ISA Executive Director Status Research Triangle Park, NC (23 October 2005) -- ISA is in the final stages of negotiations to name an Executive Director after a comprehensive search for an experienced professional who can lead the organization into the future. ISA President Don Zee noted, “Our Search Committee has made remarkable progress on a very aggressive timeline in … [Read more...] about ISA "near" naming new Executive Director
Another complication for SP100 to worry about: BPL and SCADA
Will BPL Interfere With In-Plant Radio Networks? Broadband over power line (BPL) is a technology that allows Internet data to be transmitted over utility power lines. In order to utilize BPL, a subscriber installs a small modem similar to DSL or cable service, and plugs it into any ordinary AC wall outlet in any room. The modem then provides an Ethernet connection to a computer … [Read more...] about Another complication for SP100 to worry about: BPL and SCADA
More from Rumor Mill Central: Smar on the block?
Smar Rumored for Sale...Possibly to Roxboro Rumors have surfaced that Carlos Liboni has sold his interest in Smar, and his erstwhile partners, Gorini and Lorenzato are selling the company. Other rumors propose that English company, Roxboro, is hot on the scent. Roxboro has just sold off part of its previous instrumentation group (Solartron-Mobrey) to Emerson and the rest … [Read more...] about More from Rumor Mill Central: Smar on the block?
Independent no more: Schneider buys Citect
"...and another one bites the dust!" The Australian-headquartered HMI/SCADA/MES vendor Citect announced on Wednesday that they have accepted a merger offer from the Australian subsidiary of Schneider for a deal worth approximately $80 million. Where this leaves the US crew is suddenly up in the air. After a period of severe retrenchment, two years ago Citect got their US … [Read more...] about Independent no more: Schneider buys Citect
ABB comments on role of FDT/DTM and EDDL
Complementary technologies support interoperability for automation systems with intelligent field devices Wickliffe, OH, October 21, 2005 — The ongoing debate on the value of FDT/DTM and EDDL for automation industry end users has become more heated. ABB Inc., which has traditionally supported both FDT/DTM and EDDL, has issued the following statement on the relationship between … [Read more...] about ABB comments on role of FDT/DTM and EDDL
