Walt Boyes

CSIA Announces Award Winners May 1, 2014, MADISON, Wis. – The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) announced winners of three awards during the association’s 2014 Executive Conference in San Diego, Cal., U.S., last week. Steve Goldberg, director of information technology, Matrix Technologies Inc., Maumee, Ohio, Pa., U.S. was awarded the Charlie Bergman Award. The award … [Read more...] about CSIA Awards Announced! #pauto #CSIA2014

FBI to Discuss Strategies for Cyber Security Protection at PAS Technology Conference 2014 Industrial Control System Cyber Security will be a key focus of the Conference in Houston, May 19-21. Houston, Texas— April 30, 2014 – PAS, a leading provider of automation software for process safety, cyber security, and asset reliability to the power and processing industries worldwide, … [Read more...] about PAS Technology Conference Includes FBI on Cybersecurity #pauto #cybersecurity #oilandgas @PTC14

Wed, 08:43: Honeywell Updates PKS Orion #pauto #automation http://t.co/W5vzTXIYC8 Wed, 08:58: GE makes binding offer for Alstom Power and Grid businesses #pauto #automation #energy http://t.co/GSDe3soB32 Wed, 09:04: Smart Grid: NERC wimps out, passes toothless grid security regulations http://t.co/tsNBXvRHo0 Wed, 09:54: RT @HWusers: Last chance! Register now for early bird … [Read more...] about My tweets

GE takes a huge whack at Siemens and ABB by acquiring Alstom's Power and Grid businesses. +$13.5B enterprise value, all-cash transaction valued at 7.9x pro forma EBITDA (12 months ending September ’13) +Immediately accretive to GE earnings; incremental $.08-$.10 of earnings in 2016; expect approximately 75% of operating earnings from GE Industrial by 2016 +Integration will … [Read more...] about GE makes binding offer for Alstom Power and Grid businesses #pauto #automation #energy

Captain's Log, stardate 04292014, it appears to be update season. Here's Honeywell's entry into the updated DCS stakes: HONEYWELL’S LATEST EXPERION PKS ORION RELEASE IMPROVES DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY Advanced Capabilities Allow for Innovative Project Execution and System Management Honeywell Process Solutions has launched its latest version of Experion® PKS Orion, … [Read more...] about Honeywell Updates PKS Orion #pauto #automation