advantech, Invensys and Wonderware all helped develop Wonderware InTouch HMI software for Windows CE devices.

October 8, 2009 - The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech and Invensys Operations Management partnered in developing the Wonderware InTouch HMI software in a compact edition form factor for Windows CE devices. “The Powered by Wonderware program, in conjunction with our partners, means that our customers can now order their HMI hardware with runtime software pre-installed, directly from their vendor of choice,” said Keith Jones, Invensys Operations Management marketing program manager, Wonderware HMI/SCADA products. “This offers a certified combination of InTouch Compact Edition software and vendor hardware, tested by Wonderware and ready to use out of the box. Customers will appreciate the time they will save with the pre-installed software, as well as have confidence that their industrial computer panel is ready to run. In addition, InTouch Compact Edition software has never been more affordable, with users able to select the license size they need and take advantage of exciting new bundled pricing.”According to Dan Fitzpatrick, global embedded program manager, Invensys Operations Management, by partnering with many of the world’s top HMI hardware brands, Invensys now offers clients the most cost-efficient version of the market-leading Wonderware InTouch HMI software on a vast amount of hardware styles and ratings. “In addition, Wonderware customers are assured that InTouch Compact Edition software is certified to function properly on all certified hardware and that, together with our partners, we will support the complete solution in every corner of the globe,” Fitzpatrick said.Gary Frederich, Western Regional Sales Manager for Advantech eAutomation, believes this partnership will “help Advantech and our Channel Partners increase Advantech’s solution offerings for the process end-user market and growing Windows CE based OEM HMI market.”Advantech is excited about this new partnership and looks forward to many new opportunities with Invensys.Advantech Corporation, Industrial Automation Group - Founded in 1983, the Industrial Automation Group of Advantech Corporation is a pioneer in eAutomation technology; combining connectivity, flexibility and ruggedness with today's most reliable PC-based automation technologies. Product offerings include: Open HMI platforms, Industrial Ethernet, Automation Controllers, Automation Software, Embedded Automation Computers, Distributed I/O Modules, Plug-in I/O, and Industrial Communication solutions for a wide array of industries. Invensys Operations ManagementInvensys Operations Management, a division of Invensys, is a leading provider of automation and information technology, systems, software solutions, services and consulting to the global manufacturing and infrastructure industries. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, its solutions are used by more than 40,000 clients around the world in more than 200,000 plants and facilities. Learn More

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