Emerson Forms Alliance With Mtelligence Corporation To Improve Use Of Predictive Asset Iinformation For Improved Operations
Alliance will integrate Emerson's PlantWeb® architecture and major Enterprise Asset Management systems
AUSTIN, TEXAS (December 6, 2006) - Emerson Process Management and Mtelligence Corporation have formed an alliance giving users effective integration between Emerson's PlantWeb® digital plant architecture with AMS(TM) Suite and enterprise asset management (EAM) systems such as SAP's Plant Maintenance system and IBM's MAXIMO® system.
Emerson is a leading supplier of process automation and asset optimization solutions, and Mtelligence is a leader in maintenance intelligence solutions that link plant and business. The alliance will bridge the gap between operations and maintenance, helping process manufacturers perform advanced condition-based maintenance as well as optimized production planning.
Mtelligence's technology provides an easily implemented, bi-directional bridge to connect plant asset management information with EAM systems based on the Open O&M(TM) (Operations and Maintenance) Initiative. The Open O&M Initiative specifies how plant predictive maintenance systems, such as Emerson's AMS Suite, interact with EAM systems. The use of industry standards ensures uniform interfaces and shields users from upgrade and migration risks that plague proprietary connectivity solutions.
According to Cliff Pedersen at Suncor Energy Inc., "By leveraging the Open O&M Initiative and collaborating with Emerson, Mtelligence, and SAP, we anticipate implementing a solution which will tap into the intelligence of our smart field assets and predictive maintenance applications to further automate our work processes."
"Our alliance with Mtelligence provides significant O&M savings for our customers by enabling the use of rich predictive diagnostics from AMS Suite applications to intelligently create and document work in their EAM systems," said Craig Llewellyn, president of the Asset Optimization Division of Emerson Process Management. "Innovative solutions from partners like Mtelligence give our customers the world-class technologies to sustain their competitive advantage through improved availability and performance."
"The relationship with Emerson extends our technical capabilities through a global partner who aligns with our commitment to open standards, technical excellence and customer satisfaction," commented Paul Rahilly, CEO of Mtelligence. "Our certified interface to SAP's Plant Maintenance Module and other EAM systems enables users to optimize planning and scheduling through PlantWeb's predictive diagnostics."
Emerson is leveraging its PlantWeb Services expertise to implement the integrated operations and maintenance solution, and ensure customer value from the applications. PlantWeb technologies and services automate the flow of information on asset reliability and performance to the people who run the business. To help users apply and use field-generated information, Emerson offers world-class Asset Optimization products along with services capable of significantly improving process plant reliability. Results include improved process availability, increased productivity, and reduced equipment cost-of-ownership.
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, water and wastewater, food and beverage, life sciences and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Emerson brands include PlantWeb®, Fisher®; Micro Motion®; Rosemount®, Daniel®, Mobrey®, Bristol®, DeltaV(TM), Ovation®, and AMS(TM) Suite.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2006 were $20.1 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com
About Mtelligence Corporation
Mtelligence Corporation (http://www.mtelligence.net) provides maintenance intelligence solutions that improve asset performance. Mtelligence is an industry thought leader in applying the MIMOSA standard to bridge the gap between Operations & Maintenance (O&M) for process and manufacturing industries.
Mtelligence delivers significant improvements in uptime, reliability, and efficiency through our maintenance intelligence platform, including MIMOSA Interop Server(TM), Mtelligence CBM(TM), and Mtelligence APM(TM). Mtelligence is headquartered in San Diego, CA, and is privately held. For more information, visit www.mtelligence.net or call 866-247-2122.
Contacts:
Cindy Wheatley, Emerson Process Management, Asset Optimization
1 (952) 828-3180, Cindy.Wheatley@EmersonProcess.com
Mike Nottoli, Mtelligence Corporation
1 (619) 295-0022, info@mtelligence.net
